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4.8
773 Reviews (773)
5 Stars
608
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
96.6%
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749 out of 773 reviews
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4.8
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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4.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
Paiute Sun Mountain delivers immaculate fairways, lush greens, and a breathtaking desert mountain backdrop that consistently earns top marks from recent golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and a world-class practice facility make the experience genuinely first-class from arrival to final putt.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert/Links
Par 72
Length 7112 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.4

At the Sun Mountain course at the Las Vegas Paiute Resort, Pete Dye uses the rolling terrain in an almost links-style design.

Straying from fairways can put you in the fescue grass, but this isn't the ball-gobbling fescue you'd expect from Dye. If anything Sun Mountain plays easier than Snow Mountain. The 140 slope rating from the back tees might even seem a little inflated when you're out on the course.

Which isn't to say it's a complete pushover. It's still a Dye after all. It still has bunkers you'll remember. Or lose sleep over.

Take the green-guarding bunker on the 219-yard par-3 14th. It is so steep in front that you almost have to hit the ball straight up in the air to get it out successfully. Some hackers become so unnerved by this bunker that they hit out backward, going back toward the fairway to escape. Yes, even at his kindler, gentler best, Pete Dye can make golfers retreat on a course.

Sun does not hit you with much water, but it makes good use of the vast Paiute landscape. There are huge desert areas between the holes, giving each hole a sense of isolation. You're not going to be observing someone's shank on a parallel fairway.

Also known as Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort - Tav-Ai-Kaiv Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 40 tees
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.8
773 Reviews (773)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Patio Dining 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 58
Water Hazards 46
Undulating Greens 30
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Advanced Golfers 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 63
Convenient to the City 20
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money

it was good for the money. Greens were kinda dried out and rough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Desert Course

I was paired with two locals and we teed off at 7:36 AM and played 18 in just over 3 hours. The course is in fantastic shape. They had aerated two weeks before so the greens were a little bumpy but not nearly as bad most courses would be two weeks after aeration. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I am going to try to get in another round at one of their other course before we leave this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Really should warn players when greens are/ have been air rated , sanded etc.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Punched and Sanded Greens Surprise!

There is nothing more disappointing than to check in at the Pro Shop and be told that the greens have just been punched and sanded! We were extremely disappointed at the condition of the greens which make up nearly 50% of your experience playing a round of golf. We were also very disappointed at the 'option' given to us to play a different course if we could wait another 90 minutes and play late in the afternoon on a very hot day! The Pro convinced us that the greens weren't 'that bad' and they would receive the ball well and roll fast, in retrospect I think he was just pulling my leg. The greens were terrible and our round was ruined. In review, my wife and I should have refused to play and asked for a refund. We came a long way to play at Paiute's Sun course and left very disappointed to say the least.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert golf at its best!

Had the opportunity to play wolf at Paiute and was impressed! 30 minutes from the Rio but an easy drive. If you didn't know course was there you'd miss it in the desert. At arrival staff was great and attentive. Driving range was enormous, widest I had ever seen. Unfortunately the greens were punched two weeks prior so I advise asking before playing. Played with a member who said this was the best of the 3 courses. Multiple memorable holes... I typically rank courses based on par 3's, and 3 of the 4 were great, including island green signature hole. Very windy day so be prepped to +/- 2 clubs. Enjoy!

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Unreal...weather(bad) and Course (excellent)

The weather went VERY bad on use when we started this round on the Sun Course. Got to hole 5...and called it quits. Had white caps on the pond it was blowing so bad. However, the first 4 holes played GREAT, and the course was unreal beautiful. Probably one of the nicest courses i've played in and around Vegas. We ended up getting a raincheck and coming back and playing the Snow course. It too was a great round of golf!!! HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone!! I am a garbage golfer, and this course was forgiving enough for my game play, but was also tough enough to challenge the scratch golfers we were paired up with (they had a great time, or so they said). Really a great course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

GREAT Course and Facilities

My friends and I Love this track when we make our yearly pilgrimage to Las Vegas.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Scenic, Challenging, Fair

The course was in really good shape. You are able to see what you need to do from the tee-no blind shots or tricked up holes. Greens were fast and smooth. I would play here again.
The guy who checked us in at the pro shop was rude both times - he should be fired! Everyone else was great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Fun even in bad weather

It rained, it blew, it got cold, but we enjoyed ourselves anyway. The starter allowed us to start at 10 so that we could play faster, considering the weather conditions. We finally caugyt up to a foursome at hole 16. We made the turn in 1 1/2 hours. There weren't many people playing because of the weather. The course is in great shape and plenty of challenges on every hole. We didn't take a lot of time to study our shots, because we just kept moving. The greens were plenty fast, and the wind definitely moved our putts. This is a great complex with 3 challenging courses. It is out of town, so it is cooler, and in this case colder. Great experience that you should not pass up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Worth the trip out - Especially for a 36 hole day

I disappeared from work obligation for a day while in Vegas to visit Paiute and was glad that I did. I played a Wolf-Sun doubleheader and very much enjoyed both rounds. The wind was unbearable but that isn't the courses fault. As a result, pace of play was below average. The courses were true desert golf which is exactly what I was after. Great conditioning and everyone there wasn't just nice but exceptionally nice and helpful. I would go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome!!!

Played 7 different courses this week and this was the best of a great group. Staff were great driving range and practice area super and course was in near perfect condition. With the extra miles to get here would play again And again. Golf now price was incredible .

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Not difficult good warm up course before playing other 2 courses at Paiute

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great three courses in one location

Paiute golf resort is about 45 minutes from the Vegas Strip. It has three distinct courses- snow,sun and wolf. I played the Sun course in the morning (8:30) and I managed to play it in 2 1/2 hours by myself despite 30 miles gusting wind. The course is in great condition and fairly flat. I think the course is 3000 feet above sea level since my drives were 20 yds longer. I would definitely recommend the resort if you don't mind driving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fantastic layout. Three really tough but fun courses!

Beautiful course and facilities. Staff extremely helpful and gracious

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent after water damage

Course was in great shape, people nice and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Links style play

Played Sun Course which I have been told is the middle of the pack in difficulty. The course and club house were beautiful. The staff was friendly and very efficient. This is a very popular golf course so it is important to make a reservation and to show up early. Well worth the 30 minute trip from the Strip!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

very beautiful golf course

last year we are play snow and wolf nad we think that the 3 golf course are very beautiful
green very fast and fairways very well
a lot of scenic views
elvation and water
we come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

U never forget it

Scenic Views is wonderfull, you must play this golf
course near las vegas

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

honest staff

Playing alone. Staff had me which carts to join the three some. About the 9th hole I realized I did not have my car keys. I called and the staff found them in the cart they switched me from. .. Thank you!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

good quality and price for the round

short and sweet was treated really well by all at the facility and its a fun and medium to hard layout from the blue tees. great fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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