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3.7
1094 Reviews (1094)
5 Stars
383
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
147
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
59
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
72.9%
Recommend this course
872 out of 1094 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
65.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 46 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.6%
Recommend this course
77 out of 109 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6222 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.1

Desert Pines Golf Club is often referred to as "The Pinehurst" of Las Vegas. It offers a Carolina sandhills experience, yet is conveniently located just minutes from downtown or the Strip. This Dye design features thousands of mature pine trees lining the well-groomed fairways where white sand bunkers protect large, undulating, bent grass greens. Because of the large number of pine trees, often times this course is cooler than other courses in the heat of the summer. Although there are no forced carries, water comes into play on 9 of the 18 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda (419 & Tiff II)/Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (1996) Cynthia Dye McGarey (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.7
1094 Reviews (1094)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 38
Brunch 19
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 84
Bunkers 63
Water Hazards 63
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 45
Seniors 26
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 89
Near Local Attractions 21
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better than the reviews

The old saying....never judge a book by its cover....
Well in this case, never read a review and not see for yourself.....Some of the reviews this course received was not applicable.
1. The course is municipal GC, but it is quite a challenge for the average to above average golfer.
2. With some TLC...carts and conditions on a few holes can be improved.
3. Lots of birds and geese all over the course which comes with 💩
4. But the customer service I received was better than plenty of the high end golf courses in the city.
I throughly enjoyed my experience at the course and will play again very soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Played the course in 3.5 hours, and the course was well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/13/2024

Hi u314164722237, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience on the course and that you found it well maintained. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back again soon! Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bellisimo

I’ve been lucky to play this course for a long time over the years and Las Vegas is such a beauty it’s fun it’s hard and it’s easy it’s closer to downtown on the strip
Perfect, pro shop. Unbelievable, like always.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Slow! Unbelievable slow! I DO MEAN SLOW!

Played here a year ago. Forgot how slow it was or I would not have played. Pace of play is 20 minutes per hole with typical wait of ten minutes on tee box.
This time we actually drove off after 7 holes of play and 2 hours and 45 minutes.
No marshal and most are waiting for the green to clear on the short par 4s though the cart sign says to hit an iron shot short on 5 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/09/2024

Hi Kirkhorton1040, we're sorry to hear about your experience on the course. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will address the pace of play issue with our team to ensure a better experience for all our golfers. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/08/2024

Really appreciate the rating, u314163572887. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more! Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/06/2024

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry we did not live up to expectations. We’d love to know more about what we can do to improve, so please feel free to message us with details. Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth $40 a round not $129

The course layout is good and the conditions were ok. The traps need sand. The condition of the facilities such as the washrooms were poor. There was no marshal and pace of play was terrible. Many twosomes. We could have played Paiute for the same price. If you can get this course for $40 a round, it would be ok. Great weather.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Hi u000007126375, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your comments on the course layout and conditions. We apologize for the issues you experienced with the traps and facilities. Your input on the pace of play and pricing is valuable to us. We will work to address these concerns. Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2024

We’re thrilled to see you had a positive experience, yoremove. Care to share any details? Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much golf for the money

Always a nice slice of golf w/ such little effort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Hi yoremove, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your golf experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon. Let us know if there's anything else we can do to enhance your visit! Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatest tune up course for vakue

Small, tactical, challenging, forgiving… the perfect hidden gem in town for a fun round or to shake off some rust.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Hi yoremove, thank you so much for the kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our hidden gem of a course. We hope to see you back soon for another round of fun and challenge! Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Out early

First one out as a single and had the course to myself. Staff were friendly. Green held well and rolled fine but were a touch slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review. We're glad you had a great day at Desert Pines Golf Club. Hope to see you back again soon. Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Needs work

I’m guessing that this was a nice facility at one time. That time is not now. Nothing worked well and the whole place just seems tired. We did an all inclusive package so we didn’t have to travel with clubs. For the price, it was very disappointing. The clubs were worn out. Grips were slick. The staff was very friendly but the operation was just tired. Many cart paths were broken up badly. Greens are rough and nobody repairs ball marks. My summary is that they just charge too much for what you get so people aren’t happy. I would look elsewhere if I had to do it again. The worst part was the pace. Our round was just over 5 hours. They had started but no Marshalls to keep things moving. It’s hard to enjoy a round when you wait 15-20 on every tee. On one hole they completely ruined the tips by letting someone install a billboard hanging over the course. Shameful.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/12/2024

Hi 67heaven, thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly staff. We'll take your concerns into consideration and work towards improving the overall experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Used to be nice?

Non-residents pay $150 for an unkept course? The driving range wash trash, the clubhouse ok. The bathroom ceiling (women's) was leaking,

while playing I just got the feeling like this used to be a great course. The rolling hills fairways were nice the length is short, greens dualted. Found out two things. 1) Pete Dye designed. 2) locals told me course sched for closure 2025. Don't know if true.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/12/2024

Hi Anthony, thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your compliments on the fairways and greens. We take your comments seriously and will address them with our team. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great design, super friendly staff

So fun to play Pete Dye courses that require you to strategize. Both hole 3 and hole 5 are Par 5's with water surrounding the green, making for challenging approaches. Hole 5 and hole 9 both have water on the right side that will punish righties who slice. There's short par 4's that require you to play target golf. There's bunkers everywhere, and slopes on fairways and greens that you need to be aware of. Just a beautiful, fun design.

I played this course years ago pre-COVID. The course has had financial issues and in 2022 was approved for closure. The course not in a good part of town, is priced high, and many locals won't make the drive to play it. I saw an open tee sheet and went out as a single and was able to play with no one in front of me.

Greens were well watered - very soft - and rolled well. Fairways were in good condition post-overseed. Fairways were actual grass, and not the sticky painted rough used in other desert courses. Bunkers had great sand. There are water hazards on every other hole which is a rarity for desert golf.

Carts had restricted turning radius which was frustrating given several holes that required 180 degree turns. Foam padding was popping out. No GPS, 2 bottles of water provided. Towels provided. Course runs along a highway and several major roads and vehicle noise is present.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/24/2024

Hi u314161622535, thank you for sharing your experience playing our Pete Dye course! We're glad you enjoyed the strategic challenges and beautiful design. We appreciate your feedback on the course conditions and amenities. We'll take note of your comments regarding carts and strive to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon! Elijah G. Assistant General Manager

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

So much trash everywhere, slow play, waiting almost every hole. Greens were horribly bumpy and slow

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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Commented on 03/13/2024

Hi u964653389, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the experience you had on the course. Our team is committed to improving the pace of play and course conditions. We appreciate your input and will work to address these issues. Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Customer service awful and no one answered phone and call 7 times

Worst customer service experience ever

I’ve been calling the course for 3 day and called 8 times and even called general manager and still no call back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/24/2024

Hi u000003455001, we're sorry to hear about the experience you had with our customer service. We take your feedback seriously and will address this issue with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you still have not connected to someone on property, please reach out to our direct line (702) 854-3808. Elijah G. - AGM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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