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3.7
985 Reviews (985)
5 Stars
232
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
61
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
74.6%
Recommend this course
739 out of 985 reviews
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3.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
70.8%
Recommend this course
17 out of 24 reviews
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3.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.8%
Recommend this course
43 out of 56 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6781 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.8

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."

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Morrish (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
985 Reviews (985)

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth it !

Very disappointed in the condition of this course. it didn’t look like any maintenance had been done in quite a while,, tee boxes, bunkers all had not had any attention in several days. On top of that as a tourist I had to pay an additional $60 over the inflated rates these guys charge. I played with three locals who all commented that this used to be a very good course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/03/2026

We appreciate your feedback, Jaymag. We're sorry to hear about your experience and the course conditions. We're committed to improving our maintenance and ensuring a better experience for all our guests. Your insights are valuable as we strive to enhance our services. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Need to have a marshal out there during peak hours. We had a 4 some behind us kept hitting into us (3some). Finally we found someone to go and tell the 4somes so hitting into us and wait, as we were waiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Vanbourgois. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll look into having a marshal during peak hours to ensure a smoother experience for all players. We hope to see you again soon for a more enjoyable round!

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

You need to be on the fairway otherwise you are hitting off rocks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thanks for your feedback, rak8543! We appreciate your insights on the course conditions. Staying on the fairway definitely enhances the experience. We’re glad you enjoyed your time overall and hope to see you back for another round soon!

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute disaster

3 hours for 9 holes is a joke! As usual Ithe course was overbooked and looking like crap. We were notified of a frost delay. I live down the street from the course . There wasn't cold enough temps for frost. We were lied to and there was zero effort to take responsibility. I will never play here again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/03/2026

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide an enjoyable round for all our guests and appreciate your feedback. We'll be reviewing your concerns to improve our processes and ensure a better experience in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than the reviews said

This course is a must play. There was nothing that was good about this course since everything was EXCELLENT. This should be at least 4 1/2 stars. Staff was the best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thanks for the fantastic review, jrballard56! We're thrilled to hear you had such an excellent experience on the course and with our staff. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another round soon!

Alan B. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

I was I’m pressed with the short fast manicured greens for being in great shape this time of year. The fairways and roughs were cut a little short for me and sand traps had a lot of rocks in them . Not an easy course with all the sand traps and water features and a few very tight fairways. A lot of the tee boxes were real tore up and one had a huge hump throughout it. Other than that I would play it again soon!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the greens and appreciate your thoughts on the course conditions. We’re always working to improve and will take your comments into consideration. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disaster

There was a 4 some 2 some 2 some 1 some ahead of our 2 some 4.5 hrs to play

Waited every shot. Also course to long for women they need tee boxes in fairways always going thru gravel.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/03/2026

We appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns about the pace of play and course setup. Your insights are valuable as we continuously strive to improve the experience for all players. Thank you for sharing, and we hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing Course

Today was my 5th day playing in Vegas. All of the courses that we have played have been exceptional until today. With narrow fairways and poor green conditions, it made it hard to give it a positive first impression. Being charged double for a mediocre course also was insulting. I will not recommend this course to anyone I know.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/03/2026

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear your experience didn't meet expectations. We constantly strive to improve our course conditions and pricing. Your insights are valuable, and we'll use them to enhance the experience for future players. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Customer Service

From the moment I checked in, every staff member I encountered was incredibly friendly and delivered outstanding customer service. The course itself was fantastic as well. I’ll definitely be coming back, and I’ll be encouraging my golf buddies to come play here too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/03/2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our friendly staff and the course experience. We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for another round. Your recommendation means the world to us!

Alan B. GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the non resident rate.

I’m from the Bay Area and tee times have gotten high. But I come to Vegas and expect it to be expensive and that’s just the way it is now. The greens at painted desert rolled pretty good when I played today. The layout is pretty fun and fair. But it this track really needs some maintenance. I saw the complaints about the cart path and it’s actually worse than I imagined. The tee boxes were equally as bad. And for 140 bucks there quite a few tracks in the bay that are always in great shape and better overall golf. The staff was friendly and welcoming I must add.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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