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3.6
979 Reviews (979)
5 Stars
232
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
177
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
60
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
74.1%
Recommend this course
735 out of 979 reviews
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3.8
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 21 reviews
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3.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.8%
Recommend this course
41 out of 52 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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Reviews

3.6
979 Reviews (979)

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Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but not great

Always enjoy the layout. Challenging but fair. It’s a little bit scruffy. Could use some TLC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough shape

Older course that is a good layout but is in rough shape compared to other courses I played.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Beautiful tee boxes and fast greens .

Cart paths were fine…definitely nothing to complain about like prior comments.

Very satisfied

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

cart path terror

The two worst things on this golf course was the cart paths they have are just a brutal beat up your clubs & your back it was cracked & busted in so many places you might as well just drive over curbs & in the desert! the other thing that was irrataing was the condition of the bunkers now those you could practically bouncce your ball on them & it come bouncing back out it looked like sand but I thought it was concrete even after raking a fresh dug up spot to hit from. Other than that the course was in good condition fairways & greens were lush & green a pleasure to hit from & land on.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome conditions

The only thing this course is lacking is cart path maintenance. Some of the cracked concrete paths can cause a back injury but other than this the course is in great shape for this HOT time of year !!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value

Best course conditions in las vegas for a course under $50. EXCEPT FOR THE GOLF CART PATHS NEED MAJOR REPAIRS.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

I would go back It was just hot 102 degrees and only 2 water fountains while playin would be nice too have more water on course and no ball washers. But other than that great course very nice would go back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf course!

First time player in this golf course and I loved it. Will recommend. Good fairway conditions and greens. Only problem that no cart girl/guy passed to offer drinks or snacks during the whole round. Be ready with your own stuff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow slow slow

Waited every hole. Was over a 5 hour round which is absolutely ridiculous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

The course is in awesome shape. Who cares about the cart path. I play in the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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