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4.9
780 Reviews (780)
5 Stars
615
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
97.2%
Recommend this course
756 out of 780 reviews
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4.8
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.9
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 46 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
780 Reviews (780)

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, very friendly helpful staff, greens were fast and true.

Really liked playing here, wind conditions make the course play longer, on most holes you better use more club. The wind made it feel much cooler than the ambient temperature which was great. We played the sun course and would love to play the other two next time out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely 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

Excellent All-Around Resort

Played the Sun Mountain course during twilight (2:30 tee time). Great pace, gorgeous course in excellent condition, staff extremely friendly and attentive to your needs BEFORE even asking. Will definitely recommend and be back to play the other two courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course surrounded by vast deserts and mountains

The staff were extremely helpful, wildlife was abundant and course holes were brilliant and well mark. Amazing golf excursion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
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

Finally, a calm spring day on this desert course !

Our past spring visits had us experience howling winds and unseasonably cool temperatures, but not this time. No extra layers necessary. Great course conditions, bright sunny day, and we were joined by a local restauranteur who owns a small chain. We enjoyed a complimentary breakfast the next day thanks to that single-digit handicapper who just boomed 'em off the tees and was sinking putts from everywhere. Afterwards, we hit the 19th hole and enjoyed our favorite adult beverages. Definitely worth the drive from the strip and be sure to use your GPS in your car or phone so you don't miss your exit near downtown like I did ! Looks like this will be one of our permanent fixtures on our annual spring trip. And deals on GolfNow help buy a beverage from the beverage cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0

The course was in great shape. Pro Shop and Ranger need training on how to deal with customers. It was not a pleasant experience we had

When we check into the Pro Shop assistant did greet us but never did mention they had a tournament on our course to let us know the play might be slow. We got to hole 10 and had 3 groups waiting to tee off including us. My son call the Pro Shop however no one answer the phone. He call again on hole # 11 and informed the person who he talk to there was a big back up He felt the Pro Shop didn't seem to care. The Ranger finally came around when we were on hole # 13 by the putting green went right by us without even stopping or saying he took care of slow play. Need to train your staff how to handle customers. The sad thing the other 3 all worked at a casino and a lot of people always ask them where is a good place to play. Took us over 5 hours to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
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
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