81-405 Kingston Heath,
La Quinta, California 92253
Office
+1 (760) 564 7100Pro shop
+1 (760) 564 3900Website
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PGA West Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Desert-style. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
Greg Norman
The nine 18-hole championship courses at PGA West are (all par-72):
PUBLIC ACCESS courses: (shared clubhouse) Pete Dye Stadium course (7300 yds from back-tees; est.1986) and Jack Nicklaus Tournament course (7204 yds; est.1987). (Own clubhouse) Greg Norman course (7156 yds; est.2000). (Shared clubhouse at the La Quinta Resort) Pete Dye Mountain course (6666 yds; rating 72.8; est.1980) and Pete Dye Dunes course (6578 yds; rating 72.3; est.1981).
PRIVATE courses: (shared clubhouse) Jack Nicklaus Private course (6951 yds; rating 74.3; est.1987), and Tom Weiskopf Private course (7164 yds; rating 74.2; est.1996), and Arnold Palmer Private course (6950 yds; rating 74.0; est.1986). (Own clubhouse) Pete Dye Private Citrus course (7151 yds; rating 74.2; est.1987).
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25 miles SE of Palm Springs
From I-10 between Thousand Palms and Indio, take the Washington St exit and head south on Washington Street. After 6 miles turn left onto Avenue 52, heading east. After 1.5 miles turn right onto Jefferson Street, heading south. After 1 mile turn left onto Avenue 54, heading east. After 1 mile turn right onto Madison Street, heading south. After o.6 miles turn left into Kingston Heath Drive and gatehouse. Follow directions to clubhouse.
PGA West (Norman)
PGA West Greg Norman course: PGA West's stable of star-studded courses includes this challenging Greg Norman design, laid out in true desert tradition. Although routed through a residential development, it is natural sandy waste areas, attractively adorned with all manner of desert flora, that lie in wait for anything hit too wayward from the tee.
The housing is barely noticeable as you journey around this excellently presented course. Many holes will feel a bit tight from the tee, as they weave their way through the attractive desert terrain. Around the greens and along many fairways, deep high-lipped dish-shaped bunkers reinforce the course's stylish appearance, while the stunning Santa Rosa mountains provide a wonderful backdrop to many holes.
Water hazards threaten on a handful of holes, especially at three of the par-3s where small lakes dangerously flank one side of the green. The par-3 13th is a fabulously testing combination of length, water, sand and a prodigiously sloping green (as many others are!).
Backing up your straight driving, your approach work and short game will need to be on song. Occasional wash areas cut in front of some greens, while most are defended by smooth run-offs, or thickish grassy rough and plenty of those menacing bunkers. Although far removed from the ocean, this is a golf course where you may well experience a few "shark bites" on your way round.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.
Excellent
The Greg Norman course and clubhouse are located about 2.5 miles away (by car) from the main PGA West clubhouse where the Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament courses are based. The Greg Norman course at PGA West has held many top level competitions, including Intercollegiate events and the first-stage of the PGA Tour's Qualifying School.
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253.
+1 (760) 564 4111
Visit websiteLa Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is a legendary destination, renowned since 1926 for its charm and serenity. Offering a full range of top-quality amenities and activities, the resort includes five top-quality golf courses at La Quinta and nearby PGA West, including the famous PGA West Stadium Golf Course and the picturesque Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort. The Spa La Quinta provides guests with a variety of unique indoor and outdoor treatments, while the resort also includes tennis amongst its activities, as well as a range of dining options.
La Quinta (Mountain and Dunes courses)
SilverRock; PGA West; Quarry at La Quinta; Indian Wells Resort; Indian Wells CC; Heritage Palms.
Desert Willow; Desert Falls; Desert Springs; Terra Lago; Eagle Falls; Bighorn; Trilogy at La Quinta; Mission Hills; Shadow Ridge; Classic Club.
50-777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta, California 92253
+1 (760) 777 1711
Visit websiteLocated in the city of La Quinta, the Embassy Suites is within walking distance or a short drive from numerous shopping, dining, parks and golf courses. Old Town La Quinta is right across the street from the hotel, with a mosaic of unique shops, restaurants and art galleries in an early California setting.
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La Quinta (Mountain and Dunes courses); SilverRock; PGA West; Quarry at La Quinta; Indian Wells Resort; Indian Wells CC; Heritage Palms.
Desert Willow; Desert Falls; Desert Springs; Terra Lago; Eagle Falls; Bighorn; Trilogy at La Quinta; Mission Hills; Shadow Ridge; Classic Club.
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(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
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Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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