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Painted Desert Golf Club
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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 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 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
3.5hrs for 9 holes...etc.
If I could give 0 stars when it comes to pace.of play, course condition and not well managed, definitely would do so. Played this course many times over the course of past years, but the last 2 outings have been very bad. From start to finish (at 9 holes), first they say they had "frost on the ground" so started late (30+min) this is Las Vegas and it doesn't frost anywhere here unless is below 32 degrees not at 45 or 50 degrees, so first bad excuse. Then started, and course conditions are really bad, painted fairways and greens are worst than my fake green grass in my house. Then we get to pace of play, 3.5hrs to get around the first 9 holes, absolutely unacceptable. So I went to the pro shop to let them know of my concerns, and all I got was a "we are sorry"...really? I am sure I wasn't the only player that said something, and all you do is say sorry. No complementary rain check for at least range balls!!!
And to add, the range mats need replacement badly, and let players hit from grass.
Needless to say, very bad experience, back to back, will not be back until real changes happen. Fire the manager and get a new one, this was ridiculous.
Hello, we truly appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your recent experiences. We're committed to improving our course conditions and pace of play. Your insights are valuable, and we'll address these concerns with our team to enhance future visits. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Alan B. GM
Great Track
What a great track had a hole in one on number four. Associate inside to hooked me up with a towel and ball mark at cost. Really happy with the service and overall experience thank you
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're honored to be your first hole-in-one and glad our team could enhance your experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments on the course!
Alan B, GM
Thanks for taking the time to rate us, smlacy! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. If there's anything specific you'd like to share, we’re all ears. Your insights help us continue to improve!
Alan B. GM
Mediocre Experience
First time we played we didn't finish because they had put a big group ahead and we were 6 hours late on the 12th when the sun went down. No concessions or apologies offered.
The second time went better, under 5 hours. However, many of.the greens were unplayable due to poor agronomy. One temp green. That's reasonable given the time of year, but the course is just average...waste of water hazards is an example of the over wrought pretensions. Poor practice facilities, no chipping.area, worn carpet for driving range. Staff wasn't exactly hostile, but not really engaging either. I noticed that we had to wait a couple.of times to be addressed while they talked to each other. No noticeable ranger to maintain pace of play.
The track is challenging but fair and this could be a really fun course if there was a little more attention to the details. Again, just played it twice a year apart, but again this was the least enjoyable experience.
Hi There, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations. We will use your feedback as a tool to improve and hope to see you again soon.
Extremely slow
Took 45 min to complete the 1st 2 holes. Never saw the Marshall. Called the shop to ask if someone could speed up pace of play and got an ok. Again, never saw the Marshall. Took 4 hours to play 12 holes. So we packed up and left. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.
Hello, we appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for the slow pace of play you experienced over the holiday weekend. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re looking into our pace of play and Marshall presence to ensure improvements. Thank you for sharing your experience; it helps us enhance the overall enjoyment for all our guests. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
Alan B, General Manager
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a rating. We appreciate your input and are always looking for ways to improve. Your experience is important to us, and we hope to earn a higher rating from you in the future!
Alan B, GM
Hour delay for frost was a bummer. Pace of play was to be expected slow after that. Overall great day, first visit for my group and I over here in summerlin area. Will be back.
Thanks for your feedback, Jeffzuaos! We’re glad to hear you had a great day despite the delay. We’re always working to improve the experience for our guests and look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!
Alan B, GM
Some tight fairways
For a course in the desert, very green. Good greens, with one temp. at the time of playing.
Free range balls and good carts.
Would recommend.
Thanks for the feedback, Chris! We're glad you enjoyed the greens and amenities. We strive to provide a great experience, even in the desert. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you back on the course soon!
Alan B, General Manager
Hi idigyou22, thanks so much for rating us. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!
Alan B. GM
First time playing in Las Vegas
The greens looked like wasn’t recently mowed but was surprised how fast the greens were. You really have to pay attention to reading the greens. First time playing a couse in a desert environment. Very pretty.
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the speed of the greens and the beauty of our desert course. We appreciate your notes about the mowing and will look into it. Hope to see you back for another round soon!
Alan B, GM
Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry we did not live up to expectations. If you would like to share any information with us on how we can improve, we would love to hear from you.
Alan B. GM
We’re thrilled to see you had a positive experience, perkdad77. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?
Alan B. GM
Hit and miss
This course has an excellent layout and the location is great! Course conditions were passable, this could be a great course if the grounds were in better condition.
Thanks for your feedback, David! We're glad you enjoyed the layout and location. We’re actively working on improving the course conditions and hope to enhance your experience during your next visit. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to make it even better!
Alan B. General Manager
Good course!!!
Course is good, needs a good mowing grass is long throughout from tee to greens. Greens were as long as fairways. Definitely need a marshal. Group ahead of us wouldn’t let a single play through. We ended up skipping a hole to get ahead of them on the back nine or we weren’t gonna finish before dark. Nobody ahead of them. We finished just in time
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the course overall. We appreciate your comments about the grass length and the need for a marshal. We'll definitely look into these concerns to enhance the experience for all our players. Your input helps us improve!
Alan B. GM
Incredibly disappointed.
This course is way, way overpriced. Beautiful layout but extremely poor condition. The conditions warrant a 18 hole with cart at about $40 to $50. And that might be pushing it! Sorry. Sometimes you have say what needs saying. New course management???
Harry, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We're committed to improving our services and will take your comments into consideration as we evaluate our pricing and course conditions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Alan B. GM
The condition of the course needs work along with the greens
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your input on the course and greens. We're actively working on improvements and hope to enhance your experience on your next visit. Your insights help us get better!
Alan B, GM
A true Review
Tee boxes are nice, ( need to remove the grass after cutting them.) Fairways are in nice shape,will need a cutting since last overseed. Greens are very slow, some in good shape,some in not so good of shape. Still one temporary green. Bunkers are in good shape. Nice sand. Cart paths are brutal. Great layout, staff if pretty friendly. Cart girl showed up about 3 or 4 times. ( not used to that.)
Hello,
Thanks for the detailed feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the layout and found the staff friendly. We'll pass your comments about the greens and cart paths along to our maintenance team. Your insights help us improve the overall experience! Looking forward to your next visit.
Alan B, GM
Satisfied
This was the first time golfing at this course. It was an excellent experience
Hello,
Thank you for the fantastic feedback. We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience on your first visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great rounds!
Alan B, GM
For $55 it’s okay but the greens are horrific. Bumpy, sandy and very slow. Fairways are fine.
Hello Cmerlino,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We have had a tough time with our greens this summer. We are working to bring the heights down, but we can't rush the process. We hope that you give us another chance in the near future once they have had a chance to fully heal.
Alan B, GM
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We're sorry to see your rating and wish we could understand your experience better. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're here to improve. If you have any thoughts to share, we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for taking the time to rate us.
Alan B, GM