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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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Average Rating
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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 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Course - needs some TLC

Overall I liked the course. The course was in very good shape. Playing out of the desert is tough!!! Cart paths & sand traps need some love.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hi

Don’t understand why first and 9th hole were completely lush and par 3’s were lush entire hole. But fairways were good. Green are great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SRM

Have played this course a few times this year. Much better play since they over seeded. Still can't understand the 7 minute start times as, inevitably, the play gets a little backed up. Not bad this time (4hrs - 20 mins) but last time was almost 5 hours. I've never seen a Marshall on the course to move play along. Might be something to look into. All-in-all a good bet to play for a nice day of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for the value on GolfNow.com

Had a hole in one but it was my second shot.I also though Johnny the supervisor working on that hole signed my card since he was my witness on that hole.My wife didn't see from her golf cart since she was far away from tee boxn so Johnny was the only one saw my shot n but it was my second ball on that green but getting in that hole was still marvelous n shocking for me n saw it go in the hole from my tee box too.Exciting n lucky to get hole after my first shot got in the water .So I re-tee it with the same club n put more gusto on my swing n got before the green n bounce one time n it started to go towards the hole n went in afterwards n said it went in n I threw my golf club in the air n screams it went in n had a hole in one but instead a par but still amazing since never ever done that in my entire life either.So it was unique n shocking at the same time too.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is always backed up

I played 9 holes in 4 and a half hours, when it hit 5 hours we ended up leaving. Every time I go we are waiting almost near 30-45 mins a hole

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need better maintenance

I really enjoyed the course layout and narrow fairways. It demands your attention but once you get to the greens they need better maintenance. Dings, dry patches in fall was kinda of disappointing and made putting rather challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ho hum design

The fairways and greens were in great condition. The layout is too redundant and it seems like you play the same holes over and over. Nothing special as far as views.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course.

The course is narrow. Be ready to hit a lot of shots off a rocky terrain. No real yardage markers and no gps in carts. They need updating. Extremely friendly and great greet staff. Course is in good shape great cart girl service

Thanks

Ross

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Painted Desert

Tee boxes/fairways and greens all in good shape. Green side bunkers were unplayable-rock hard and very little dirt/sand. Otherwise pretty enjoyable round. Weather was perfect. Would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good course conditions

The Superintendent and his crew deserve a great applause!

There were no weeds to be seen on the tee boxes, rough,fairways or greens! The grasses looked very healthy and green, while it is expected that the outer rough is seasonally browning.

The lady at the bar/resto was very courteous and hard working, and the young man behind the pro shop counter was very welcoming and efficient!we

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very well kept and beautiful course.

The only thing that I would recommend is if there would have been a starter or Marshall on the course to create some consistency with the pace of play. We were about 30 minutes over a normal round due to slow play ahead of us. Other than that it was absolutely wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course to play golf

Nice to see the course doing some landscaping that will improve and attracts more golfers. The greens is nice but the pace of play is really slow. Just need the Marshalls out there to keep the pace moving.

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

I was the first one out I did have to golf alone but I did the round in less than four hours. The greens were in very good shape as was the fairway enjoyed the day immensely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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