Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: #1
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4.8
753 Reviews (753)
5 Stars
592
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
94.9%
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729 out of 753 reviews
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4.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.5
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 24 reviews
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4.9
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.4%
Recommend this course
62 out of 65 reviews
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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

4.8
753 Reviews (753)

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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course for the money

Great course, awesome layout and challenging at the same time. Piece of plate was absolutely amazing on a Wednesday. Would definitely recommend as one of the best public courses outside of Vegas. This is a hidden gem we played the sun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course- tough pin positions

Great course, had just been areated so greens were slow. But great pin positions and hole layouts !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Best Public Course in Vegas

Fantastic scenery, challenging course. Tee boxes are well taken care of. Fairways green, clean, managed with care. Greens well placed. Cart girl came around 4 times during our round. Clubhouse is open and large. Pro shop is very well stocked. Definitely the best public course in Vegas. Granted locals get a discount but well worth it for tourists. About 20 minutes north of the strip. Played in 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem outside Vegas

this complex of courses just north of Las Vegas is OUTSTANDING.

Layout of the 3 courses provided exceptional views and great, challenging golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful but insanely windy

Had to cut it after 9 holes. I’m all about roughing it out but it had to be 25mph+ winds. When I played here in January it wasn’t as windy. Beautiful course but check the weather report before booking. If you’re on the strip and it’s 10mph there, it’ll be double or more out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Time Playing the Wolf and Sun Courses

Played two of the three courses at Paiute - Wolf, followed by Sun. The courses are remote so if you want to play two rounds in a day, you probably want to book two rounds there. I think they offer some multi round specials. My buddy booked the morning round as part of a Las Vegas Stay and Play Package. I booked the second round as a Hot Deal on Golf Now. Clubhouse, Pro Shop and Restaurant were nice. Staff were very friendly. Courses are challenging and fun. I will play here again on my next trip. here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course but minor club house flaws

If you like good fairways and greens and understand lateral play for desert rocks this course was a good time. Disappointed in the club house as they had no towels, soap, and only had one shower bay. Club house said they would have these amenities but fell a little short. Pace of play was rushed as they schedule our four some with two groups of 2 behind us. Not a bad day besides these little things that are aggravating.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Robbie

Course was in great shape. Nice layout three courses. The greens were fantastic. Be careful of the wind here. It can kick up out of nowhere. Gust got up to 50 mph and sent everyone running to the clubhouse for cover.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 1
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 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great design and maintained very well. Wide forgiving fairways but very fast greens. Loved the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

dessert golf

upon driving to the course it doesn't look like there's any life there, but wow the courses there are beautiful with magnificent views and great golf. the staff is very friendly and accommodating..I would play this place again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We found a secret Vegas gem

We were all surprised to see this resort only 30 min from our downtown hotel. After playing one day we canceled our other tee times to go back and play a different course at this resort. Will play this place again. Well worth the money and the staff pushes this place to the top of our list.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Usually windy

This was my 3rd time at Paiute, and it is a nice set up. However each time it has been windy so maybe the location is prone to this.

This time was extreme and many players cut their round short and were leaving with excessive winds, so strong that they were blowing the ball off the greens along with anything loose on the golf cart.

Its a nice facility but beware of the winds.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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