Public Play · Las Vegas
Palm Valley Golf CourseSun City Summerlin
Sun City Summerlin's original - and most demanding - course.
Par
72
Yardage
6,580
Rating · Slope
72.0 · 127
Holes
18
Green Fee
$165–$195
The Course
About Palm Valley Golf Course
Palm Valley is the original - and the most challenging - of Golf Summerlin's three courses. The par-72, 6,580-yard layout (72.0 rating / 127 slope) is defended by 68 bunkers across a classic Summerlin desert routing.
History
Palm Valley Golf Course — History
Palm Valley was the first course built at Sun City Summerlin, opening in 1989, designed by Greg Nash with golf legend Billy Casper.
Design
Palm Valley Golf Course — Design
Nash and Casper used heavy bunkering -- 68 in all -- as Palm Valley's primary defense, making it the sternest test of the three Golf Summerlin courses.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Palm Valley Golf Course
The course that started Sun City Summerlin golf in 1989 -- and still the community's most challenging of the three Golf Summerlin layouts.
The Round
The Journey at Palm Valley Golf Course
I.
The Opening
The hardest hole at Palm Valley arrives early: the 5th, a par 4, carries the No. 1 handicap. Before it come a par-5 opener and the par-3 3rd, rated No. 17 and the gentlest hole of the stretch; the 2nd, 4th and 6th are par 4s. The club describes mature, gently undulating fairways lined in many places by pines, generous enough for most players to hit driver all day.
II.
The Middle
The 7th is the second par 3 and the 8th the second par 5, completing a front nine of par 36. After the turn the 10th is a par 4, then the par-5 11th and the par-3 12th, rated No. 16. The club notes only minor elevation changes across the layout, so the defense comes from sand, 68 bunkers in all, and from bentgrass greens it calls deceptively rolling.
III.
The Finish
The finish carries much of the difficulty. The 13th and 14th are par 4s, the 14th rated No. 10, and the 16th is the last par 3. The 17th, a 415-yard par 4, is the No. 2 handicap, and the round ends on a par-5 18th rated No. 8. The back nine, like the front, plays to par 36.
How to Play It
Palm Valley Golf Course — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
The club's tee table offers seven options down to Purple, so there is room to move up. Fairways here are wide enough for driver, which shifts the challenge to the greens: aim for the middle rather than the flag, because 68 bunkers tighten the targets, and accept two putts on bentgrass the club itself calls testy.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
With room off the tee, strokes are won and lost on approaches. The 5th and 17th, the two hardest holes on the card, are par 4s where a missed green leaves sand or a long chip, so play to the fat side. The 3rd, rated No. 17, is the chance to get one back.
Advanced / Low Handicap
The club calls Palm Valley the longest and most challenging of its three courses, yet the fairways allow driver nearly everywhere. The four par 5s, the 1st, 8th, 11th and 18th, are the scoring chances for a long hitter. The 5th and 17th, the two hardest holes on the card, are where par is worth protecting.
Signature Holes
Palm Valley Golf Course — Signature Holes
The Card
Palm Valley Golf Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 537 | 381 | 177 | 402 | 454 | 377 | 220 | 508 | 350 | 3,406 | 400 | 541 | 191 | 385 | 343 | 405 | 229 | 415 | 534 | 3,443 | 6,849 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
Facilities
Palm Valley Golf Course — Amenities
- Pro Shop
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cart Rental
Good to Know
Palm Valley Golf Course — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Palm Valley Golf Course?
- Palm Valley Golf Course 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 Palm Valley Golf Course?
- Green fees at Palm Valley Golf Course are typically $165 to $195, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.
- Who designed Palm Valley Golf Course?
- Palm Valley Golf Course was designed by Greg Nash & Billy Casper and opened in 1989.
- What is the par and yardage at Palm Valley Golf Course?
- Palm Valley Golf Course plays to a par of 72 over 6,580 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 72.0 and a slope of 127.
- Is Palm Valley Golf Course public or private?
- Palm Valley Golf Course is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Palm Valley Golf Course located?
- Palm Valley Golf Course is located at 9201 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89134, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.
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