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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6945 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.3

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2024.

The Lakes Course is one of two championship courses designed by Tom Fazio at Primm Valley Golf Club. It was the club's original layout before it was joined by the Desert Course a year later. As its name would imply, the Lakes Course features an intricate system of lakes and rivers weaving through the layout and coming into play on 11 holes. The layout is challenging but playable with elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers that are balanced by large greens and wide, player-friendly fairways. One of the golf course's most memorable holes is the par-5 second. This challenging 530-yard hole plays around a massive lake but with an accurate second shot, it is reachable in two. There is also water the left of the green and a bunker in front.

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1997) Dennis Wise (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Nevada (2020 #14)
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4.3
604 Reviews (604)

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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough day

I played this course several years ago and had a great time. Been watching reviews over the years go downhill then back up, and deceided to play it again this year on my annual Vegas golf vacation. Everyone was super nice as usual. The course was in decent condition but then...3.5 hours for 8 holes. Granted we were behind a weekend tournament at 11:15 am, but still. We would have passed the time drinking beer, but we did not see the cart girl once. We quit after 8 holes. Very disappointed and won't make the trek out from Vegas again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf Chef

They continue to get course back to the wonderful condition it was years ago

Thank you and please continue to improve your condition of both courses ⛳️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Course I have ever played near Las Vegas

This course has no areas that I could have rated less than a 4 and most areas were a 5. This has to be my #1 pick to play again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Glad to see Primm is back

Staff was incredibly friendly and the course was in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Positively surprised

We played Prim Lakes Course a few years ago. The course was not in good condition then. Surprisingly, that has changed. Since last year there has been a new head greenkeeper who is doing an excellent job. The fairways and greens were much better than expected. The course layout is attractive but also fair. It was fun to play there. An absolute recommendation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Primm Lakes is Back

I’ve always loved this course. A 30-45 minute drive from Las Vegas. It hasn’t been in the best shape the past few years. I would give the course a 5 if the greens were faster.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A hidden gem

First time playing at this course and I enjoyed my round. A lot of negative reviews but I thought I would give this course a try and experience it myself and i was not disappointed with the layout or great condition of the fairways! Staff was very friendly and made you feel at home. Would definitely recommend this course and I will be back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Primm is back

Haven't played Primm for several years as the course (both) was in terrible condition. This was our go to course on the way back to California from our Vegas golf outings. After reading reviews for a few months that conditions had improved we booked a hot deal and took a chance. Had an 11:50 teetime and arrived at the course and checked in. Check in was quick, the guy at the counter checked us in very was very friendly ( non of that attitude you get once in awhile with a prepay or hot deal. We then met a nice lady at the club drop who got us a cart which was in good condition, directed us to the range and said to come back when we were ready. The range was in fantastic shape, very nice grass to hit off of and the golf balls were fairly new. After warming up we headed over to the first tee of the Lakes Course and were second up so we hit the putting green just off the tee box. We teed off about 1130 and started our round. The fairways were in beautiful condition cut real low almost like playing off of a green, all 18 holes were in this condition. The rough was a couple inches deep but was fairly easy to hit out of and not to deep so you could easily find your ball. The greens were mostly in good playable condition, very receptive and help approach shots well. 3 or 4 were a little shaggy with a few areas that are still a little thin but they did a good job with pin position keeping away from those areas. The staff who was responsible for getting this course back on its feet has done a great job. The beverage cart came around 3 or 4 times during the round, prices were reasonable and the cart lady was very friendly too. Didn't have any food or drinks in the clubhouse so no comment on those. Primm staff has this course in great shape, it is officially back in our rotation and I am glad to be able to highly recommend this facility.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful and Quick

I played a round in 2 and a half hours on this fantastic course. It’s so green that I almost forgot it’s in the middle of the desert

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Nevada Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent shape. Most improved.

Most improved course of 2024. New greens looking healthy and way better than last year. Rest of course is also in fantastic shape. Other recent reviews are on point. Worth the drive from the city. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth the money!

57$ to play a course in great condition is a steal at this time of the year. Almost an hour outside of Vegas but worth the drive to play a nice course (especially with the prices around Vegas for our other rounds). It was in much better condition than their Desert course (but the desert one is still worth it for the layout).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Harder than you think

Beautiful course. Interesting elevations. Raised greens, deep bunkers. Sand traps clean, but firm, no fluffy sand here. Greens were running a bit slow but were in great shape. The tee boxes were pristine and the fairway’s lush . Plenty of risk around the greens. It was cold and windy but I loved it! My only disappointment was the club house. Pretty building, nice staff but grab and go

Egg sandwiches and hot dogs from this morning was lacking. The bartender/cook/waiter needed more staff support snd supplies. Waited 10 mins on turn to pay for dog. More like grab and wait. 😞

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and great value

I had lived in Vegas for years and never played here due to the exorbitant cost of green fees. Plus most of the courses were poorly maintained and brown grass was everywhere. Primm valley was the complete opposite. Green grass on the fairways/greens. Everything was very well maintained. Staff was friendly and the price was reasonable. Will play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s back!!

It’s great to see the course back to its glory days. It’s one of my all time favorites to play in the Vegas area and I plan to play it more often. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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