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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 Warren4181748 on 03/14/2026
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Photo submitted by Warren4181748 on 03/14/2026
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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 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
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Thanks so much for the 5 stars. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
Cart path
Great day of golf. Suggest they improve cart path.
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had a great day of golf. We appreciate your suggestion about the cart paths, and have actually made some much needed improvements to the paths. We hope to see you back on the course soon!
Pace of play issues
Played on a Friday, cart path only due to overseeding. This was clearly noted so not a problem. The problem was with the foursome in front of us. Very slow, no ready golf, playing from the back tees. Never saw the marshals speak with them. 5+ hour round.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the slow pace of play and any inconvenience caused by the foursome in front. We'll address this with our marshals to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon.
We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
Terrible Conditions
The course is in terrible shape. Run down, same as last year. The golf carts have to be from the 90s and will hurt your back after 18 holes. Pace of play was horrible and to make matters worse, the group in front was drunk and acting stupid. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice and shame on me. There will not be a third time.
Hello,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and we'll make sure to address the issues you've mentioned. We strive to provide a better golfing experience and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Thank you.
Greens and fairways a disaster
Nice layout and friendly staff but the greens and fairways are covered in fungus, physical damage and ball marks. The range balls look like they came from a dumpster. $100 for a non resident is stealing. What a shame.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the conditions of the greens and fairways. We'll address this issue and work towards improving our range balls as well. We appreciate your input and hope to provide a better experience in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to rate us, even if your experience wasn’t great. We’d love to learn more so we can improve. Please email me at ahill@arcisgolf.com.
Please don’t waste your time here. The course is in terrible shape.
Hi RSimon,
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that our course conditions wasn’t exactly to your liking. We hope you give us another chance soon to share an even more positive experience.
Back 9 Only?
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.
Hi John,
We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future.
Terrible condition
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.
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the poor condition of the fairways and greens. We understand your frustration with the construction and lack of communication. We appreciate your kind words about our staff. We'll address these issues to ensure a better experience for our golfers.
Horrible
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!
Hi Tony,
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit. We understand your frustration and we're sorry for any miscommunication regarding the course conditions. We appreciate your feedback and we'll work on improving our communication to ensure a better experience in the future.
Thank you for your rating, and we hope to see you back again soon!
First time golfing in Las Vegas area
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.
Hi Brian,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and resilient grass. We appreciate your feedback about the greens and safety nets, and we'll take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Staff Nice, Course needs help
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.
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We do have an action plan in place for recovery. We value your input and will take it into consideration for future improvements.
Thank you for the great rating. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!
Good time
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.
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're glad to hear that you found our staff professional and friendly. We apologize for any issues with the greens and will address this concern. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you back on the course soon.
Used to be great
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.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the condition of our greens during your visit, and we do have a plan in place for recovery. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve.
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