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3.6
579 Reviews (579)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
73.7%
Recommend this course
473 out of 579 reviews
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4.5
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.8%
Recommend this course
85 out of 86 reviews
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4.2
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.2%
Recommend this course
106 out of 115 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6945 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1997) Dennis Wise (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS 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)

Reviews

3.6
579 Reviews (579)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 36
19th Hole Scenic Views 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 79
Water Hazards 62
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Locals 48
Playing Multiple Courses 46
A Weekend Splurge 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 90
At a Resort 13
Near Local Attractions 12

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Potential but ?

This course has a lot of potential but the greens are in Bad shape and minimal staffing for drinks/ food, answering phone etc its a ghost town (they are very nice when you find them)..
Ground staff are working on the course but something bad happened to the greens?
The fairways look Great but we werent sure why Everything was a soggy over watered mess? Balls plugging next to the green or fairway edges deep enough they couldnt be found,
No drinks cart.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Update on course conditions

I've played Primm for over 20 yrs..but I stopped a few years ago because the condition had gotten so bad..I played this afternoon 10/14 and the course is back!!!!!! Tee boxes,fairawys,bunkers are all in great shape..The greens are not perfect BUT very playable(a few rough patchy spots)give it a few more weeks and it should be perfect.So for all those Primm lovers who gave this course up for dead..Come on back..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Layout

Overall a good experience, Course was in above average shape except for the greens which has several bad spots throughout the 18 holes. They had repaired several of the greens , so we hoipe to have a better putting experience next time.,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

Solid course to play at a fair price. Fairways were in great condition. A few of the greens could have been in better shape but looked in much better better shape compared to a few past review from earlier in the year. Pace was mostly fine. Would come back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green condition

Greens were horrible. Never seen them so bad at Primm Lakes course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

love the course but greens still need work

All facets of the course are great but the greens need some TLC. The greens are better than they were when I played last Spring, but still not up to the standards of the rest of the course. Playable, just not smooth. Staff is very friendly. Tom is awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Everything was great except the greens. Very patchy and slow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
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 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 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 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 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 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 12
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 1
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
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