Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: #1
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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
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 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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Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If you have not played Paiute...you ate missing out on 3 great courses

Played Sun last week. Was in great shape. Clubhouse is great for lunch or after round drinks. All 3 courses at Paiute are fantastic and worth the short drive from the strip. Keep the ball in play and you can score (i did not this round).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the drive

Course was in excellent shape even while many other LV courses are suffering with late summer conditions. Greens were fast and in great shape. Fun layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Best Public course In Las Vegas

Always great playing any of the 3 courses here. Course is always in great shape. Secret is out.. Getting very busy. Very Challenging course so, please if your a high handicapper play bad fast...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A "Must Play" while visiting Las Vegas

Everything about this golf course was top notch from the Bag Drop folks to the end of the round. Highly recommend. I will be back. 👍🏽

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Desert Winds

Course was in fabulous shape. Staff members were very helpful and pleasant. Winds were snappy, gusting around 35 mph. But I hear that’s typical in high desert. Read previous reviews of the course having many duplicate type holes. Did not find that to be true. The course was interesting, challenging and the greens rolled true and fast. I would certainly go back to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course

The greens are amazing and the course is well maintained. Highly recommend this course to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always in good shape

Such a fun course, always in great shape and fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent; not Outstanding

This course is far from bad, but it was not so great that I would be motivated to drive there from the Strip again. The holes all seemed similar. It was enjoyable, but it was not a memorable round as I had hoped for from the photos. They do warn that there is no on course water, and they are right about that!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is in awesome condition. Staff are all very friendly and keep things moving at a good pace. When in town...this is always an enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Best windy course I've played

I absolutely love Sun Mountain at the Paiute Resort. It truly is an oasis in the middle of the desert; but not too far from the strip. The fairways and greens are in amazing condition and the entire course is really very beautiful. I played in the afternoon, so it was really windy (about 20 mph with gusts reaching 30-35 mph). Next time I go, I'll pay the premium to get a morning tee-time. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good, But Not Great

I had been led to believe that this was an oasis in a desert, and while it was a nice course, it was not to die for. The cost was a steal since getting reasonable greens fees when you are not a local is hard, but I wondered if the savings were worth it on my 30 minute drive back to the Strip. As far as the course goes, there did not seem to be a great deal of variety on the course. The Par 3s all felt similar, and the other holes all blended together as well. The people I played with indicated that all three courses have a different feel to them, but from what I saw, the 54 holes all looked similar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

I have played all three courses now. Not sure what one is my favorite. I always appreciate the work the grounds crew does to keep the courses in top tier conditions.

I will continue to play here when visiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pristine in every sense of the word

A golf enthusiasts must visit this place. Three courses to play, pristine conditions throughout the course, excellent clubhouse and pro shop, and the their food is delicious.

Highly recommend. I always try to go out to Paiute anytime I am in Vegas and it never disappoints. My favorite place to play, hands down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Always a pleasure to play any one of the three courses. They are always in immaculate condition and Staff is very accommodating and friendly. They greet you with a sincere appreciation of you coming to the course. Very impressive is how accomodating to Disable Handicap military Veterans. By far my most favorite course in Vegas.

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