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This course is carved out of the desert near Flat Top Mesa. I found it challenging, mostly fair and scenic with the front nine being easier and more interesting in terms of layout and scenery. The conditions were good. The fairways were well kept, but on the day I played, several fairways on the front nine, most notably #’s 1,3,4 needed some TLC. They had been punched not too long ago, and although recovering recent maintenance appeared to be lacking. The greens were rather thin and hard, but, oddly, I didn’t find them to be too fast. My putts rolled true with nary a bump. I hope, however, that they grow in some more because it didn’t seem that there was a lot was separating them from bare dirt as evidenced by the multiple bare spots on #13. The sand was good if a bit inconsistent in color and texture. When there was rough, there was not much of it to speak of—maybe an inch if that and not particularly well kept. Most of the surrounding desert is considered environmentally sensitive and played as a hazard.
As mentioned the layout is challenging and scenic. There weren’t a lot of blind shots or long carries (compared to Wolf Creek), but there was one rather glaringly unfair hole that is really worth noting. Number 4 is a 394 yard par 4 from the tips. The landing area for your drive is mostly blocked out by a hill obscuring all but a slither of fairway on the left. It is a bit of a humpbacked fairway to boot, which does a masterful job of hiding a perpendicularly running fence marking the end to the fairway about 250 yards from the tee box. This fence borders a small cliff over which my tee shot just missed rolling off by about 8 yards. I think long hitters can reach the landing area past the cliff but it will be a completely blind shot. I teed off with a hybrid not knowing what to expect and luckily came up just short of the fall off. From there it is a slight drop in elevation approach shot to a dramatically framed green. Also of note is #10, a longish par 3 guarded generously by water. Don’t fill up on that jumbo, spicy Polish sausage at the turn because you will need your ability to rotate your torso if you wish to hit this green. If you’re naturally right to left, you’re golden; anything else will make for real work.
The service wasn’t bad. Right now they are operating out of a trailer and will be until the clubhouse is built in 2011. One thing the course could really use is more signage. It’s obvious where you need to go most of the time, but with 5 tee boxes and a course that meanders sometimes blindly through canyons and washes a little reassurance of where exactly you are and need to end up would help. What also will help is more water. It didn’t get much past 50 degrees when I played, but I can imagine how hot it’ll be come summer. There was not an over abundance of watering stations; I did see two beverage carts in the cart barn but they never made it onto the course. That is understandable as there was hardly a soul out there when I played on a weekday afternoon.
There was a twilight rate of $99, which isn’t on their website. I went out as a single at 1 o’clock and didn’t catch up to anyone until the 14th hole. I don’t know how much play this course gets or if its non summer, nonresident prime rate of $90 - $140 will serve it well as it competes with other courses in the area. It was worth it for me to play it once as a visitor for 99 bucks. There are vastly reduced rates for “Sun City Mesquite” residents. I think that means you have to be a resident of the Sun City housing development going up around the course to get those rates as opposed to a resident of the town of Mesquite in general (who doesn’t live in the development.) Speaking of which, if you wish to experience (and hit wayward balls into) what’s left of the “pristine” desert, you might want to hurry and get out there. Housing has already started lining most of the holes on the back nine and housing pads are clear, present and numerous on the much less developed front nine.
As mentioned the layout is challenging and scenic. There weren’t a lot of blind shots or long carries (compared to Wolf Creek), but there was one rather glaringly unfair hole that is really worth noting. Number 4 is a 394 yard par 4 from the tips. The landing area for your drive is mostly blocked out by a hill obscuring all but a slither of fairway on the left. It is a bit of a humpbacked fairway to boot, which does a masterful job of hiding a perpendicularly running fence marking the end to the fairway about 250 yards from the tee box. This fence borders a small cliff over which my tee shot just missed rolling off by about 8 yards. I think long hitters can reach the landing area past the cliff but it will be a completely blind shot. I teed off with a hybrid not knowing what to expect and luckily came up just short of the fall off. From there it is a slight drop in elevation approach shot to a dramatically framed green. Also of note is #10, a longish par 3 guarded generously by water. Don’t fill up on that jumbo, spicy Polish sausage at the turn because you will need your ability to rotate your torso if you wish to hit this green. If you’re naturally right to left, you’re golden; anything else will make for real work.
The service wasn’t bad. Right now they are operating out of a trailer and will be until the clubhouse is built in 2011. One thing the course could really use is more signage. It’s obvious where you need to go most of the time, but with 5 tee boxes and a course that meanders sometimes blindly through canyons and washes a little reassurance of where exactly you are and need to end up would help. What also will help is more water. It didn’t get much past 50 degrees when I played, but I can imagine how hot it’ll be come summer. There was not an over abundance of watering stations; I did see two beverage carts in the cart barn but they never made it onto the course. That is understandable as there was hardly a soul out there when I played on a weekday afternoon.
There was a twilight rate of $99, which isn’t on their website. I went out as a single at 1 o’clock and didn’t catch up to anyone until the 14th hole. I don’t know how much play this course gets or if its non summer, nonresident prime rate of $90 - $140 will serve it well as it competes with other courses in the area. It was worth it for me to play it once as a visitor for 99 bucks. There are vastly reduced rates for “Sun City Mesquite” residents. I think that means you have to be a resident of the Sun City housing development going up around the course to get those rates as opposed to a resident of the town of Mesquite in general (who doesn’t live in the development.) Speaking of which, if you wish to experience (and hit wayward balls into) what’s left of the “pristine” desert, you might want to hurry and get out there. Housing has already started lining most of the holes on the back nine and housing pads are clear, present and numerous on the much less developed front nine.
Course is in good condition,flowers blooming along each side of the fairways made the course exceptionlly nice. Played in less than fours hours. Will deffinitly play every year I
go there for my golf vacation.
go there for my golf vacation.
Played in March2010, course in excellent condition. Played in less than four hours. Third year that I have returned to the course and will play it every year I return.
In a word, ‘awesome.’ In another word, ‘furry’ and this unfortunately applied mostly to the greens. I’ve had very little experience playing high end courses (anything over $125 in my opinion), but if there was ever a course that is worth it’s requested rack rate ($175 prime, $115 twilight, which varies a bit according to time of year) it would be this course. The views and the layout are mostly stunning. The conditions (except for the furry, slow greens) are excellent. The better news is once you get off the tee and are playing the course there is a very good mix of challenge and fairness. Without exception it was clear what I had to do and then it was just a matter of execution. Execute and you will be properly rewarded—don’t…and, well you probably know the story.
The greens as mentioned were SLOOOWWW! It was like putting in an abattoir. Everything just died. I obviously played my round the day before they were scheduled to mow them. That general sense of furriness, however, served hitting from the fairways quite well. Their condition was excellent. The rough was also in excellent condition. It was punishing, but you could generally find your ball and hit from it. The sand traps (mostly avoided thank goodness) were also in excellent condition.
A previous reviewer mentions being able to drive 250 yards or not showing up. That might be true for some holes if you’re playing the tips, and yes, there are several must carries that are in the 200 yard range for the blue (6300) and white (6000) tees, but you will not be bombarded with darn near impossible carries one after the other. That being said, those who have difficulty getting off the tee will not do well on this course. That flubbed, dribbling 60 yard mi sh$t will not serve you well. You will have several blind tee shots where you cannot see the landing areas. The landing areas are there and you just have to hit a decent tee shot. There will also be holes where you cannot see the green. The landing areas are clear, however, and where you have to hit your tee shot to and what you have to do when you get there will be apparent.
The holes are bordered by the desert, which are considered environmentally protected areas that you are not allowed to enter and are played as water hazards. I learned from all the wayward balls dotting that landscape that the local critters are not fond of golf balls. This is target golf to a good extent, but it was not so hard that I did not find the course very enjoyable to play.
Rounds on this course are REGULARLY in the 5-5 1/2 hour range. That is the norm. This doesn’t bode well for high-end-twilight-rate golfers such as myself. Started at 1:00 and did not finish the last 2 holes with a 5:45 sunset. Factor in the clouds, which obscured the setting sun (did I mention the views?), the foursome in front of us who seemed not to notice or care that it was rapidly becoming too dark to hit golf balls and continued looking at 6 foot putts from every angle (same slow 4-some in front of us story), and what appeared to be a match between 2 pairs of players two groups in front of us…you get the picture. Anyway PLAN on at least 5 hours, which almost makes paying the prime rate of $175 and being able to play your entire round in daylight a kind of extortion.
The service was great. I didn’t encounter any rude valets. I also ate one of the best hot dogs I have ever had on a golf course and it was only $5 with chips! There’s water every 3 holes for when it’s hot, but strangely enough, I didn’t see any ball washers. I would definitely like to return to this course. Maybe dedicate some overtime at work specifically for making the trip out here again and paying the prime rate so that I can actually finish before dark.
The greens as mentioned were SLOOOWWW! It was like putting in an abattoir. Everything just died. I obviously played my round the day before they were scheduled to mow them. That general sense of furriness, however, served hitting from the fairways quite well. Their condition was excellent. The rough was also in excellent condition. It was punishing, but you could generally find your ball and hit from it. The sand traps (mostly avoided thank goodness) were also in excellent condition.
A previous reviewer mentions being able to drive 250 yards or not showing up. That might be true for some holes if you’re playing the tips, and yes, there are several must carries that are in the 200 yard range for the blue (6300) and white (6000) tees, but you will not be bombarded with darn near impossible carries one after the other. That being said, those who have difficulty getting off the tee will not do well on this course. That flubbed, dribbling 60 yard mi sh$t will not serve you well. You will have several blind tee shots where you cannot see the landing areas. The landing areas are there and you just have to hit a decent tee shot. There will also be holes where you cannot see the green. The landing areas are clear, however, and where you have to hit your tee shot to and what you have to do when you get there will be apparent.
The holes are bordered by the desert, which are considered environmentally protected areas that you are not allowed to enter and are played as water hazards. I learned from all the wayward balls dotting that landscape that the local critters are not fond of golf balls. This is target golf to a good extent, but it was not so hard that I did not find the course very enjoyable to play.
Rounds on this course are REGULARLY in the 5-5 1/2 hour range. That is the norm. This doesn’t bode well for high-end-twilight-rate golfers such as myself. Started at 1:00 and did not finish the last 2 holes with a 5:45 sunset. Factor in the clouds, which obscured the setting sun (did I mention the views?), the foursome in front of us who seemed not to notice or care that it was rapidly becoming too dark to hit golf balls and continued looking at 6 foot putts from every angle (same slow 4-some in front of us story), and what appeared to be a match between 2 pairs of players two groups in front of us…you get the picture. Anyway PLAN on at least 5 hours, which almost makes paying the prime rate of $175 and being able to play your entire round in daylight a kind of extortion.
The service was great. I didn’t encounter any rude valets. I also ate one of the best hot dogs I have ever had on a golf course and it was only $5 with chips! There’s water every 3 holes for when it’s hot, but strangely enough, I didn’t see any ball washers. I would definitely like to return to this course. Maybe dedicate some overtime at work specifically for making the trip out here again and paying the prime rate so that I can actually finish before dark.
Got a good golfnow locals rate and came out to play early (6:30) on a Thursday. Saw only 1 other group during the round and really enjoyed the course. The course is set up well for quick play with generous landing areas and spaces for bail-outs and common misses. That also means the course is not too difficult; however, if the wind kicks up, like it did for us, it can mean a 3-5 club adjustment. The course condition was fantastic; lush fairways and rough and good looking greens. All in all, a very user-friendly experience and fun to play, but don't come expecting a tough course.
Just got back from Las Vegas. I went with friends who wanted to give me a proper send-off before I move to Hyderabad, India in just 90 short days. We went for the USA Sevens Rugby tournament - - and I had heard great things about The Wolf course at Paiute Resort. Obviously I threw my sticks in the trunk!! All the positive things I've been hearing are most certainly TRUE! My goodness....a "Cheeseburger" review with no negatives?? Can it happen?? Is it true?? Yes...in spades!! Organized, friendly staff...superb practice facility. We went out at 7:30 A.M. on Saturday (2/13/10) - - it was a little cold (41-degrees) but that's not a negative. We may have been the first ones out - - and we saw NOBODY either in front of us or behind us all day. We finished in just a shade over four-hours. The course from tee to green on all 18 wonderful holes is immaculate. The recent rains have made it all as green and plush as you will ever find. Not a bad lie in any fairway...the ball sits up nicely on beautiful green turf-grass as nice as I've ever seen. The greens were rolling so true...fast downhill - true and with the most subtle breaks going uphill. We got some tips from the starter about the greens breaking away from the snow-capped mountains to the West...which was "usually" true...but it's still a good idea to look at every putt from both sides/ends...the breaks, like I said...are subtle...but they are there!! The rough was not too long....perfect for resort golf. The rough was not overly punative...but you'd still rather keep it in the short grass!! I love the layout...most of the greens are well-bunkered...following the "Pro Tips" on the very nice GPS screen in every cart will save you a few strokes. There is just the right mix of shorter par-fours, nice par-threes and long par-fives. Some of the longer par-fours are real monsters. We played from the Yellow tee boxes...perfect, I think for my partner and me...we're both 11.8 Indexers. I shot a smooth 85 (44-41) and I loved every minute I was on the course. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Do not play this course on Saturday mornings. Twice now, we teed off 1 full hour after our reserved tee time. During my last (and final) visit to Tuscany on February 13, 2010, both the Starter and Pro Shop Clerk were rude about the delay. The course was in good shape but the 6 hour overall experience is not worth repeating.
Nice, very comfortable layout, but only a few great holes; condition was fantastic; although the course is fairly close to the freeway, only 2 holes feel like you're close to anything other than the beautiful course; not an overwhelming design, very playable. I enjoyed it and will be back, but for me it's a good course, just not a great one.
Played Sunday, 1/31 at 11am. Great conditions. Quick, hard greens. Pace of play could have been a little faster, but we were on vacay so no worries. Customer service was great. Nice variety of holes. Good challenge. Course knowledge would have helped alot but we'll have that next trip. Great deal with the OB Sports Creek Card (from Tijeras Creek in So. Cal). We played Angel Park for $55 on Sunday with out Creek Card discount. Course well worth that. I'd definitely recommend the course. Stay BELOW the hole on all greens!!!
First time playing this course. Played Jan. 8th early morning. Affortable Resort Golf Course. Great customer services from bag pick up to starter. Course conditon was wonderful from tee to green. The cart got top notch GPS system with very helpful "Pro Tip" guides for each hole. Close to Vegas strip and downtown - only 30 minutes drive. Like to challenge this course again and to try other two courses.
Played 1/7 morning. Friendly and helpful staff. Course condition was great overall. Will return again when I visit Las Vegas.
Played New Years Eve. Called at 7:45 and asked to get a single out. Said I had an 8:42 tee time. Put me with two great locals who had some course knowledge as I had not played Sun Mountain before. Bag staff met me in the parking lot and took my bag. They also directed me to the pro shop. Got to my cart with clubs loaded and headed to the range for all you can hit balls on grass. Putted for a while on very large putting green. A few instructions from the starter and we were off on time.
Played the tips which really did not make the course much longer as I still hit two of the par 5's in 2. Fairways were cut very tight and we got a lot of roll off the tee. Now 3 of the 4 par 3's were over 200 yards. Add a little breeze and they were tough.
Don't remember being in any traps put partners said they were in good shape. Bev cart around on the front but not on the back. Snackbar at the turn was closed. Very good value for $69 during Christmas week. Would be a very tough course with any significant wind.
Played the tips which really did not make the course much longer as I still hit two of the par 5's in 2. Fairways were cut very tight and we got a lot of roll off the tee. Now 3 of the 4 par 3's were over 200 yards. Add a little breeze and they were tough.
Don't remember being in any traps put partners said they were in good shape. Bev cart around on the front but not on the back. Snackbar at the turn was closed. Very good value for $69 during Christmas week. Would be a very tough course with any significant wind.
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