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Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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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

Accolades

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

4.3
604 Reviews (604)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 36
19th Hole Scenic Views 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 79
Water Hazards 62
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Locals 48
Playing Multiple Courses 46
A Weekend Splurge 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 90
At a Resort 13
Near Local Attractions 12

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Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course in good condition after reseeding.

course as usual in good condition. fairways and greens in transition from reseeding.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Gem in the valley

Great course on the NV / Cal boarder about an hour outside of LV. Course was in great condition because they have their own well. Played the lakes course. Lots of waterbut really only comes in to play on 5 or 6 holes. Greens are good but slower than I'm used to. Most of the greens are well protected by bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great layout

My wife and I played the course and were very happy with the overall experience. We play a lot of golf and travel all over. The staff was great, the course was fun. I would recommend this course. We played it 2 different days and had a great time both days.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

Had 1pm tee time for $29 and started early to boot! Took about 4 hrs which is a little long given the location in the middle of nowhere BUT the desert course was overseeding so all the pressure was on one course otherwise, I usually play the desert course in about 3 hours or less as a single. :-) Course in great condition again considering $29 and you are in Nipton California!!! LOL

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Horrible Bunker Conditions

The bunkers were awful. Would it really be a problem to either put some sand in them or at least groom the sand that is in there? Loosening the sand so the club can get under the ball would go a long way to improving our experience.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rushed

Tee time at 3 pm. Told to be off course by 6 pm. This rushed me. I usually love this course. Let's hope it's not going downhill.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play

Great course next time I visit Las Vegas I would go play both courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Former Hidden Gem now a Goat Ranch

The Lakes was a very good golf course a few years ago but it has really taken a turn for the worse.

Fazio design is good, greens are OK but everything else is a train wreck. From the bag drop to the clubhouse to the carts, it's a mess. All grasses other than the greens are poor. Staff is unhelpful, uninterested or clueless.

Stay away until management decides to take an interest in the quality of product.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent

Great course, friendly staff, fast greens, fairways in good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Finished just in time. Monsoon hit on way to the car.

Very nice greens. Monsoon hit just as we finished. Lots of sand traps

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course. Used most of the clubs in my bag hitting rom the blue tees.

For the money, I would drive from Vegas and play it again on my next trip. Bunkers are tough without much sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition

Looked great, greens were rolling great and true. Just wish it wasn't 45 mins away

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect August weather

We teed off at 7:30 on the Lakes course and finished at 10:10. The weather was overcast and a cool 80 degrees. The course was in excellent condition for summer golf. At first, the greens were slow because of the dew, but as they dried, they quickened a bit. I'd say a 9 on the stimpmeter. The course played fair and the fairways were 90% playable. Some dead spots but it is summer. The bunkers were ok. I had an old wedge that I wasn't worried about ruining. Sand is very course and some there were some thin lies.
The only negative we're the mosquitos. They attacked me pretty good. Sprayed some sun tan lotion and that seemed to work. You don't need the deet.
Fun course with 4 tee choices. The other eighteen (Desert corse) was closed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wow

Soooo nice, greens smooth, and tee boxes well tended. Wide open, I guess the summer in Vegas scared them all off.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This is a Fun course to play

This is the 2nd time We've Played this course. and have enjoyed it both times. we will for sure go back often. No Houses and wide fairways. great course for every level.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Course was in good condition. Very pretty course. It was empty this time a year. We actually played 36 holes. Had a great time with no one around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poor front desk

Great course but don't try to reschedule they will charge you an additional fee for cancellation. I change my tee time fro 7:30 am to 8:00 am and they charged me $10. Did not work with me

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great if you're in Primm!

I stopped to play this course on my way to Vegas. The staff members were super friendly. The course has some neat holes alongside some water and greens guarded by bunkers. I booked the tee time and expected to pay $29, but there's an additional required $1 fee for the gps. I didn't think it was a big deal to pay this, but the guy in the pro shop said some people get really angry about it, so beware that whatever you book will have an additional $1 fee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Another gem in LV area

This is the second time playing Primm Valley and it won't be my last. This is a great course and definitely worth the drive from LV.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Long Drive from Vegas but worth it

Its about a 45 minute drive from Las Vegas but I have played this course several times and its always worth the drive. Fairways are nice and the greens are soft and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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