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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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4.3
604 Reviews (604)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course and layout staff was great . Off the fairway and greens needs a lot of work ie landscaping

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Still Really Like to Play This Course

Great value for the money. A moderately challenging layout which is perfect for a very moderate skill set like ours. I do not understand what all the negative reviews have been about. For a course in the desert in the summer the fairways and tee boxes were in really good shape and most of the greens are improving or hanging in there well. It is true that a few of the greens are still having their challenges but the are trying to make it work without totally rebuilding the greens.

If you're one of those that overrates your putting skill and imperfect greens irk you off then stay away and leave the place to the rest of us that like the place.

We will back for sure!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lakes Play

Course conditions have not recovered from Covid shutdown and now shows deteriorated natural water flow areas.

Bare spots on all greens have not been corrected and can affect putts and kill chip rollout. Dry locations on fairways are not detrimental to normal play experienced in the hot climate.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Lakes Course

Unfortunately the course is still recovering from fungus that affected every green, and somewhat in the fairways. Loved the course layout, but the greens have not healed enough to recommend

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst greens ever

I used to play this course a year ago and it was great. What has become of this?? Great layout but terrible conditions, especially greens. To top it off, 18th green was in the middle of the fairway with grass no shorter than the fairway it self! Can't recommend it

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course needs new Greens.

The course was wide open and staff was friendly and welcoming.

I will play this course again, once the greens are repaired. Once the greens are repaired the course will be a fun place to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting better!

Anyone who has played Primm lately knows about the poor conditions, especially on the greens. There are still patches on every green with no grass, but the rest of the greens are actually coming back strong. The pin locations took advantage of the good parts as much as possible, and with a few exceptions, a good approach shot left you with good grass to put on. There were 4 temporary pins in the fairway just short of the greens, because they are working hard to bring the course back. Generally, the fairways are in really good condition despite a few bare areas.

I'm really happy with the way the staff is trying to bring this course back, it was an enjoyable day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Temp Greens

The Golf Course is coming along - The Greens are still rough and Slow but they are getting there. They currently have 5 temp greens. The tee boxes and fairways are fantastic, so if you are looking to work on everything but your short game, it is a good place to go. Otherwise, I would wait another month before going to Primm. Also, as an FYI, the staff told me that the Desert Course is still in really rough condition. Sadly, Primm is a no-go for a while. Too bad because it has so much potential, but the Management Company doesn't care about these courses nearly as much as they should.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in poor condition

I understand the course needs to make money to survive. But this course should shut down until the greens are up to par. There were 5 holes that were placed in the fairway without a putting surface because the greens are under repair. The greens that were usable had not been cut in over 2 weeks.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wrong Course

Actually, played the Desert Course, Lake Course was closed for reseeding, Desert Course was great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Primm

I payed for the Lakes Course & upon arrival was told it’s closed for 3 Days for Maintenance.

Ended up having to play the Desert Course which should have been a lower Green Fee. Further it should be closed for 3 WEEKS Maintenance!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, sandy greens

Very friendly staff. Tee boxes (excluding number 1) and fairways were in great condition. Nice facilities, got a really good hot dog at the turn. Greens were in poor condition. Most of them had bunkers on top of the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Well designed , poor maintenance

Course is in rough shape, greens have a fungus and are in very bad shape, Fairways numerous dead spots.

Staff very friendly

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played many times before - conditions really bad this time

They are having problems with the greens. Sand on 50% of each one. 🙁

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving!

Course obviously had some issues with their greens but they ate working hard to get them back. Most greens have bald spots but the greens crew have sanded the spots and they actually put pretty good ! Fairways are nice, track raked and maintained. Enjoyed our round, thought the course is in much better condition than some of previous reviews suggest.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

hoorfull

The fairways and tees were fine. The greens are very spotty with very thin grass and many bare areas.The traps need sand.The layout of this course is worth the visit alone .I am hopefull that the management can return the course to its previous good condition.

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