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3.7
1100 Reviews (1100)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
440
3 Stars
147
2 Stars
69
1 Stars
60
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
72.2%
Recommend this course
875 out of 1100 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
63.5%
Recommend this course
33 out of 52 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.9%
Recommend this course
74 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
1100 Reviews (1100)

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 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 25
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

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Season starter

First time in 2 years, good teen try to golf season 👍😊

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi jrpalk2x, we're glad you enjoyed your time here at Desert Pines and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi u422135201, We're glad you enjoyed your time here at Desert Pines and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi Donaldson95, we're glad you enjoyed your time here at Desert Pines Golf Club and look forward to hosting you again soon! Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pricey for visitors

We have visited LV in early March for over 20 years and enjoyed playing very good golf courses like Desert Pines However, not sure we’ll keep coming with jacked up visitor green fees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi Mike, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you've enjoyed playing Desert Pines Golf Club over the years. Please feel free to reach out to the Club directly regarding our rates. Respectfully, Bill W. General Manager

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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi Mike, thank you for your review. I'm glad that you've historically enjoyed playing our course. I appreciate your feedback on our Green Fee and will ensure that we focus on delivering the best guest experience possible as to provide a great value at our Club. Respectfully, Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight like a tiger

Great challenging course, not long even off the black tees but tight and unforgiving. Super close to the strip and excellent value for money. Staff super courteous and food /beer great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi Jond72! Thank you so much for the kind review! We're glad to have hosted you at Desert Pines and look forward to seeing you back again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi Jball444, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please reach out to us directly should you want to discuss your visit further. Respectfully, Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi u6346241, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you enjoyed our course and hope to see you back again soon. Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi Tim, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you enjoyed playing Desert Pines and hope to see you back again soon! Bill W. General Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi u821590972, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Please reach out to me directly should you like to discuss further. Respectfully,
Bill W- General Manager

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi u82159092, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Please reach out to me should you like to discuss further. Respectfully, Bill W. General Manager

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