Primm Valley Golf Club - Lakes Course

Two great golf courses that you can plan a trip around.

Both of Primm Valley courses are great, but the Lakes course is preferred if you live in the desert since it is a change of scenery. The Desert course may be preferred by visitors who want a true desert style course. The Lakes course has a fantastic layout that requires good shotmaking to go low, but also is forgiving enough for lower handicappers. The conditions are good but not excellent but the layout makes up for it. The course is priced reasonable due to the fact that it is about a 30 minute drive from Las Vegas so they can't charge a premium like other courses in the area. If you don't mind the drive, the seclusion of the course is part of the the charm since there isn't anything around but golf.

Enjoyed my day on the Lakes Course. Fun layout that's not overly gimmicky or tricked up but does have some fun risk/reward and grip it and rip it holes. The course was in pretty good shape, although I have seen it in better condition in the past. The pace of play was pretty good and appreciate the Starter getting me out in front of a couple 4 sums as I was a single. I definitely believe this track has more character and a funner play than the Desert Course. Not the best value I've ever found, but would play the course again for sure.

Primm Valley's Lake Course is simply a gem in the midst of nothingness. Empty desert save for the casinos, the roller coaster and the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility is what you get in these parts. The Mojave Desert wind is always blowing (check out the flag on the logo bent at about 30 degrees ;). The highway cuts through an infinity edged valley east to west, framed by craggy mountains at the edge of view north and south. And there on the CALIFORNIA side of the border sits the 36 holes of golf known as Tom Fazio-designed Primm Valley Golf Club - whose Lakes Course was once called by a Las Vegas website: The Poor Man's Shadow Creek.

Fazio certainly created an oasis at Shadow Creek, one that still stands the test of time as evidenced by the Phil/Tiger match from earlier this year. The Wynn Golf Club (closed in 2017 but set to re-open with a new Fazio design/build in 2019) certainly shared its DNA with Shadow Creek. As does the Lakes Course at Primm. Many of the features that the two more renowned courses are known for can be found at Primm: Waterfalls, streams, pine trees, lakes, brilliant landscape/course movement, fantastic/difficult green complexes - all of the things you would expect on a great track. Oh, and the kicker? A 22 acre practice facility that one could simply practice on for the remainder of their days and still be happy.

From what I have read, it looks like a newer management company has taken over the reins of the two courses. What was once Par 4 Golf Management (it actually shut down) is now Elite Golf Management. The reviews are pretty rough, describing less than stellar course conditions (which was always a hallmark of the Primm courses) as well as staff issues (again, once upon a time the staff here was just extraordinary). Truth be told, my friends and I have driven 5 and half hours from Phoenix, leaving hella early, to roll out of the car, grab some awesome ham and egg croissant, warm up and play 36 holes and have LOVED the experience. We would do it again in a heartbeat. I'd hate to think that is a foregone time...

The staff were great and the course was really fun! We played the Lakes course and it had wide tree lined fairways, large greens, and it was well maintained. The pro shop was well stocked, and they had great burgers at the restaurant. Definitely will go back again soon!

Course seems to be in improved condition from when I played a year ago. There was alot of ground crew noise, and course repair going on then. Played both Desert and Lake 18's. Have played them many times before. Always a pleasure. However I would not play it without golfnow hot deal price, or a local discount. Just to far out of the way. A beautiful layout(a good challenge, as Pro AM senior qualifiing for senior tour is next weekend can attest too). Excellent driving range w as many balls as you care to hit , and very friendly staff!!! THANKS Primm Valley!!

Greens were fast and true. A favorite course and reasonable thru golf now

No marshall. No cart girl. 5somes allowed. 5 1/2 hours is just too long for a round.

Played Primm Lakes course on the way home from a Mesquite/Vegas golf outing. The staff was friendly. The layout was good, taking advantage of the elevation changes they have. The conditions were very good for August in the middle of the desert.

The only downside was the number of mosquitoes. They'd buzz in your ear, or fly in your eyes while making a swing. A couple days later, my arms and legs were covered in bites. It was so bad that I quit after 9 holes.

I didn't have any bug repellent in my bag. If you choose to play Primm Valley, make sure you have something to ward off the bugs.

For the middle of January the course was in great shape. Unfortunately, it was a wet, cool day. Hopefully next time I play this course it is a bit warmer and dryer. If you are in the area check it out.

This course can be a wind tunnel and a little dry, but when I played, it was in fine shape. Very tight fairway lies and smooth undulating greens.

All good. Weather was great. Greens good Thanks for putting sand in the traps!!!!!

we love golfing at Primm. Lisa is the best.

Thanks for everything Lisa.

It's our second time playing at the Lakes. We as a family were here back in January this year and played both Desert and Lakes and loved it.

An absolutely great value for the money! You will love the opening hole. Well we all do!

We are coming back again when we visit the sin city.

Andy

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

They provided bottled water which is helpful since there are no drinking water containers on the course.

Likewise, there did not appear to be any ball washing capability on any of the holes.

The course was in good condition but there may be some ice on the greens even at 11am or later in the day where the sun has not reached yet.

They layout of the course was interesting. We saw a coyote on the first and second holes looking for its lunch.

My wife and I played this course during a 6 day Las Vegas visit and it was one of 4 played and was the best of those played and the course condition was excellent in comparison. Thanks for a great day!!