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3.6
1110 Reviews (1110)
5 Stars
387
4 Stars
444
3 Stars
147
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
60
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
72.5%
Recommend this course
883 out of 1110 reviews
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3.3
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
61.8%
Recommend this course
34 out of 55 reviews
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3.4
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.4%
Recommend this course
73 out of 110 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

3.6
1110 Reviews (1110)

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/15/2023

Hi Lenox, thank you for the rating. I'd like to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to me at 702-854-3801. Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Fix the Bunkers

All the bunkers should be considered as ground under repair.
Tees, fairways and greens are in decent shape. Also, the driving range needs some attention. Need updated mats and balls.
I paid $50 local rate. It would be tough to get me out there again until the bunkers are fixed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad conditions

The course is being sold so they are not doing maintenance the way it should. Bunkers are full of grass buildup. Roughs are very scruffy. Very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/07/2023

Hi MMardkha0711, thank you for your review. I'd like to connect to discuss your concerns with our course conditions further. Please reach out to me at 702-854-3801 at your convenience. Thank you, Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/01/2023

Hi Chris, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're Glad you enjoyed your time at Desert Pines Golf Club and look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Decent shape… crappy staff.

First off course was in decent shape. Decided to play this course as a solo and go out with my wife because of all the open tee times (made me skeptical). Never have I ever got done with 9 and decided I will never be back. Was told I was going behind a group of friends 12 people 3 different tee times. I wasn’t worried because I was just out to enjoy the day. However if you enjoy Marshalls basically on you after every hole this is the spot for you. Marshall also not only told me once but twice as I was about 165yrds out to just go ahead and hit as the guys in front were on the green… come
to find out he told the guys behind us to hit as well and they had to tell him we were still in range. Had another employee drive up change the trash drive right over the tee box and tee marker didn’t even look back. Guys in front of us were driving all over the tee boxes and up to and right around the green.

I’m a local first time playing this course for the rate and open times. But this experience will take this course off my radar. Heard they are closing in the near future and you can tell by the type of people they have working for them. There are much better courses for same value. Don’t waste your time!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/01/2023

Hello, U. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. I'm sorry that you did not enjoy your experience at Desert Pines Golf Club. I'd like to discuss your visit further. I can be reached at 702-854-3801. Bill W. General Manager

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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hi u1956, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I'd like to connect at your convenience to discuss further. I can be reached at 702-854-3801 or wwickboldt@arcisgolf.com. Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained track

Overall I would rate this course 4/5. The greens were in excellent condition -- might be the best I have seen in Vegas for an open to the public course. Only problem was the greens were super slow -- maybe from watering?

Pace of play was sluggish for this track. It usually is so I was prepared. Narrow fairways with huge bushes lead to lots of balls disappearing then lots of searching going on.

One other issue not golf related. One of the water features on the front 9 had a terrible sewage like smell with lots of dead fish and birds. This was not good. This issue needs to be resolved ASAP.

Overall a nice course and fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hi CCRGolfLV, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and are glad the you enjoyed your round here at Desert Pines Golf Club. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The course was very good.

The course was a challenge but not too difficult. the greens and the tees was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hello U5554, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Desert Pines Golf Club! We're glad you enjoyed your round here and look forward to seeing you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

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

Best greens in Vegas

Had little hopes for this course due to its price and open availability, but I was very pleasantly surprised and can’t wait to go back again! While the bunkers are definitely a bit roughed up and the driving range could use a little love, the rest of the course was great. And the greens were textbook perfect, not a rough patch on them! Staff was great and the pace was quick, few people on the course. Definitely come check it out!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Hi, U! Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind words! I'm so glad to hear that you had a great time at Desert Pines and hope to see you back again soon! Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi Edmund, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. I'd like to discuss your thoughts on our course conditions further. Please reach out to me at 702-854-3801. Bill W. GM

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played here about 10 years ago and the course was in better shape then. I know the pandemic has hurt everyone in Vegas but golf is back in a big way.
The course could use an overall clean up, the bunkers are hard pan, over growth and dead tree debris need to be cleaned up!
Played in Mesquite and the courses are immaculate, for the same price .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/10/2023

Hi Grant, thank you for your review. I'd like to set up a time with you to discuss your concerns further. Please reach out to me at wwickboldt@arcisgolf.com at your convenience. Bill W. GM

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice day

A great course on a small piece of land. They ticked 18 in. Not sure how. My wife and I had a great round of golf

Would recommend GPS … we did hit water we never knew existed. But the course was just what we wanted.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/10/2023

Hi, Jrideout! We're glad you had a great time at Desert Pines Golf Club and look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
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 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A hidden gem?

This course isn't as crazy as usual Dye job.

The fairway doesn't have the usual crazy moguls seen at PGA West course. Railroad ties aren't on every hole. But the course is tight so hitting straight shots will lead to good score. The condition of the green wasn't great as they're still healing from recent airations (slits) and the fairways were in moderate shape with some burnt spots. But the layout is fun as no two holes look the same. Overall a good value, fun play and good pace of play due to lack of attention. I heard weekend golf can take longer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Hi Sooner, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We're glad you had a great time and look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W- GM

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little TLC needed

This Pete Dye guy must hate golfers! This course is so tight you might want to bring a 55 gallon of Vaseline when playing it. Definitely the most undulating course from tee to green that I've ever played...
No GPS on carts!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/20/2023

Hi Will, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed our Pete Dye design and hope to host you again soon. Bill W. GM

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 56
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Hey There, thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad you enjoyed your day at Desert Pines and look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round

Pace of play was quick! Tee off at 9:00 and no one ever slowed us down! Coarse was short and was able to reach the green with a tee shot on a par four first time ever!!! Greens were a bit slow but still able to score with no issues. Only real negative was lack of sand in the bunkers!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Hi Spirit143, Glad to hear you had a great time at Desert Pines Golf Club. It sounds like you played well! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid price performer

Start with pace of play - our group got around in under four hours, which for the time of year (Spring break) was solid. Every staff member we encountered was extremely friendly (more on that), and the price was significantly lower than a lot of other tracks in the area of similar quality. Conditions were pretty good given the recent weather as well (ok, I'll nitpick and say the bunkers could have used more sand). Range for sure needs an upgrade, but again, kind of nitpicking. There was a large event in the clubhouse as we were finishing. The staff jumped through hoops to make sure we got our food, etc.. in spite of. So 10/10 for them!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Hi Matt, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're Glad you enjoyed your day here at Desert Pines Golf Club and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Bill W. General Manager

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