Painted Desert Golf Club
 While
only 20 years old, Painted Desert has already become a classic in Las Vegas.
The mature greens are difficult to beat, and the desert scenery makes
the course one of southern Nevada's most popular. Large ponds in front
of stunning mountain backdrops provide plenty of distraction from the
penal Jay Morrish design. Playing 6,840 yards, it boasts eight par 4s
stretching over 400 yards from the back tees and carries a 73.7 slope
rating. While originally considered one of Las Vegas' most difficult courses,
Painted Desert is extremely playable compared to the new breed of desert
courses that feature long carries and heavy bunkering.
Variety is the signature of Painted Desert Golf Club, a Jay Morris design.
At the time that it was built, Painted Desert marked the beginning of the
blending of modern construction techniques, irrigation, and grasses that
enabled golf courses to be built on almost any type of soil and setting.
Golf courses could now exist in desert wastelands or on mountainsides, their
lush green fairways juxtaposed against the barren surroundings.
Moorish used these tools to create Painted Desert - a course that was
situated 10 miles north of the strip and well off the beaten path when
it opened. Painted Desert's sudden appearance on the Las Vegas scene created
quite a stir: This track was different golf from the wall-to-wall grass,
Florida-esque layouts that were strewn across the valley floor. Moorish's
course was penal, demanding, and intimidating for average players who
couldn't hit fairways and greens.
The nearly 20-year-old greens are mature and in immaculate condition.
Eight par 4's measure under 400 yards from the middle tees at Painted
Desert. From the championship tees, a 313-yard devilish par 4 tempts a
driver. The elevated 18th hole provides a terrific view of the hole and
the purple-looking mountains in the distance. Painted Desert measures
6,840 yards from the championship tees and is a par-72.
No. 8 is Painted Desert's signature hole. The par 3 is 186 yards and
features a dangerous pond in front of the green and bunkers back left.
Through it all you will find a golf course that can only help to bring
out your best rather than accentuating your worst. If you are looking
for a course that is more user friendly than a lot of the Las Vegas courses,
consider Painted Desert Golf Course as the perfect tonic for your game.
5555 Painted Mirage Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149
1-800-826-0353
623.547.5849
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