Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
About
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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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S.(2021 #14)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000007738596 on 07/23/2026
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Photo submitted by u000007738596 on 07/23/2026
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Photo submitted by LtQuVKLmVfV4H4foSbYw on 03/24/2026
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Photo submitted by elliotyoon on 01/07/2026
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Picturesque number five is a great–though quite intimidating–driving hole. A cluster of five bunkers guards the right side, which is the shorter route to the green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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The par-4 sixth hole, ranking as the #1 index, tops out at 426 yards. While not a terrifying hole, it demands four good shots for a par. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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he serpentine fairway at eleven, the course’s second-longest par-5, wriggles uphill past six strategically-placed bunkers. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Dye reveled in the creation of optical illusions: at the 219-yard 14th, it is hard to tell (even from this more elevated view than the tee’s) that the two larger bunkers rest some 45 yards short of the green, not next to it. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Fifteen is about as clever as a short par-4 gets. A split fairway, separated by three large bunkers, allows for strategic play from tee to green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Sun Mountain’s par-4 eighteenth, captured about an hour before sunset. The large pond runs down most of the hole’s left side. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 12/16/2025
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Crazy blue water! Photo submitted by Hungryheffer253 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Hungryheffer253 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u7629157 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by joedeekelly on 08/20/2024
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Photo submitted by JakobGreek on 06/13/2024
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Photo submitted by JakobGreek on 06/13/2024
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Photo submitted by u000002163090 on 01/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006817895 on 12/08/2022
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Photo submitted by RSGolfGirl on 09/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007652976 on 04/16/2022
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I’ll be baaack Photo submitted by jett2ivyy on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by Jerrydidit on 06/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004591438 on 02/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161025610 on 01/06/2021
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Photo submitted by pribyl on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 06/13/2018
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18th Holes Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 06/13/2018
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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Photo submitted by Travis822 on 05/30/2017
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View from the clubhouse. (Snow Mountain Course) Photo submitted by u000001263809 on 08/28/2015
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A beautiful par 3. Photo submitted by u000001263809 on 08/28/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by waterford5301 on 05/05/2015
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Photo submitted by u000001366249 on 09/09/2014
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great closing hole Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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beautiful yet very demanding par 3 Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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eagle grabs some lunch Photo submitted by jallman1 on 02/05/2014
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Photo submitted by Bo2267202 on 12/11/2013
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Photo submitted by schmittj on 11/21/2013
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Photo submitted by ddanmurphy13 on 06/06/2013
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Paiute Sun Course Photo submitted by THEREPAIRER on 05/17/2013
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Eyelash Sandtrap Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Road Runner Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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The Lake at Sun Mountain Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Over the Mountain top Photo submitted by oldnagg on 03/26/2013
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Golf in the dessert Photo submitted by lyla on 11/03/2012
Golfer Reviews
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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!
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
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!!!
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
Commitment
The area suffered a flash flood in Aug/13 which affected some holes. We played Sun course 6 months later and it had all been repaired reflecting the commitment and care given this course.
Slow play
Started at 130 slow play started after3. Had to skip 14 and 15 to finish .we had to wait every single shot.
VERY very annoying!!!!!???? But Love the courses.
cold windy slow but a nice track
day started off with 10min delay as the course was backed up. we were told there was a tourney so im not sure what was the cause. fairways were wide and in nice condition. greens were nice tho not as fast as i expected. very windy day so lots to factor into the shots you wanted to play. waited 5mins min every hole and we finished in 5hrs. i would play again and hope that the slow play was an aberration.
Desert Delight
Paiute is off the beaten path of Vegas but worth the trip. It is a links style course and I got to play with only a mild breeze, windy days would totally change the course dynamics. Good practice facilities and pace of play. Loved getting away to a course with no housing surrounding it, always a bonus treat. Greens are slick but fair. One of the best courses, especially for the price, I have experienced in Vegas.
Must play - Diamond in the Desert!
I played 3 other courses while in Las Vegas all under $100 and the others were built as part of residential communities. I understand the reasons for it however, doesn't make it a very enjoyable for me. Paiute Golf Resort has no houses and was a real gem. Located about 30 minutes from the Strip in the middle of the desert and nestled in the foothill of the mountains. This setting provided some beautiful scenery and observed some great wildlife including a golden eagle and many road runners. The course was in great shape considering it hadn't rained for over 2 months. What really impressed me was how the staff dealt with our tee time conflict.
We actually teed-off on Wolf #10 because a very large group from Utah had booked 20 foursomes as a shot gun on the front. By the time we got to the 12th hole we were passed by a parade of golf carts and found ourselves in the middle of the shot gun??? Don't know how this happened however the marshals were quick to track us down and apologize. They offered us multiple free drink tickets and our choice to stay on the Wolf course or play one of their other courses. We determined that the pace of play would have to be quicker on another course so we played Sun Mountain. After the round we were given a full refund, more apologies and more free drink tickets!
I would have returned to play this course again as the resort was very impressive. However, based on the way we were treated I decided to take the time to write this review as the staff at Paiute Golf Resort should be recognized for doing a terrific job! Everyone makes mistakes but its how you handle them that can make all the difference. I congratulate Paiute's management for making customer service a top priority.
Gotta love Pete Dye course design! The bunkers are well placed and the use of wood ties is a nice visual effect.