Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: View from #1
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4.7
650 Reviews (650)
5 Stars
499
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
95.0%
Recommend this course
630 out of 650 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
25
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3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
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27 out of 31 reviews
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4.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.3%
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42 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert/Links
Par 72
Length 7112 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.4

At the Sun Mountain course at the Las Vegas Paiute Resort, Pete Dye uses the rolling terrain in an almost links-style design.

Straying from fairways can put you in the fescue grass, but this isn't the ball-gobbling fescue you'd expect from Dye. If anything Sun Mountain plays easier than Snow Mountain. The 140 slope rating from the back tees might even seem a little inflated when you're out on the course.

Which isn't to say it's a complete pushover. It's still a Dye after all. It still has bunkers you'll remember. Or lose sleep over.

Take the green-guarding bunker on the 219-yard par-3 14th. It is so steep in front that you almost have to hit the ball straight up in the air to get it out successfully. Some hackers become so unnerved by this bunker that they hit out backward, going back toward the fairway to escape. Yes, even at his kindler, gentler best, Pete Dye can make golfers retreat on a course.

Sun does not hit you with much water, but it makes good use of the vast Paiute landscape. There are huge desert areas between the holes, giving each hole a sense of isolation. You're not going to be observing someone's shank on a parallel fairway.

Also known as Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort - Tav-Ai-Kaiv Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 40 tees
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
650 Reviews (650)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Patio Dining 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 58
Water Hazards 46
Undulating Greens 30
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Advanced Golfers 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 63
Convenient to the City 20
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Sun Mountain in her prime!

Put together a threesome for this amazing course and being the first time we played there wasn't quite sure what to expect. We arrived a little early and was greeted at the bag drop promptly and had all our gear secured and waiting for us to go out. The facilities are amazing and I almost wanted to just hang out and get a drink at the bar because it had such a cool atmosphere. The starter was friendly and gave us a few tips as to how to approach the course which was much appreciated. The only concern we had that day was the wind, It was blowing about 40-50 mph and that made the day challenging to say the least. Funny thing was the course was just in amazing condition and we started getting used to the wind when we realized what a beautiful and challenging course this really was. Even with the wind howling you could still get on the greens in two or three and have a chance at par on every hole. The bunkers are well maintained and the hazards are actually pretty forgiving. Seemed almost easy to find my ball out in the desert. You cannot go wrong here and I am looking forward to returning and trying the other courses as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Resort course?

99% of golfers who play this course cannot land an approach shot on these greens and stop the ball. This is supposed to be a resort course that players of all abilities can enjoy, not a PGA tour stop.
I also think you’re packing too many players on the course to the point that multiple groups are waiting on a hole. I understand that you want to maximize business, but it makes the player’s expertmiserable.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Vegas Golf must play

Played the Sun. Great condition. Fun to play with many hills to contend with. The greens may not have looked it but they were in good condition and rolled true. Staff was great, off course amenities were top notch and the clubhouse had a great selection of merchandise in the pro shop. We had breakfast before our round that was very good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Happy Birthday round

Great course except the high winds which made course virtually unplayable. But the clubhouse and practice facilities are the best in the city if not all of Nevada and maybe Socal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

PAIUTE

ALL IN ALL, PAUITE WAD THE BEST WITH THE BEST PRATICE FACILITIES IN THE CITY, IF NOT IN THE STATE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Desert golf at its finest

Played the Wolf course last January and enjoyed it. Course conditions then were great. Played Sun mountain second time around and conditions were just as good- even better. Pace of play was great. Booked a twilight rate for about $75 per person and got 18 holes in with no problem. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Overbooked... on a windy Thursday in Feb?

Course was way overbooked. Got stuck behind a five-some (not sure why that's alright?) and couldn't move ahead because of poor players in front of them. Only got to play 9 holes and it was frustrating. I'll stick to playing in the early morning from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sun Mountain

Magnificent. I have played regularly in LV over last 10 years and this is a must play trio. Outstanding conditions and lightning fast greens. Have your bump-n-run shot ready and defensive downhill putting or you’re in for trouble. Play reasonable tees as challenges lies in approach shots and chipping/putting at Paiute Resort. Really good complex just outside Vegas.

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

Worth the drive

Just a short drive north of town you will find three great courses that are always in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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