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3.7
1008 Reviews (1008)
5 Stars
238
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
76
1 Stars
61
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
73.5%
Recommend this course
756 out of 1008 reviews
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3.8
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
74.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 39 reviews
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3.8
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
75.9%
Recommend this course
41 out of 54 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
1008 Reviews (1008)

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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Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful condition course

This course is in wonderful condition, The greens complex lives up to its reputation for good pure putting and interesting undulation. The fairways and tees also were lush and green. i nice test of desert golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

april 11, 2016.

Greens a little inconsistent, but overall nice shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would play again.

Decent for the $..will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will play again.

I make it out to Vegas as least once a year and I have played close to 30 Vegas courses and I would put this in my top ten.

Loved the lay-out, a good mixture of holes. Each Par 3 was a different club and I feel that is a sign of a great design.

Hopefully price does not get above the $89 mark.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great coarse

had a great time, starter was friendly, pro shop person was helpful.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth Playing

First time playing this course. Came to Vegas to get away from the wet weather in California. The course was in very good shape. Fairways were very good with a little run to them, greens were a little fast but fair, and the bunkers were a little hard, front nine probably hit 4 of them. A few of the fairways were a little tight but I would not consider it target golf, just keep your ball fairly straight. I loved the course and a few of the holes have some great views so bring your camera. The group I played with was great, made for a nice round of golf. I will play this course next time I come to Las Vegas. Also forgot to mention the food. Got a breakfast burrito from the restaurant, excellent. The staff were very nice and the cart lady came around at least 3 times and always had a smile on her face. We didn't buy anything but gave her a nice tip at the end.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect weather with great staff.

Couldn't have planned for a better day weather wise. Sunny with 80's and no wind. Staff was very accommodating from the pro shop, bar, and bag attendants. Unfortunately the tee times did not seem to be organized very well. We made our tee time in February for 3 golfers. We got placed behind a 4, a 2 directly behind us, and a 1 right behind them. Since the 3rd hole, we were on a constant wait for every shot. By the time we finished, there was 3 groups behind us with the other 2 groups in the front. Seemed like it could have been spaced out without trying to jam the course on a beautiful St. Patrick's day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Very Good Greens

Overall not a bad value for the $40 Hot Deal I got from GolfNow. Greens were very good while the fairways and tee areas were average. Course layout is through a housing development, so not the greatest scenery. If you keep the ball in front of you, this course is very playable. I would play again at the rate I paid. Did not use the range because you have to hit off mats. If the rate is over $50, there are a number of alternatives close by that I would choose. Got paired with two visitors and a local. Good group to play a round with.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

PaintEd dessert Mar 2016

Enjoyed the course but slow pace spoilt it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Apolarstar

I enjoyed round except for pace of play. Foursome in front would enter scotes near green etc. and probably had three empty holes in front. No marshals to encourage.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Played on a busy day, so the pace was off a bit...but no big deal. Beautiful day, and the greens were great. Very Friendly Staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

get your driver ready

Straight hitters will like this course. The holes are long and straight.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and surrounding area with each hole approprietly named

Staff friendliness and willingness to help. We had a flat tire midway through our game & were sent a replacement cart in appropriate time. Course well groomed with a couple of tight fairways. Green speed average. Would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time

Enjoyed the course overall. Were partners up with a great local couple.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained course

In good shape! Nice track! Really liked the greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value.

You need to play from at least the blue tees. Not too challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Marty-Henderson

The course was in great condition, except they must have over watered because with every shot from the rough as well as the fairways was muddy.
Other than that I had a birdie and several pars, the greens were in great shape. Would play it again.
Marty-Henderson

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow, too crowded

Nice course, in good condition. No marshals to keep things moving. After the first few holes we waited at every tee. We gave up after 15 holes and nearly 5 hours, and passed six groups jammed up on the final 3 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course - good scenary

Very nice course, great grass conditions, recommend

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

very good

Very nice golf course. Very good green. And very good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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