Painted Desert Golf Club
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About
One of the pioneers in Las Vegas golf, Painted Desert Golf Course is a 1987 Jay Morrish design has golfers shooting at targets in the desert.
Painted Desert has maintained its place in the Sin City golf community through all its changes by putting on an emphasis on course conditioning. Just because your greens are almost two decades old does not mean they cannot be in better shape than many of the new kids on the block.
The desert is the focus here, but Morrish also works in a few lakes as obstacles.
"This golf course is a very friendly layout and you can score here without having a feeling of imminent doom on every hole," John Scappatura said. "We are a bit off of the beaten path, which means that we almost always have availability for tee times. Everyone who does make the trip out here though appreciates our conditioning, the price, and the friendly atmosphere."
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6781 yards | 71.8 | 129 |
| Middle (W) | 72 | 6269 yards | 75.9 | 131 |
| Middle | 72 | 6269 yards | 69.9 | 125 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5647 yards | 72.2 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.1/135 | 390 | 401 | 539 | 188 | 371 | 515 | 327 | 197 | 422 | 3350 | 391 | 227 | 465 | 556 | 299 | 406 | 148 | 535 | 404 | 3431 | 6781 |
| Black M: 70.7/125 W: 75.2/135 | 361 | 373 | 502 | 178 | 345 | 491 | 303 | 168 | 397 | 3118 | 363 | 191 | 418 | 512 | 277 | 384 | 124 | 505 | 377 | 3151 | 6269 |
| Silver M: 67.2/115 W: 72.1/121 | 330 | 339 | 475 | 138 | 311 | 443 | 276 | 133 | 364 | 2809 | 333 | 150 | 375 | 466 | 251 | 354 | 100 | 461 | 348 | 2838 | 5647 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by pauls123 on 07/25/2022
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Photo submitted by Jfergee on 05/02/2022
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Lovely view from the tee. As I said, Visually intimidating. Photo submitted by Pixmanvegas on 10/04/2016
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Houses constantly in view Photo submitted by u000001366249 on 03/07/2015
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Photo submitted by wjdeanjr on 06/11/2013
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Hole #4 Photo submitted by jimdallaire on 03/28/2013
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I actually birdied this short par 4 ... now my favorite hole! Photo submitted by Wally4 on 02/01/2013
Staff was very helpful
Made a mistake on Golf Now and the staff was very helpful taking care of the issue
OK but far from Good
Course is lined by houses on every hole. Decently scenic but not very well maintained. Lots of bare areas, fairways and greens were muffy. Fairways still have a lot of grass shavings which really is inexcusable.
Sands
This was my best golf experience since I’ve been here. I have one more course to play.
Thank you to the staff they do a great job!!
Great golf challenge
You must hit these smaller fairways to have any chance of putting up a low score. Some fairways are partially blind from your view from the box. Course knowledge is key. You can't miss left and right is trouble on most holes played. Be aware,, do the research. Do not bring your friend here that struggles w a Driver off the tee. This course is for advanced golfers in general. The front tees are no bargain but that is where you play if you can't break 90 every day. This course will test your Iron play as well. How about your wedge game? Yes it will. Then you have to read these tough greens to putt well. Lots of false fronts and undulations to negotiate. Good luck. I enjoyed the course on every hole. Great condition. The practice Range is not worth a mention because they hit off mats. Practice green good. Golf shop good. Staff excellent. 5 Stars.
Narrow fairways
This is an excellent challenge for advanced golfers on down. You must be accurate off the tee box or you will be in for a long tough day. It's relentless on the back 9 too. I like the design and the greens roll true. A few spots where they dug out invading grass but it's healing just fine. Bunkers are well kept. I suggest playing the tee box that represents your skill level. Be honest. Move up. Trust me. You'll enjoy the round more. The pace was not great but it was a Sunday morning. It's hot out there so find shade. Drink water. The driving Range is horrible. Mats are not going to help you. Just stretch and putt. Practice green is fine. Nice course. Great shape. Great challenge. Don't bring your buddy here that can't break 90! He will hate you afterwards .
Lightning and thunder @ course
Due to lightning and thunder right above us we are we were persuaded to wait hoping the weather will blow over. The day before we enjoyed our round and arrive an hour late they honored and never said anything they were very nice deciding to play again since we enjoyed our time there we were shocked they decided not to let us go out or give us credit and even though weather conditions we’re not safe what a shame due to management we will not be going back painted desert is the closest course to my home
Nice but not great
Always enjoy the layout. Challenging but fair. It’s a little bit scruffy. Could use some TLC.
Nice course
Beautiful tee boxes and fast greens .
Cart paths were fine…definitely nothing to complain about like prior comments.
Very satisfied
Rough shape
Older course that is a good layout but is in rough shape compared to other courses I played.
No answer when call
My trip got delayed and I called the course to let them know that I will be running late but no one picked up.
I called 5 times still no one picked up so I gave up.
I end up not getting to play at all.
