Public Play · Las Vegas
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun MountainLas Vegas Paiute Reservation (NW of the Strip)
Rolling high-desert Pete Dye golf at the Paiute resort.
Par
72
Yardage
7,112
Rating · Slope
73.4 · 140
Holes
18
Green Fee
$199–$289
The Course
About Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain (par 72, 7,112 yards, 73.4 rating / 140 slope) winds through rolling high desert with elevation change and long mountain views. Water and bunkering are staged for both beauty and strategy across one of the resort's most scenic layouts.
History
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — History
Sun Mountain opened in 1996 as the second Pete Dye course at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, following the original Snow Mountain.
Design
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — Design
Pete Dye used Sun Mountain's rolling terrain for variety -- doglegs, elevation, and water set against the desert and the distant ranges.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain
One of the most scenic of the three Pete Dye courses at the Las Vegas Paiute resort -- high-desert golf far from the noise of the Strip.
The Round
The Journey at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain
I.
The Opening
Sun Mountain starts downhill. The 454-yard 1st is framed by yucca and Joshua trees and favors the left side, and the 379-yard 2nd, with a view of the Sheep Mountain range, needs only a fairway wood off the tee. The 558-yard 3rd has a generous landing area. The 206-yard 4th is a long carry over water, the 389-yard 5th another water carry uphill, and the 436-yard 6th, the No. 1 handicap, is framed by Dye's railroad ties.
II.
The Middle
The 530-yard 7th is a double dogleg with desert left and bunkers right, reachable in two for longer hitters. The 204-yard 8th carries desert to a large but shallow green bunkered on the left. On the 449-yard 9th, the more desert you bite off, the shorter the approach. The back opens with the 358-yard 10th, then the 545-yard 11th climbs to a plateau green, and the 465-yard 12th is the longest par 4.
III.
The Finish
The 426-yard 13th, the No. 2 handicap, needs a long drive to set up an approach to a tiered green. A sod-faced bunker fronts the 219-yard 14th. The 365-yard 15th can be driven by finding an upper fairway pad, and the 527-yard 16th has a pot bunker mid-fairway to carry with the second. The 198-yard 17th is the shortest hole, and the 404-yard 18th has water left and a pot bunker short of the green.
How to Play It
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
The resort offers four tee options, and from the 7,112-yard back tees the slope is 140, so most players belong further forward. The two water carries come early, on the 206-yard 4th and the uphill 5th; on the 5th the left side of the fairway is the safe place. The 3rd's generous landing area and the receptive 10th fairway are the holes to swing freely.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Several greens punish the wrong miss. The 8th is large but shallow, so long putts are common; the 11th is shallow too; the back of the 17th falls away and is hard to hold; and the 13th is tiered. On the 465-yard 12th, the back-left section is Dye's favorite pin position, according to the resort, so a center-green approach is the percentage play.
Advanced / Low Handicap
The scoring chances are the 530-yard 7th, reachable in two, and the 365-yard 15th, drivable for those who find the upper fairway pad between bunkers left and desert right. The 436-yard 6th, the No. 1 handicap, wants the drive kept right for the safest angle away from the heavily bunkered left side of the green.
Signature Holes
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — Signature Holes
The Card
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 454 | 379 | 558 | 206 | 389 | 436 | 530 | 204 | 449 | 3,605 | 358 | 545 | 465 | 426 | 219 | 365 | 527 | 198 | 404 | 3,507 | 7,112 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
Facilities
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Club Rental
- Lessons
- Banquet Facilities
Good to Know
Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain?
- Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain 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 Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain?
- Green fees at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain are typically $199 to $289, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain?
- Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1996.
- What is the par and yardage at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain?
- Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain plays to a par of 72 over 7,112 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 73.4 and a slope of 140.
- Is Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain public or private?
- Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain located?
- Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain is located at 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89124, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.
More in Las Vegas
More golf courses in Las Vegas
Pete Dye · Las Vegas Paiute Reservation (NW of the Strip)
Las Vegas Paiute — Snow Mountain
The original Pete Dye course at the Las Vegas Paiute resort.
Pete Dye · Las Vegas Paiute Reservation (NW of the Strip)
Las Vegas Paiute — Wolf
Pete Dye's 7,604-yard Wolf -- billed by the resort as the longest course in Nevada.
Jay Morrish · Northwest Las Vegas
Painted Desert Golf Club
A 1987 desert-golf original by Jay Morrish.
How to Play It
Book a Tee Time at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain.
Find and book live tee times at Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain on GolfNow.
Golf in LV is an independent guide — we don’t sell tee times or mark them up. We map the exact way on.
Make a Day of It
Dining & nightlife around your round.
Pair Las Vegas Paiute — Sun Mountain with the Strip’s best dining and table service through MyRSVP — our sister guide to Vegas dining and nightlife.
Explore MyRSVP ↗