Painted Desert Golf Club

Please don’t waste your time here. The course is in terrible shape.

I couldn’t believe that they only had the back 9 only open without having some sort of notification on “Golf Now” giving us a heads up. The green fees were still the same as if the whole course was open. Not to mention, they didn’t book any differently so by the time we got to the back 9 for a 2nd time, it was really backed up with new groups. It was maddening.

Only played 6 holes and left because of poor fairway and green condition. The staff was very friendly but the course is in bad shape. I was never told that I could not play the front 9 because of some construction. I was not going to play the back 9 twice given the terrible condition.

I booked on Golf Now and was never informed that the front nine was shut down for repairs. And the back nine was in HORRIBLE condition. I was told at pro shop I can play the back nine twice. They charge full price for that? I like Painted Desert, but what a bunch of KAKA!

My girlfriend and I are somewhat new to golf. We have only been golfing 18 holes for the past few months and thought it would be fun to have as a part of our trip to Las Vegas. We searched for courses that appeared to a good fit, not too expensive and yet very beautiful setting. We seemed to get a little lucky in having some overcast and a light breeze through about 12 holes before the heat really set in. I love the grass here as it seems to be resilient to divets. The greens is where most of the work could be done. Perhaps it is due to the heat. It was surprising that there were no safety nets surrounding the driving range area and the first tee. I am not sure if these are not allowed, or the appearance would not be approving. You definately do not want to walk this course in the heat. The fairways were well kept. Seemed a little expensive for the experience.

First time playing this course, will not be back. Staff is very nice but the course really needs some improvements. Tee boxes are not flat and have slopes. fairways are decent but the greens are horrendous. They just give excuses but funny how other nicer courses don’t have this issue with the greens. They’ll never ever spend the money to improve it because enough people keep playing it. Don’t know why because there are so many other better courses and better value.

It was dead out there because of heat I assume. The course is in good shape with exception of a few greens. I believe disease is issue. Bartender, cart attendant and pro shop employees were all quite professional and friendly. The price was good ($50 pre-GN discount). I will play again.

I used to play this course all the time when I lived closer. Went there because I had not played in a while. Almost every green is destroyed making putting consisyently impossible. The course was empty when I played so we never had anyone infront of or behind us allowing us to set our own pace. The course should not be charging full price when conditions on their greens are as terrible as they are OR atleast give a warning that they are that bad.

Greens were so bad. Hard to even try to putt. Cart paths in terrible condition. Tee box's were in bad shape. 30 other courses in Vegas in better shape.

I'm a local and have always liked the course layout however the greens are done. Diseased looking, they are horrific. Rest of course is ok considering it's summer in the desert. Staff is very nice, practice area is nice. Charging 50 dollars to a local is ridiculous considering the greens. Can't imagine if I was a non-resident paying their rate. I'm guessing course management is waiting things out until September shutdowns like many courses do here. Hopefully they'll get the greens situation cleared up. While they are at it they need to fix the cart paths as they have been awful for years. Those of us who have played here many times know where to avoid the horrible path areas but a newcomer could have a very uncomfortable experience. Always have loved the layout so hopefully they can get these issues fixed. I don't hold much hope for the cart paths as they have been awful for so long. Don't think management has ever cared about that.

The staff is pretty friendly. The cart didn't have any brakes. Every time I play there. They only put about 30 ice cubes in the cooler. The fairways and bunkers were in good shape. The greens are in horrible shape. Going to wait a month before we go back.

The tee boxes, Fairways, and rough are in great condition especially for the amount of play this course gets! The greens are awful they are diseased and have large patches all over the greens that make putting like playing in a field of land mines you will not have a putt where you don’t have some missing grass and holes you won’t have to putt through. For $71 it is a total rip off and considering they force you to prepay to play you don’t have a leg to stand on to get a refund or a discount! The bar staff, cart girls, starter and outside services are great, totally accommodating and helpful. The pace of play is so slow because they pack the tee sheet even sending groups out on the back 9 and front 9 at around the same times. The proshop is small and when I went to ask about the greens and possibly getting a discount or rain check for another round when the course was in better shape they didn’t want to help in anyway. Also my buddy couldn’t make it he was sick and I had already prepaid and they wouldn’t refund me for his round or give him a credit to come play when he was feeling better. I understand that golf has become extremely popular and that the cost of everything has gone up but for $148 for two locals, I would expect better customer service from the pro shop and better course conditions. The other courses in town with issues with the greens have either shut down to repair over the Summer months or are charging $25-$35 per person for locals with the understanding that it’s cheap because the course isn’t in perfect shape. Painted Desert is a fun track when in good condition could be worth the $72 but in it’s current state anything more than $35 is a total ripoff. Stay away until they fix the greens and treat locals better.

With proper maintenance, this course has a lot of potential! Granted it’s triple digits, but a lot of the greens are hit and miss. The Club House/Bar are whatever. You pay for what you get, I had a great time, but I wouldn’t comeback to play on a vacation.

This course was built in 1982 and very little has changed. The Management Co is doing the best they can. But course is "very worn". The fairways are in decent shape but the greens - well, see the picture....very spotty with holes. Super narrow fairways and if you miss by 2 inches, your ball is lost in the old rocky desert to the sides. I would not recommend this course to any golfer who has not played here and knows exactly what they are getting!