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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 | 392 | 399 | 538 | 189 | 367 | 511 | 326 | 194 | 420 | 3336 | 390 | 227 | 464 | 555 | 294 | 403 | 147 | 533 | 403 | 3416 | 6752 |
| Black M: 70.2/124 W: 75.7/139 | 361 | 374 | 502 | 166 | 341 | 488 | 301 | 161 | 395 | 3089 | 360 | 190 | 417 | 510 | 276 | 382 | 123 | 502 | 375 | 3135 | 6224 |
| Silver M: 66.9/114 W: 72.2/129 | 330 | 337 | 476 | 137 | 310 | 439 | 270 | 134 | 363 | 2796 | 329 | 152 | 372 | 465 | 244 | 353 | 98 | 458 | 342 | 2813 | 5609 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by eyecon on 07/09/2025
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Photo submitted by eyecon on 07/09/2025
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Photo submitted by 772v8f5U02xFvMq0Nfel on 07/02/2025
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Photo submitted by MMZIP5QTUFT9uJXnPWDN on 08/24/2024
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Photo submitted by MCazper702 on 03/04/2024
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3 groups on hole 1 Photo submitted by crenzi702 on 02/15/2024
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Parking carts on fringe. Photo submitted by crenzi702 on 02/15/2024
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Made eagle on the second par 5! Photo submitted by u314160000295 on 08/10/2023
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Common Green Photo submitted by rickpiette on 07/10/2023
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Photo submitted by u000002144589 on 05/11/2023
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Photo submitted by gnagasuye on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by gnagasuye on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004497322 on 03/20/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004497322 on 03/20/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161798918 on 01/25/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161798918 on 11/25/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161798918 on 11/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Kylestraz on 11/06/2022
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Photo submitted by Kylestraz on 11/06/2022
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Don’t miss the green Photo submitted by BigDaddyo on 10/22/2022
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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
Poor other golfers
Pace of play slow 2 many golfers taking to long to drive play and putt, especially near sun down
Still Hot.
I didn't see any water coolers. It's a must so I can't give this course a great review.
Slow budget course
It's a budget course. I would only play it when it's empty. I thought it would be empty today as there were no bookings on the tee sheet an hour in front of me, but I ran into a slow group on hole 3 that ruined the round. 2 hours 15 minutes for the front 9 in the middle of the summer on an empty tee sheet.
Tee times are spaced out every 8 minutes. They pack in foursomes in the morning. Carts do not have GPS and there is no ranger to speed up play. There were not enough carts available to start the round.
Tee box grass was semi-rough length, too long. Bunkers had absolutely zero sand in them and there are a ton of bunkers on this course. Very frustrating to get your ball in one and have to play it as if you're chipping from compacted dirt. Greens were fine, fairways were fine. If you miss the fairway your ball is going into a ditch full of desert rock - bring a desert wedge.
Cart paths had lots of turns, were bumpy and hilly. Residential community which meant hearing backyard party music, construction, leaf blowers from a few homes. Some nice mountain views on holes, and a large water hazard on hole 7/8. Range balls were not included, grass range. Water was included in the cart, and a restroom had a fountain to re-fill. Beverage cart came around as well.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate your insights about the course conditions and pace of play. We're always looking to improve the experience for our guests, and your comments will help us address these issues. We hope to provide a better round for you in the future.
Alan B. GM
Average course
It’s a good course if you can get the residents price. It’s
An average course for full price
Thanks for your feedback, Rtidwell1! We're glad you enjoyed the course. We strive to offer great value for everyone and appreciate your insights on pricing. Hope to see you back soon for another round!
Alan B. GM
Pai ted Desert was a deal
Lush fairways 17 of 18 greens were groomed well, true and decent speed. Bunkers were clean and well kept. It was most enjoyable.
Thank you for your feedback, Bob! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the lush fairways and well-groomed greens. Our team works hard to maintain the course, and your compliments mean a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable round!
Alan B. GM
We appreciate your 5-star rating! Your support means a lot to us, and we’re glad you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Alan B. GM
Thank you for your 4-star rating! We're glad you had a positive experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Alan B. GM
Great condition
Came back for a second time , course in great condition, staff great , greens rolling well
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your second visit and found the course in great shape. Our team works hard to ensure a top-notch experience, and it’s wonderful to know you appreciated it. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Alan B. GM
Good Course, good value
I enjoyed the round very much. I had heard complaints about narrow fairways but really they are not that narrow. I'm not that great of a player and managed keep my ball in play most of the time.
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your round! It's great to know that the fairways worked well for you. The holes can look narrow from the tee, but are actually wide and relatively forgiving. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back on the course soon, enjoying another round!
Alan B. GM
Thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We’re always looking to enhance what we offer, so we hope to see you again soon for an even better visit!
Alan B. GM
Thank you for your rating! We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Alan B. GM
hot
played here while visiting and staying on the strip. it was hot (as expected, 106F) but i think that helped with pace of play. they proved 2 bottles of water in the cart icebox and there are filling stations. the course is beautiful and well groomed. my only complaint were the bunkers which didn't have any sand - more like hardened dirt w/ gravel - that cost me a stroke on a couple of greenside bunkers. still, had a great time.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful course and appreciated the water amenities. We’ll take your feedback about the bunkers into consideration as we strive to improve. Hope to see you again for another round!
Alan B. GM
Excellent course.
Saw some pictures and videos online and the greens and fairways looked rough after booking a tee time with a buddy of mine. Was skeptical about how the day was going to be, but what a great course this was. The fairways and greens are in pristine condition, and you can tell they put a lot of love into maintaining the course.
Thank you for giving us a chance! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience on the course! Our team works hard to maintain the greens and fairways, and it’s wonderful to know their efforts made a positive impact on your day. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Alan B. GM
Car Path and dirt
The car path is like driivng through hundreds of pot holes, your whole body bangs after you drive on this path. Next to fairway is just old dirt hard to hit off, fairways are narrow and long.
So, bad coutrse taht is very narrow and holes are long.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the cart path conditions. We strive to provide a great golfing experience and will take your comments into consideration for future improvements. Your insights are valuable to us!
Alan B. GM
Great Course
If you can get a good deal, the course is in GREAT shape for how hot it has been!
Thanks for the feedback, cbreezy15! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course. Our team works hard to maintain it, especially in challenging weather. Keep an eye out for our deals; we love making golf accessible for everyone!
Alan B. GM
Fun track
Fairways and greens were really nice. Fair layout but challenging. Greens rolled true. The only criticism I have is the bunkers. They are rock hard and often almost unplayable. Other than that I loved the course. I played it for the first time a week prior to this round. I’ll play it often.
Thanks for your feedback, Schaef! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fairways and greens. We appreciate your input on the bunkers and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve the course. Looking forward to your next visit!
Alan B. GM
Overall the course is in good shape now, though need to put some san on the traps. Sand traps are clay, no way of getting out smoothly out of them. Greens are rolling well.
Hi there, thanks for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the course overall and appreciate your input on the sand traps. We’ll definitely take your comments into consideration as we work on improving the playing experience. Happy golfing!
Alan B. GM
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Thank you for your rating, Dan46! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to provide a great experience. Hope to see you again soon!
Alan B. GM