Public Play · Pahrump
Mountain Falls Golf ClubPahrump
Two architects, one course - links and traditional golf in Pahrump.
Par
72
Yardage
7,186
Rating · Slope
72.7 · 129
Holes
18
Green Fee
$79–$119
The Course
About Mountain Falls Golf Club
Mountain Falls blends two design philosophies on one course. The par-72 layout reaches 7,186 yards (72.7 rating / 129 slope): the Nicklaus front nine plays links-style across open desert, and the Cal Olson back nine is traditional target golf with landscaping, trees, and water. It is known for exceptional year-round conditioning.
History
Mountain Falls Golf Club — History
Mountain Falls Golf Club opened in 2002 in Pahrump, about 45 minutes west of Las Vegas -- a rare two-architect course, with a links-style front nine by the Jack Nicklaus group and a traditional, tree-and-water back nine by Cal Olson.
Design
Mountain Falls Golf Club — Design
Two architects, two styles -- a Nicklaus links front and a Cal Olson traditional back -- give Mountain Falls more variety than a single-designer course.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Mountain Falls Golf Club
A genuine two-architect course -- Nicklaus links golf and Cal Olson traditional golf in one round -- and Pahrump's standout layout.
The Round
The Journey at Mountain Falls Golf Club
I.
The Opening
The Nicklaus Design Group front nine starts with a choice: from the white or blue tees the 1st allows a drive over the left fairway bunkers, while from the back the play is right of them, leaving a short iron to a two-tier green. The 2nd has a split fairway and the par-5 3rd is reachable in two. The 190-yard 4th plays to a wide, shallow green surrounded by water, and the 6th, the No. 1 handicap, is long, with three fairway bunkers left.
II.
The Middle
A good drive on the par-5 7th runs down a slope and sets up a go in two at a fairly flat green. The par-3 8th carries water to a green sloping hard from back to front. The 9th, the No. 3 handicap, splits into two greens, the left with water in front and right. Cal Olson's back nine opens with a slight dogleg right past a pond, then the par-5 11th, reachable from the whites or blues, and the 12th, the No. 2 handicap.
III.
The Finish
The 13th suggests a 3-wood or long iron short of a pond left and bunkers right, then an extra club to an elevated green. At the par-3 14th a creek catches anything short and a pond waits left. The par-5 15th doglegs right and may be reachable, and a waste area crosses the 16th about 100 yards from the green. The par-3 17th offers two greens, and the 18th runs beside a lake to a long peninsula green.
How to Play It
Mountain Falls Golf Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
The 2026 card runs down to Orange tees at 4,065 yards. Water defines the front-nine par 3s: the 4th's green is surrounded by it and the 8th plays over it, both to greens sloping back to front, and the club advises finishing below or short of the hole. On the 14th, the bail-out right is safer than the creek and pond, even though it leaves a tricky chip.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
The nines reward different shots. On the Nicklaus front, position around fairway bunkers matters most: right of center at the 6th, right of the bunkers at the 1st from the back. Olson's back nine brings water and lay-ups, so the 13th and 16th are 3-wood holes by the club's own notes, and the 12th needs two solid shots and a reliable short game.
Advanced / Low Handicap
The club describes all four par 5s, the 3rd, 7th, 11th and 15th, as reachable in two, at least from the blue or white tees. The par 4s defend the card: the 6th, 12th and 9th rate hardest, and the 18th needs a drive of about 260 yards down the middle from the Blues to avoid the lake, then an approach to a peninsula green.
Signature Holes
Mountain Falls Golf Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Mountain Falls Golf Club Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 405 | 428 | 527 | 190 | 460 | 447 | 509 | 165 | 421 | 3,552 | 409 | 525 | 462 | 362 | 202 | 538 | 397 | 194 | 410 | 3,499 | 7,051 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
Facilities
Mountain Falls Golf Club — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Chipping Area
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Beverage Cart
- Club Rental
- Lessons
Good to Know
Mountain Falls Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Mountain Falls Golf Club?
- Mountain Falls Golf Club accepts online tee-time bookings. Golf in LV links the exact booking page on this course's listing.
- How much does it cost to play Mountain Falls Golf Club?
- Green fees at Mountain Falls Golf Club are typically $79 to $119, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Mountain Falls Golf Club?
- Mountain Falls Golf Club was designed by Nicklaus Design Group (front nine) & Cal Olson Design (back nine) and opened in 2002.
- What is the par and yardage at Mountain Falls Golf Club?
- Mountain Falls Golf Club plays to a par of 72 over 7,186 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 72.7 and a slope of 129.
- Is Mountain Falls Golf Club public or private?
- Mountain Falls Golf Club is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Mountain Falls Golf Club located?
- Mountain Falls Golf Club is located at 5001 Clubhouse Dr, Pahrump, NV 89061, in the Pahrump area of Southern Nevada.
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