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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
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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 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, windy day.

I know the course can't help the conditions, but it was really windy. Other than a tee box or two the course was in excellent shape. The cashier was less than friendly, almost acted as though we were trying to get away with something. Maybe it was just the good rate we got by using golfnow?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I cannot express just how much I enjoyed this course!!!!

I cannot express just how much I enjoyed this course!!!! I staff was super friendly and very attentive. The facilities were top notch. All of my needs were well anticipated! The course was in excellent shape and it was absolutely beautiful there. Sometimes, I forgot that I was there to play golf as I took in the fantastic scenery. The greens were some of the fastest that I have ever played, so it took a few holes to adjust. The pace of play was not too bad for a Friday morning.

The course is not very close to the strip, but I had a rental car (would not recommend a taxi trip unless you are a big spender). Since I had the rental, I was at ease getting there and back. One thing that is for sure; I will be sure to play this course whenever I am in Vegas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful experience

Wonderful experience. Played Sun course. It was in great condition. Greens were consistent and held the approach shot very well. Layout is challenging, yet realistic if you play the correct tees.

I was a single and was matched with two
Gentlemen from London, England. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the day together.

This course is located away from Las vegas, about a 30 minute drive from the south end of town. Easy drive to the course on hwy 95.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
PRD
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Overall Good Quality

Everyone was helpful and course conditions were without need of attention. Good value for the GolfNow Hot Deal Offer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

All around great round , I will play again .

Sceenery unique "very cool ". Amenities excellent . Staff friendly and helpful . Nice paractice area . Cart equiped with GPS .
Course was in great shape , greens fast and true . Layout not to difficult The course is in such great shape if you keep the ball in play you will have a great surface to hit from. Sand could use some work .

Will definitly be back when in town.

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

Stunning views on a great track

We had a 10 am tee off that started right on time and played the round with out any delays. Course is in great shape, greens are fast and tricky to read but land soft for your approach. Cart girl came by 6 times through the round to help our hydration needs. All staff were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, amazing value...

Great course, amazing value... We all really loved it for the course quality, personnel and great price.

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

Fairways and rough in great shape

Nice desert course that was straight forward. Fairways and rough in very good shape. Greens did not look as good, but putted fine.Played in under 4 hours at prime time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

course is great

starter was not at the 1st hole on the Sun course - the guys I was supposed to play with did not turn up -The starter finally came and said that I will have to wait 20 to 30 minutes for the next group to fit me in - finally he found me aplace to play with 2 other people on the Wolf course
somehow this course was jammed packed - we were waiting at every hole - the round lasted 51/2 hours approx - the delays took the game to a disinterested level

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Amazing golf course. Pristine fairways and greens

The course was great it was immaculate with great smooth fairways and great greens. It was not overseeded. Staff was very friendly. Price was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Verified Purchaser

Consistently well maintained

I have played the Paiute courses for several years and their level of quality and service has always been at the highest level. The courses are challenging yet fair and often interestingly designed. Should be included on any golf outing in Las Vegas.10/3/

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

The course is in excellent condition. The greens were a lttle pitted with old ball marks, but that is the only complaint. There were very few people there and my round took less than four hours. Good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course and wonderful staff

First time in Vegas and wanted to play a desert course. A coworker told me about this place. The conditions were really good and the staff were very helpful. If I lived near here I would play it more often.

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

Worth the ride!!!

Drove in from Henderson, NV to golf. The course is not around the corner from where we reside, but it's worth the trip. The course, club house & Staff were fabulous. Spent a lot of time taking in the beauty of the course and recording it with photographs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great complex of 54 holes, great deals on GolfNow!

I had played the Wolf course, but found a special "Buy it Now" twilight rate for $30 for the Sun course and couldn't pass it up. Found another 15% internet coupon and you're at $27 for a great course! Due to the tight-ish fairway and desert surroundings, play can be a little slow due to excessive ball searching, but overall the pace of play could be improved - otherwise a great experience! Thank you Paiute and GolfNow!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Highly Recommend!

We played both the Sun and the Wolf on 10/13/2012 and 10/14/2012. The grass is incredibly lush... we are talking pro conditions. A perfect lie every time. The course layouts are both excellent. The signature hole on the Wolf course is awesome... it's an island green like Sawgrass! These courses are among the very best you will find in Vegas. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful desert course located miles from the nearest house. It is just golf , then desert!

We played 4 different courses in Las Vegas and this was definitely the best designed and best conditioned course we played. The price was extremely reasonable. The food and beverage were great as well.

Only drawback is that it is located a long way from the Strip. Next visit, I may stay at a resort closer to this property and try to play the other courses at this resort as well.
This is a must-play if you are Las Vegas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course

Great course.....a little bit of a drive from the strip, but worth it in our opinion. We will definately be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Time

Found Sun Mountain much nicer the Snow Mountain. Holes do not look the same. Not a lot of water on this course. Wind is the only defense for these courses. Great condition other then ball marks not repaired on greens. Pace of play was great and staff friendly. Nice get away from strip area. Snow and Sun would not be my first pick to play but they are very nice and I would play them again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

All the Paiute courses are great!

I've played both the Sun and Snow courses. Will be playing the Wolf shortly by year's end. I'm afraid I'm too novice a golfer to really go into any nuances of either of the courses, or compare them. Conditions were pristine, however. Practice facility is off real grass, which is always a big plus in my mind. I was solo for the first 9, and played with nobody ahead of me (remember this was early Sept -- very hot day), and I eventually caught up with a 3-some which I joined for the back 9. Staff friendly & all from the pro shop to the starter to the bar.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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