Desert Pines Golf Course is located in beautiful sunny Las Vegas Nevada, approximately 9 miles from the famed Strip. By cab, from the strip, it takes about 20 minutes to get there.Desert Pines Golf Course Club House/Pro Shop
When you first come upon Desert Pines Golf Course, it is rather unassuming. The Clubhouse is nice but not extravagant, and its tucked away in an unassuming part of Las Vegas (a McDonald's sits kittycorner to it across the street). If you have a morning tee time, make sure to go to the dining room and get their world famous breakfast sandwich and bloody mary.
The pro shop is well put together, but wasn't overly impressive. The golf pros were very cordial and willing to help us in any way needed. Cost for the round was about $169, which is competitive for this time of year and for a weekend. The price also included a range ticket, which is a must see.
Desert Pines Golf Course Practice Facility
One of Desert Pines Golf Course's crown jewels (aside from the course itself) is their new practice facility. Sitting two stories high, and boasting an automatic loading system, it is definitely something worth checking out. The only downfall I'd give the driving range is that it doesn't have real grass. I'm a big fan of real grass driving ranges on Las Vegas golf courses.
Desert Pines Golf Course Review
Now to Desert Pines Golf Course itself. As you can see from the Scorecard, the course is not extremely long. And true to its word, none of the holes felt difficult to approach. The fairways can be slightly narrow at times, and outside the rough is a very fine, rocky pebble desert, so don't forget to bring a club you can nick up. As far as golf courses go, I'd say Desert Pines Golf Course was very well put together. It was an enjoyable round overall, and I'd say I'd go back again.
Regarding the golf course itself, there is only one hangup - the greens. Although the were in great shape, overall they seemed very slow. Fast greens always seem to make a golf course more enjoyable and challenging, and the speed on the greens at Desert Pines Golf Course were a little disappointing. Other than that, there is really nothing to complain about.
Overall, 7 out of 10. The slow greens really hurt this courses ratings. Otherwise would have probably been a 9. Would recommend it for no other reason than my buddy said the last time he was in the clubhouse he saw Willie Nelson about to go out for a round.
Desert Pines Golf Course - Las Vegas Nevada
On a personal side note, and because I like you, I played really terrible the day I played here. It could have been the lack of sleep and Las Vegas nightlife, but I think it had something more to do with the fact that my golf swing was all out of whack. As I was on the course I began wondering if I even knew how to golf swing, if I had ever learned it, or if I'd lost all my mojo. When this happens to me I just try to get back to basics, back to the fundamentals, hit the range a little before my next round, and focus on hitting good crisp shots. Just thought I'd offer this tidbit in case you find yourself in the same spot on a golfing vacation.
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