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Cimarron Golf resort
67603 30th Ave Cathedral City, California 92234
Phone: 760-770-6060
Walking permitted. Located in a dry river bed with great views of the mountains. Links-type course. Sod-wall bunkers with crushed white marble. Large greens with subtle breaks. A challenging links-type layout. Tif-dwarf greens.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $150.00;
Course Architect: John Fought;
Established: 1999;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 71;
Women's Par: 72. -
Classic Club
75200 Northstar Resort Pkwy Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-601-3601
Very challenging with wide, sculptured fairways, 32 acres of lakes and streams and large, multi-level Tif-sport greens. A number of dogleg holes and elevation changes. Impressive landscaping with no palm trees. Bunkers are large and deep. Home course for the Bob Hope Classic.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $150 +;
Course Architect: Arnold Palmer;
Established: 2006;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Desert Falls Country Club
1111 Desert Falls Parkway Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-340-4653
A links-type course that is surprisingly hilly for the desert. Well trapped with deep bunkers. Very large, multilevel greens. Water a major factor on seven holes. A fair and demanding course. Semiprivate. Available to the public. Members can walk.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $150 +;
Course Architect: Ronald Fream;
Established: 1984;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Desert Princess Country Club
28555 Landau Boulevard Cathedral City, California 92234
Phone: 760-322-2280
A well-maintained resort course, adjacent to the Doral Hotel. Very wide fairways. Three sets of tees. Large lakes come into play on 10 holes of the 27. Greens are quite large, some are two-level. Newer nine is integrated with original 18.
Number of Holes: 27;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $125.00;
Course Architect: David Rainville;
Established: 1985;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Desert Springs J.W. Marriott Resort
74855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone: 760-341-1756
Very similar well-maintained resort courses. Appeals to all skill levels. Wide, rolling fairways with two and three level greens. Much water, both scenic and in play. Bunkers everywhere. Pro-link GPS. Most of the holes have no buildings on them.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Ted Robinson;
Established: 1987;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Desert Willow Golf Resort
38995 Desert Willow Drive Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone: 760-346-7060
A top of the line course. Impressive clubhouse with great mountain views. No buildings in or near the courses. Pro-link GPS.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $75.00 - $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Michael Hurdzan & John Cook;
Established: 1997;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Heritage Palms Golf Club
44291 Heritage Palms Drive Indio, California 92201
Phone: 760-772-7334
Heavily contoured with some changes in elevation. Generous fairways. Well bunkered. Good use of water. No two holes are alike. Challenging par 3 holes. Medium size tif-dwarf greens.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $125.00;
Course Architect: Arthur Hills;
Established: 1996;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
1097 E Murray Canyon Drive Palm Springs, California 92264
Phone: 760-327-6550
The course has been rebuilt, with much water, added numerous deep bunkers and fairway contouring. It is now scenic and challenging. Great views of the Indian Canyons. In a wind-free zone. No buildings in or near the course. There are 850 palm trees.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $150.00;
Course Architect: Billy Bell, Sr, rebuilt by Casey O'Callaghan & Amy Alcott in 2004;
Established: 1964;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Indian Springs Golf & Country Club
79940 Westward Ho Indio, California 92201
Phone: 760-200-8988
This old course was completely rebuilt in 2000. New holes were added and the original holes were substantially modified. Water is in play on 13 holes. To the Green GPS system. Course is exceptionally well maintained.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Course Architect: John Gurley, Sr, major remodel by Dave Ginkel in 2000;
Established: 1962;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Indian Wells Golf Resort
44500 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, California 92210
Phone: 760-346-4653
A complete rebuild of the original Ted Robinson designed West Course. The change is dramatic. Brilliant white sand is used for excellent definition of the holes. Site of the 2007 Skins game. Par View GPS system. No buildings in or near the course.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Ted Robinson, Sr, renovated by Clive Clark in 2006;
Established: 1986;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
La Quinta Resort & Club
50200 Avenue Vista Bonita La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-564-7610
Spectacular setting against the mountains. Small greens are well guarded by large, deep bunkers. The front nine has very few trees and no homes on course. The back nine has large palms.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Pete Dye;
Established: 1980;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Mission Hills Resort
71501 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Phone: 760-328-3198
Pete Dye layout with some of his trademarks -- large, deep bunkers, large lakes, and railroad ties. Somewhat gentler than most of his courses. Very rolling but with wide fairways.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Pete Dye & David Pfaff;
Established: 1987;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Mountain Vista Golf Club at Sun City Palm Desert
38180 Del Webb Boulevard Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-200-2200
Similar to Santa Rosa except longer. Medium to large greens with contouring. Several difficult par 4 holes. Interesting dogleg holes. Impressive views of the mountains. Houses line the fairways but usually are set above the course level.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Course Architect: Billy Casper & Greg Nash;
Established: 1999-2001;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 71. -
Oasis Country Club
42330 Casbah Way Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-345-2715
This course features water hazards on every hole. Well maintained with medium-wide rolling fairways and various-sized two-level Bermuda greens. Well trapped.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $25.00 to $34.00;
Winter Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Course Architect: David Rainville;
Established: 1985;
Course Type: Executive;
Men's Par: 60;
Women's Par: 60. -
Palm Desert Country Club
77200 California Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-345-2525
An older course that has been completely transformed. Homes line all the holes, but are set well back and are not a problem. Very well conditioned.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Course Architect: Billy Bell, Sr, major rebuild by Cary Bickler in 2006;
Established: 1962;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Palm Desert Resort Country Club
77333 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-345-2781
An interesting design with rolling fairways and some difficult greens. Well trapped. Wide fairways with water on nine holes. 9 and 18 are good challenges. Tif-dwarf greens. Moderately priced.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $24.00 or Less;
Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Course Architect: Joe Mullenaux;
Established: 1980;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Palm Royale Country Club
78259 Indigo Drive La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-345-9701
Extensive use of water. Well trapped. Best of the public access par 3 courses. In very good condition. Bermuda greens. Offers all of Ted Robinson's trademark design features on a small scale.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $24.00 or Less;
Winter Rates: $49.00 or Less;
Course Architect: Ted Robinson;
Established: 1985;
Course Type: Par 3;
Men's Par: 54;
Women's Par: 54. -
PGA West - Nicklaus Tournament
56150 PGA Boulevard La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-564-7170
A strong test, but not as demanding as the Stadium. Multilevel fairways. Difficult, heavily trapped Tif-dwarf greens of varying sizes. Water a major factor. Some blind holes to make you gamble.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus;
Established: 1987;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
PGA West Resort - Norman
81405 Kingston Heath La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-564-3900
Links course with desert landscaping. Moderately contoured. Bunkers are marble chips. Small landing areas. Very much a target course. Tif-dwarf greens. Has a club house separate from the other two Resort courses. Only Greg Norman course in the desert.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Greg Norman;
Established: 2000;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
PGA West - TPC Stadium
56150 PGA Boulevard La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-564-7170
Famous from many TV appearances, it hardly needs description, but you have to play it to believe it. Huge bunkers, lots of water, and greens with devilish breaks. Tif-dwarf Bermuda greens.
Number of Holes: 36;
Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Pete Dye;
Established: 1986;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 72. -
Rancho Las Palmas Country Club
42000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Phone: 760-862-4551
Narrow fairways except on the holes that play over the river bed. A pleasant traditional course. Some parallel fairways. Average size greens. Bunkers are usually of moderate size and depth. Clubhouse open to the public. Well maintained for a heavily played course.
Number of Holes: 27;
Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $125.00;
Course Architect: Ted Robinson;
Established: 1977;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 71;
Women's Par: 71. -
Rancho Mirage Country Club
38500 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Phone: 760-324-4711
A moderately rolling course. Bermuda greens are small-to-medium with medium breaks. Several parallel fairways. Several of the par 4's are very challenging. Water in play on half the holes. A good venue for medium to high handicap players.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $25.00 to $34.00;
Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00;
Course Architect: Harold Heers;
Established: 1984;
Course type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 70;
Women's Par: 72. -
Shadow Hills Golf Club
80875 Avenue 40 Indio, California 92203
Phone: 760-200-3375
Rolling terrain and contoured fairways. Lots of water, both scenic and in play. Tif-sport greens, 30 to 35 yards deep. Numerous large "whale tail" bunkers. Beautiful desert landscaping.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $100.00 to $150.00;
Course Architect: Schmidt-Curley Desing, Inc.;
Established: 2004;
Course Type: Regulation;
men's Par: 71;
Women's Par: 71. -
Shadow Ridge Resort - Marriott
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert, California 92211
Phone: 760-674-2700
A desert course that is sharply contoured with changes in elevation. Greens and bunkers are quite large. Large waste areas. Tif-dwarf greens. Doglegs on a few holes. A challenging course. Exceptionally well maintained and one of the best in the area.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00;
Winter Rates: $150.00 +;
Course Architect: Nick Faldo;
Established: 2000;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 71. -
SilverRock Resort
79179 Ahmanson Lane La Quinta, California 92253
Phone: 760-7778884
One of the Hope Classic courses starting in 2008. Longest public course in the area. A challenging layout, yet enjoyable for all golfers. Uplink GPS on carts. Located in an area with fine views of the nearby Santa Rosa mountains. Very large bunkers and lots of water features.
Number of Holes: 18;
Summer rates: $75.00 to $99.00
Winter rates: $150 +;
Course Architect: Arnold Palmer;
Established: 2005;
Course Type: Regulation;
Men's Par: 72;
Women's Par: 71.