 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.
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