About
ABOUT THE CLUB
Desert Pines offers locals and travelers alike a memorable experience just 15 minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip
Featuring the award-winning design of iconic golf course architect Dye Design and the best pace of play in the city, and the upscale service and amenities that rival the finest private golf clubs, Desert Pines Golf Club provides daily fee golfers with a foursome of reasons to visit. From its spectacular layout reminiscent of golf in the Carolinas, to its luxurious clubhouse – which pays homage to golf’s greatest legends, Desert Pines offers locals and travelers alike a memorable experience just 15 minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip.
an award-winning course
OUR ACCOLADES
Awards & Recognitions

- 3 1/2 – Star Recognition for “Places to Play”; Golf Digest, 2014
- 3 1/2 – Star Recognition for “Places to Play”; Golf Digest, 2013
- 3 1/2 – Star Recognition for “Places to Play”; Golf Digest, 2012
- 3 1/2 – Star Recognition for “Places to Play”; Golf Digest, 2011
- Ranked #50 in GolfDigest’s 2009 Readers’ Choice “Top 50 Public Golf Courses“
- 3 1/2 – Star Recognition for “Places to Play”; Golf Digest, 2009
- “Best 9 Holes in Vegas” Hole #7 Casino Connection, 2008
- “Best Practice Facility in Las Vegas” Avid Golfer Dallas, 2007
- Host course of the Golf Channel’s Big Break II, 2004
- “Most Underrated Course” VegasGolfer Fairway Awards ‘Honors’, 2004
- “Top Strategic Course in Nevada” The Straight Ball Guide – Nevada Golf, 2003
- “Tourism Development Award” Governor’s Conference on Tourism, 2003
- “Best Driving Range” Las Vegas Life, 2003
- “Top 100 Golf Ranges in America” Golf Range Magazine
- “Best New Upscale Course” Golf Digest, 1997
- “Best New Course in Las Vegas” Review Journal Reader’s Poll, 1997
What They Are Saying
An exceptional golf course also must have an exceptional practice facility. And that’s definitely the case at Desert Pines.
Avid Golfer Dallas, 2007
It’s a lot of fun. In fact, it might be the ultimate risk/reward course around … (and) there are great finishing holes and all of the par 5’s are a lot of fun.
Four-time Cy Young award winner and Las Vegas resident, Greg Maddux
Played Desert Pines yesterday. Congratulations on what you have done. Never have seen the golf course in ALL aspects in better shape. Looking forward to my next round there!
Las Vegas Golf Guru, Nov. 2007
The Desert Pines Golf Center is comprehensive, even offering target areas shaped like famous holes such as the 17th island green at Sawgrass and the second hole at Pinehurst.
Mobile Travel Guide, 2008
As unique in panache as it is fun to play Desert Pines is truly a one-of-a-kind golf experience.
Utah Fairways Fall

history
IN THE MAKING
The first golf facility developed and constructed by Walters Golf in a public-private partnership with the City of Las Vegas, Desert Pines Golf Club opened in late 1996 in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. Walters Golf is owned by well-known businessman and sports better, Billy Walters. The course was owned and operated by Walters Golf from its opening until the transfer of ownership to Arcis Golf was finalized in August 2014.