Las Vegas Paiute Wolf Course
The biggest, hardest, most dramatic course in the Las Vegas Valley. Pete Dye stretched the Wolf to 7,604 yards across open Mojave Desert at the foot of Snow Mountain, making it the longest course in Nevada and the one serious players drive 30 minutes off the Strip to test themselves against.
Photo: Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
The Wolf is the headliner of the three Pete Dye courses at Las Vegas Paiute, a sprawling 36 hole reservation resort in the high Mojave Desert about half an hour northwest of the Strip. The Snow Mountain and Sun Mountain courses are excellent, but the Wolf is the one with teeth. Dye opened it in 2001 and built it long, bold and exposed, the kind of layout that uses the desert itself as the hazard and dares you to take it on from the back tees.
At 7,604 yards from the tournament markers it is the longest course in Nevada, and on a windy day in the open desert it can feel longer still. Yet the routing is generous from the right set of tees, with five to choose from, and the conditioning is consistently the best in the valley. The signature is the par 3 15th, a true Dye island green ringed by water and rough desert, but the round is full of the architect's trademark gambles: railroad tie bulkheads, fairways that reward the brave line, and greens that test nerve as much as length. It is the desert golf experience that visiting golfers remember.
The Wolf at a glance
- Opened
- 2001
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Type
- Desert
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,604 yds
- Green fee
- Around $100 to $200
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. The Wolf plays to a par of 72 of around 7,604 yards, the longest course in Nevada. Green fees are indicative, roughly 100 dollars off peak to around 200 dollars in the cooler peak months of 2026, with twilight rates available. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What sets the Wolf apart from the casino corridor courses closer to the Strip is the sense of space. Out here the city falls away, the desert opens up, and the only company is the rock and scrub of Snow Mountain rising to the north. Dye used that emptiness as canvas, framing target fairways against raw desert and asking the player to commit to a line on almost every shot. Bail out and the desert collects the ball; take it on and the course opens up.
The par 3 15th is the photograph everyone takes home, an island green hemmed by water and waste that demands a precise short iron with nowhere to miss. But the closing stretch is the real examination, a run of long, exposed holes into the prevailing wind that explains why the Wolf measures what it does. Pick the right tees and it is a fair, thrilling test; reach for the tips and it will find every weakness in your long game.
For the travelling golfer, the Wolf is the desert centerpiece of a Las Vegas trip. Pair it with a round on Snow Mountain or Sun Mountain for a full Paiute day away from the noise, or slot it alongside the valley's other Dye and Fazio designs for a week of serious desert golf bookended by the Strip's hotels and tables.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A fully public, daily fee course on the Las Vegas Paiute reservation, open to visitors and bookable online or through your trip planner |
| Green fee | Around 100 dollars in the hot off peak summer rising to around 200 dollars in the cooler peak months, with twilight and replay options; rates include cart and range balls (indicative) |
| Booking | Book tee times in advance, especially in the prime spring and fall desert season when the valley is busiest |
| On the day | Carts with GPS and unlimited range balls are standard; pick the right set of five tees to keep the longest course in Nevada playable |
| Getting there | About 30 minutes northwest of the Las Vegas Strip on US 95 toward Snow Mountain, an easy morning run from any resort hotel |
| Best months | March to May and October to November for the most comfortable desert temperatures; midsummer is hot but cheapest |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from the resort; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Almost everyone plays the Wolf as a day trip from the Strip, where the resort hotels put thousands of rooms, restaurants and tables within a short drive of the first tee. It is the easiest golf trip base in America: world class lodging, late nights, and championship desert golf a half hour away.
For a quieter stay, the Summerlin neighborhoods on the northwest edge of the city sit closer to Paiute and to several of the valley's best courses, handy if golf is the headline and the casinos are the sideshow.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Paiute Wolf questions
Who designed the Wolf Course at Las Vegas Paiute?
The Wolf was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2001. It is the third and most demanding of the three Dye courses at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, set in the open Mojave Desert at the foot of Snow Mountain.
How long is the Wolf Course?
From the tournament tees the Wolf plays to a par of 72 of around 7,604 yards, which makes it the longest golf course in Nevada. Five sets of tees bring it back to a comfortable length for every standard of player.
Can the public play the Wolf Course?
Yes. The Wolf is a fully public, daily fee course on the Las Vegas Paiute reservation, around 30 minutes northwest of the Strip. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly from around 100 dollars off peak to around 200 dollars in the cooler peak months, with twilight rates available. Always confirm current rates and tee times directly before booking.
What is the signature hole at the Wolf?
The signature hole is the par 3 15th, a Pete Dye island green surrounded by water and desert that has become one of the most photographed holes in Las Vegas golf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.