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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
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
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
4.8
73.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 38 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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Value

Course was in good shape, people were friendly. For what we paid, we were very satisfied with the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

TOOOOO LONG to play

Wonderful greens and fairways.... over 5 hours to play... just 2 of us... no ranger to be found.
VERY tight course... not for the beginners... you spray it, your paying for something.... houses and main streets on every hole. Signs reminding you that if damage any private property you are responsible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

the staff were super friendly
I got a nice discount on golfnow and like the course
narrow in places and nice greens
glad we played

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every time I have played this course, it has been in great shape.

I come to Vegas once a year and make it a point to get in at least one round at this course. Relatively easy to where the high handicappers don't slow you down.

Nice features, great scenery and course has always been well maintained. Only negative I had this time was the driving range was mats. Didn't see by good reason for it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Out of a dozen or so rounds at this usually well maintained golf course this is by far the worst shape I have ever seen it.

Reminded me of many springs spent golfing in Minnesota after a long winter which equals fairways stricken with winter kill. Played allright...many mudballs and landing in divots, etc. Thought since it was a Monday A.M. and it was raining (lightly mind you) I could play a quick round...negative, 18+4hours. On a positive note, the older couple I golfed with were very riendly and the Lady "Joyce," was a great golfer. All in all a 5 outta 10.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shaggy Greens, poor conditions

Bad value even with Hot Deal. Would have been way worse if they charged the $75 full price. Hard pan fairways & shaggy greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course needs some maintance very poor conditions

The tee box's were bare ground, fareways were mowed to where there was no grass left, there were large chunks of sod missing from some of the fareways like it had been removed to patch other area's,the only bright spot were the greens which for the most of them were in good condition but the overall course needs a lot of work. This is the worst I have seen it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in poor playing conditions

I ve played this course around 2 yrs ago...then I played it yesterday and OMG what happen to this course...the tee boxes were torned up ...forget the fairways ...there was bald spots everywhere hardly any grass...no they weren't reseeding...the greens look like they they're were trying to grow some sort of grass that when you putted you had to hit the ball so hard just to get it to the hole...One of the worst golf course ive played...wouldn't recommend

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great location in Las Vegas

Interesting course that wends through very nice homes. A good layout though the greens could use more attention. Perhaps the summer heat has not been kind to some greens, tee boxes and a few areas of fairway. Still, an enjoyable course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways were good, some tee boxes needed attention. Staff was great

The one reason this didn't get five stars was the pace of play and a few tee boxes needing some attention. The pace of play was so slow because a foursome in front of us had a member on crutches(thats right crutches) and on a Saturday. The course overall was in good condition, greens were slower then anywhere else I have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just challenging enough to be interesting

Shot accuracy is important on this course. Just enough sand and narrow fairways to make it fun, but without making it impossible to enjoy. Recovery from missed shots was easier than many courses.

Some of the tee boxes were in rough shape. Patches of fairway appeared to be suffering. Greens were in great shape throughout the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great layout

I gave this a 4 star rating based on the greens condition. Best I've played in Las Vegas so far, smooth, rolls true, and fast. Tee box and fairway requires some attention but overall fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were in great condition

The fairways were a little burnt with some bald spots here and there, other than that it was in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great value, good conditions, nice scenery on some holes

one of my favorites. thanks to GolfNow, played for $30 at 11:15. almost unheard of in high priced green fee town of Vegas.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

$30!

Greens were great, fairways rough, 4hours and 40minutes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice

course was a little dry and some spots to thin but over all very nice and a good deal for the money i will be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The service today was appalling. The Cart had torn seats and a brake that stuck , both woman's bathrooms on the course had burn out lights. One was ou

The service today was appalling. The Cart had torn seats and a break that stuck , both woman's bathrooms on the course had burn out lights. One was out last month when I golfed at Painted desert apparently it was not fixed and now both are out. They was large bunkers with only one rack all in my party agreed it will be a long time before we return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Deceptive greens

OVerall course in good shape with moderate challenge. Greens seem to have very little break even though it looked more severe. Regular price is too high for the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nothing Special

Wide fairways and little challenge here. Good course for beginners and seniors. The greens are hard, bumpy and slow. Pace of play was inside 3 1/2 hours on a Tuesday afternoon. I like to take pictures of nice holes but couldn't find anything here to photograph.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Nice course

This is a nice course. Fairways and greens are well maintained. Greens are consistent. The only drawback is that many of the fairways are lined with houses. It takes away from the beauty of the area. Fairways are fairly forgiving. Take a "rock club" if you are not always fairly straight off of the tees! It was fast paced the day I played but the course was not fully booked that day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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