Painted Desert Golf Club
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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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 u314161622535 on 09/01/2025
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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 772v8f5U02xFvMq0Nfel on 07/02/2025
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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
Good news/bad news
Bad news first, range balls are absolutely terrible, no pop can’t even see the dimples on the range balls they’re so old. Such a Rady practice range.
Good news staff is very friendly, pace is excellent, fairways in good condition. I have played all over Las Vegas during this. Our golf course is re-opening, painted desert has the best greens, roll good and consistent, if you hit a good shotTo the green you will be rewarded with the ball bites and stays on the green. The greens are soft, but fast and consistent, right now best greens in the valley.
Great layout.
Played in the am and had no problems with anything or anyone. The staff is fantastic, the course is in great shape and the layout is awesome. Some difficult holes and some GO for it holes. Pace of play was awesome. Finished in just under four holes. For the price the value is worth every dollar.
Nice course
Course puts a premium on accuracy. Consequently playing time can be a bit slow if player’s are searching for stray balls. Tees and greens were great. A few worn spots in the fairways.
Longggggg
Staff was very friendly....Course was in good shape...Pin placements were not very good.....Would play again and would recommend to others
Course is in good shape. the greens are in excellent condition. Would recommend this course.Plus they have driving range.
Value and conditions made a it a great time!
I’ve played on this course before. I liked it then. But, given the times we are in. The value was too hard to miss. But, regardless of the price there was no difference in conditions of the course. I would play more if they keep the prices low. Take advantage and support golf. Well done with, taking actions with covid19 - the club is well prepared.
the good and the bad
rarely does anything but the course condition and playing time have anything to do with how much fun you have on a golf course... the lack of maintenance on the gulf past that you have to drive on this course is atrocious! There are spots that if you aren't watching you could seriously hurt yourself! One bump on the par-5 on the back actually threw my drink completely out of the golf cart! It's surely a lawsuit waiting to happen on one part 3 it's literally like a V facing straight up in the air that you have to drive over! It's a joke
Great Course and challenging
I had a great round of golf at this course and will be back to play again. I may purchase the Prine Membership asap to play this course all the time
3hr 15 min round -- Awesome !
The course was a bit busy but we still managed a 3hr 15min round. Not all the workers that we were in contact with verbally were wearing masks. I don't know why. There was a cart girl (not wearing any mask ). The course was in good shape with the greens a bit sandy but still fast and held the ball too. I would definitely play this course again.
Very Good!
We enjoyed playing at Painted Desert!
The staff was professional and caring, and solid employees.
The course is in good shape, the greens are soft and feel nice under your feet as you walk on them! The fairwas, rough, and tee boxes are all very green and well kept. There are some very challenging holes, yet there is always a smart way to avoid trouble and make par or better!
I look forward to playing Painted Desert again!
Greens were in great shape cart paths were In bad shape. They need a lot of concrete work. Still a fun course to play
Good course terrible cart path
The course was cool to play but the carts and cart paths were in terrible conditions. My carts tire blew out on hole one from how bad the path is.
Will be making one of my regular courses
Course was in excellent/good condition if you stay in or just off the fairways, greens and traps were in excellent shape. Course not too difficult but was very fun to play. Price was right (GN hot deal).
Good course
Good round of golf. Course in good condition. Greens are nice and green and in good shape. Cart paths could be redone but I wouldn’t knock the course for that. Looking forward to playing a round there again
Painted Desert twilight round Sunday
The price was exorbitant. Twice the price for less service. No resident discount through Golf Now. Cancelation not available within same day of booking.