Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Style: Desert mountain-backdrop links | Designer: Pete Dye | Founded: 1995 (approx)

Nestled just about 25 minutes northwest of the familiar glow of the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort offers a dramatic and authentic desert-golf escape.

The resort features three distinct 18-hole championship courses - Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain and The Wolf - each sculpted by the renowned architect Pete Dye, making them his only pure designs in Nevada.

From wide rye-grass fairways framed by rugged mountain peaks, to bold bunkering and undulating terrain, each round here feels immersive and linked to the unique character of the Nevada desert. The resort blends world-class design, standout conditioning and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere - perfect for the travelling golfer seeking more than just a quick round.

Course highlights

• Three full 18-hole courses designed by Pete Dye: Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain and The Wolf.
• The Wolf reaches 7,604 yards, making it the longest course in Nevada, offering serious length, alternate landing areas and a dramatic island-green on the 15th.
• Snow Mountain features water on seven holes and wide rye-grass fairways - the original of the trio and a firm favourite.
• Sun Mountain offers rolling terrain, sweeping vistas and panoramic desert-mountain backdrops - often cited as the staff pick for “most scenic”.
• All three courses are public access, making them accessible for travellers rather than restricted to members.
• The resort has gathered numerous accolades and public-course rankings, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination in Las Vegas golf.

Clubhouse & amenities

The resort’s clubhouse spans approximately 50,000 square feet, featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the desert and mountain vistas. Within, you’ll find a full-service restaurant and bar, the largest golf shop in Nevada, and event-ready facilities ideal for tournaments or corporate outings.

Practice facilities are robust: driving range, short-game areas, putting greens and rental club options (including high-end sets) are available to travellers seeking to warm up or sharpen their game.

Post-Round

After your round, the clubhouse restaurant (known as “The View Restaurant”) offers dining with panoramic vistas, ideal for relaxing while recounting your round.

While the resort does not have a full hotel on-site, it is close enough to Las Vegas accommodations that many guests pair their golf day with stays on the Strip and enjoy dining, shows or nightlife post-round.

Nearby

Situated just outside of Las Vegas, the resort provides a welcome contrast to the city: take in the natural desert setting, mountain scenery or consider a short trip back into town for nightlife, shows or high-end dining. The proximity to the city means you can blend world-class golf with city-scale entertainment.