79-179 Ahmanson Lane,
La Quinta, California 92253
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Randy Duncan (GM & Director of Golf).The Course:
18 holes. Desert-style. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Desert and mountains.
Designer:
An Arnold Palmer Classic Course.
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18 miles SE of Palm Springs
From I-10 just north of Indio, take the Jefferson Street exit and head south on Jefferson Street. After approx 5 miles turn right onto Avenue 52. After 1 mile turn left into SilverRock Way and follow signs to golf.
SilverRock
SilverRock Resort: In the Coachella Valley, the neighbourhoods of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta and the like, were already home to a stunning array of golf courses. In the mid-2000s, the area's golfing reputation was pushed even further with some newer arrivals - among them, the Arnold Palmer designed courses at SilverRock and the Classic Club.
SilverRock was created for top professionals and keen amateurs alike. The layout's smooth, open lines contrasting sharply with the jagged slopes and peaks of the Santa Rosa mountains, which rise up directly beyond the course's western boundary. The good-width, well-groomed fairways, laid out with plenty of desert rough between them, are often defined by ominously large, open bunkers, which also feature strongly around the greens.
Occasionally a small lake or the Coachella Canal also presents a fairway-hugging threat. The canal, which winds its way through the back-nine loop, dangerously flanks the very long par-4 15th, one of the toughest holes on the course.
Most holes contain plenty of contouring, even if there are no major elevation changes to cope with. Large tamarisk trees put in an appearance at the dog-legging par-4 5th, a rare departure from the layout's generally open, desert terrain.
Beyond the course, the marble-like hills with their subtle tones of red, white, green and brown, beautifully complement Palmer's skilful interplay of smooth-lined fairways, large but not overly deep bunkers and nicely presented desert areas. Nowhere is this more evident than at the bunker-laden par-4 4th and exquisite par-3 8th.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.
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In 2008 SilverRock's Arnold Palmer course became one of the four host courses for the PGA Tour's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Arnold Palmer himself, a part-time La Quinta resident, won the event 5 times (see our Tournaments section >by Tournament >Bob Hope Classic).
Silverrock is owned by the City of La Quinta and managed by Landmark Golf Management. The clubhouse, situated amongst some rocky outcroppings, is a charming renovation of the former working-ranch hacienda, built by Mr & Mrs Howard Ahmanson of Home Savings & Loan renown.
The original masterplan for the SilverRock Resort included a second 18-hole championship golf course, a world-class practice centre, retail venues, luxury and boutique hotels and a convention center (most of this still to be constructed).
49 - 499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
+1 (760) 564 4111
Visit websiteLa Quinta Resort & Club is a legendary hideaway and meeting destination, renowned since 1926 for its charm and serenity. La Quinta Resort & Club features 90 holes of top-quality golf, including the famous Stadium Golf Course at PGA West and the picturesque Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort. Spa La Quinta offers resort guests a variety of unique indoor and outdoor treatments.
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.
45 - 200 Washington Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
+1 (760) 391 4600
Visit websiteThe Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta is a brand new hotel developed in the rapidly expanding city of La Quinta, close to the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens and just a 30 minute drive from the Palm Springs International Airport. The hotel has 130 suites made up of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom suites, located on three floors. Every suite has complimentary high-speed internet access.
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La Quinta Resort; 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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