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3.7
1000 Reviews (1000)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
449
3 Stars
181
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
61
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
76.4%
Recommend this course
751 out of 1000 reviews
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3.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
74.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 35 reviews
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3.9
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a fun, fair layout consistently earn high marks from returning golfers. Fairways and greens are well-maintained, with true-rolling putting surfaces that reward repeat visits.

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

3.7
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What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Brunch 12
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 45
Water Hazards 35
Narrow Fairways 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Advanced Golfers 24
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 41
Worth the Drive 28
In the 'Burbs 22

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

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

Longggggg

Staff was very friendly....Course was in good shape...Pin placements were not very good.....Would play again and would recommend to others

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is in good shape. the greens are in excellent condition. Would recommend this course.Plus they have driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In good shape

Had a good round. Course is in good condition and play wasn’t to slow

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in great shape cart paths were In bad shape. They need a lot of concrete work. Still a fun course to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are rolling well!!!

Painted has implemented a new cup which doesn't allow the ball to go in the cup and once you get used to it this makes you more aggressive and makes the game more fun, Plus the greens are in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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