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4.9
775 Reviews (775)
5 Stars
610
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
96.7%
Recommend this course
751 out of 775 reviews
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4.8
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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24 out of 24 reviews
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4.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
47
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
96.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 54 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

4.9
775 Reviews (775)

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 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course with great views

A friend recommended Paiute to me and I wasn't disappointed. The course was in great condition and the course was challenging without being ridiculous. The views were fantastic. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Desert Golf at its best!!!

This place is absolutely fantastic!!!! You cannot beat the views. Staff was super friendly, the course in great shape and the weather superb. I played it 3 days in a row - May 1 it was windier than I had ever seen it (steady30-40 mph winds). May 2 was picture perfect - barely any wind at all. May 3 was what you would expect from a course so out in the open - light breezes with occasional gusts. Very challenging, but if you can keep it in the green stuff (fairway or rough) you can shoot a good score. I cannot believe I never played here before, and can't see playing anywhere else in Vegas after.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent Value For A Top Quality Course

Paiute has 3 excellent courses, always in pristine condition and a great value when purchased thru Golf Now

No homes or condos on any course and very player friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

BEAUTIFUL course and very friendly staff.

I've played all three courses here last year and played again during my visit to Las Vegas in April 2013. It's very quick and easy to get to from downtown LV. I really enjoy this golf course. Beautiful views. Drive placement is critical, or you will lose a lot of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course if you like HEAT

Played on a sun-drenched Sunday. Pace of play was a little slow, but not terrible for a Sunday. Facility is absolutely beautiful. Staff is excellent. I think the Sun and Wolf courses (played Wolf in the afternoon) would be awesome if there were just some sort of shade around the tee boxes. We ended up waiting on the tee most every hole and there are absolutely NO TREES. We all know that the Vegas heat is manageable if you can just get in the shade. By the end of the day, we felt baked. Great layout, well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great time!!!

It took about 25 minutes drive but trust me it's worth it. A little warning on green aerification this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Of the 3 courses at Paiute it was my least favorite

The greens were in poor shape and the course was overwhelmed by grasshoppers to the point we considered walking off.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very nice course

I'd make this course a must stop if you are golfing in Vegas! Beautiful views, great fairways! Greens were a little unpredictable but should be nice when in a few weeks!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course!

The Paiute courses are some of the best in the Las Vegas area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the Drive

A little far from my home in LV but definitely worth the commute. Excellent course in excellent condition. We played on a day with low wind which made it much more enjoyable. Can not wait to play it again. Thanks Golf Now for the great discount off their regular weekend rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Well maintained, generous landing area off the tee

Sun Course plays around 7100 yds but seems shorter. It is very well maintained; the tee boxes, rough, fairway, bunkers and greens. Quite a few bunkers on the course but all are playable if you happen to get into one. Played with a gentleman who works in the clubhouse, he along with the rest of the staff i encountered were friendly. Best bag drop setup i've seen in town. Hoping to play the Wolf course soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A bit of a drive from town

Nice place, a bit of a drive from town. Slow greens!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Paiute is worth the Drive

I had the opportunity to play the Sun Mountain Course at Paiute. The course was in superb shape, and the course offers a challenging but fair layout. If you are willing to drive 25 minutes from the strip I would highly recommend Paiute Golf Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Great course. Played long because of the wind on the day we played.
Bunkers were a little hard and need to be churned at the bottom.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great layout, and friendly staff.

Will definitely play again when in the Las Vegas area. Played
in 3 hrs and 40 minutes, on a fairly crowded day. We played
the Sun course, and it was in great shape, and everyone was
so friendly to us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Very playable but not easy. Many forced carries over bunkers.

Great layout. Don't miss a shot if you want to score. Just what a golf fanatic is looking for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best Golf Deal in Las Vegas

Without a doubt, playing any of the three golf courses at Pauite Golf Resort is the best deal you'll find for golf in Las Vegas. Even more so if you score a GolfNow hot-time like I did for $60 (all taxes included). Green fee includes cart with GPS, range and practise facilities. Lots of cart gals on the course and an excellent Pro-Shop.

The "Pauite Sun" course is very enjoyable and in excellent condition compared to other Las Vegas area courses. No water restrictions on the Pauite Indian Reserve, so fairways and greens are well watered, green and lush. The wind can really change how the course plays. Little wind, an enjoyable round. Medium wind, a challenging, yet enjoyable round. Lots of wind? Forget about it. Just have fun and keep score the next time.

I have played most of the Las Vegas area courses over the past ten years, and Pauite Golf Resort remains a proven, affordable winner!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

What a course!!!

They have 3 courses here. We played the sun the first day and the snow the second day. While I stayed out of most of the sand the first day, there is plenty if you can't keep it in the fairway.

Greens were fairly quick, but very well maintained.

Only con, the bird droppings on some of the tee boxes (Red) is the worst I have ever seen. Not sure what the regulations are in Nevada, but I would try to do something to keep the birds closer to the ponds. Yes, ponds. Big beautiful ponds, surrounded by green fairways and beautiful mountains in the background.

Thirty minute drive from Las Vegas strip, and you feel like your are a million miles away. Beautiful course, highly recommended.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is picturesque.

My overall view of the Piaute golf course is that they are some og the most beautiful courses I've played. But don"t let the beauty mislead you. The courses can challange every golf level. The thought of playing golf in 80 degree weather, and looking up to see snow capped mountains is heavenly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Awsome Course

This course is in the middle of nowhere, no houses surrounding it and only 30 minutes from Las Vegas. It is quiet, the layout of the course is challenging and the surroundings are spectacular. The Sun Mountain is a bit long for women but on the overall it is an awesome course.

This our second time returning. We played Snow Mountain the last time and we will return again on our next trip from Montreal, QC. to play Wolf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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