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Best Golf Courses In Palm Springs
Planning your next golf trip to the California desert? We put together a list of the best courses to play in the Palm Springs area.
By Matt Aylward
12 BEST GOLF COURSES IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA
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4.8
4.8/5
98.7%
Address: 44291 South Heritage Palms Dr., Indio, CA 92201
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6698
Slope: 127
Rating: 71.9
Year built: 1996
Architect(s): Arthur Hills, Spencer Holt
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $65-125
Summary: Heritage Palms Golf Club is located in Indio, just south of Palm Springs, and on the border of LaQuinta and Bermuda Dunes. This 18-hole championship Arthur Hills designed course is 6,698 yards of pure golfing pleasure.The par of 72 course is rated 71.9, and it has a slope rating of 127. The club features an expansive clubhouse with a Pro Shop, practice facility and restaurant. The course has 4 large lakes, plenty of greenside bunkers, and beautiful putting surfaces.
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4.6
4.6/5
97.4%
Address: 42330 Casbah Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Holes: 18
Par: 60
Yardage: 3489
Slope: 92
Rating: 56.2
Year built: 1985
Architect(s): David Rainville
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $45-59
Summary: THE OASIS COUNTRY CLUB Voted “the best Executive Par 60 Golf Course in California” by real golfers at Golf Advisor. This impeccably maintained and challenging 18 hole golf course features 22 shimmering lakes, colorful floral and desert landscapes and 360° majestic mountain views. Specifically designed to challenge the better player without intimidating the casual golfer. And it can be played in well under 4 hours. Walkers Welcome!
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4.6
4.6/5
96.5%
Address: 38995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6913
Slope: 129
Rating: 73.4
Year built: 1998
Architect(s): Dr. Michael Hurdzan, John Cook, Dana Fry
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $71-219
Summary: THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE: Natural Beauty With A Desert Setting. The Mountain View course at Desert Willow Golf Resort was designed to highlight rolling fairways, flowing water features, and natural desert floral. Beautifully framed mountain views, undulating greens surrounds, and 8 tee selections (including 3 combo tees), give Mountain View its own distinct personality from our slightly more challenging, tournament-quality Firecliff course.
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4.6
4.6/5
96.0%
Address: 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6558
Slope: 128
Rating: 73.5
Year built: 1986
Architect(s): John Fought, Ted Robinson, Sr.
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $209
Summary: Not far from Indian Wells, Indian Wells Golf Resort – Players Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Indian Wells Golf Resort – Players Course difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Indian Wells Golf Resort – Players Course is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Indian Wells.
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4.7
4.7/5
94.9%
Address: 38-995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7056
Slope: 138
Rating: 74.1
Year Built: 1997
Architect(s): Dr. Michael Hurdzan, John Cook, Dana Fry
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $71-154
Summary: THE FIRECLIFF GOLF COURSE Measuring 7,056 yards, is a true test of skill where golfers must negotiate their way around extensive natural areas, numerous water features and more than 100 bunkers/waste areas. Firecliff is consistently ranked among the best courses you can play in the nation, currently # 20 in California! While enjoying your round, remember to take in your surroundings and appreciate the Desert Willow views and beauty.
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4.7
4.7/5
94.0%
Address: 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7050
Slope: 138
Rating: 74.2
Year built: 1986
Architect(s): Clive Clark, Ted Robinson, Sr., Weller Designs
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $109-229
Summary: Just twenty minutes from Palm Springs International Airport, discover the Indian Wells Golf Resort, Southern California’s premier golf destination. Among its many accolades, the Indian Wells Golf Resort holds the distinction of being the only 36-hole public golf facility on Golfweek’s Top 20 “Best Courses You Can Play” in California. Callaway Performance Center at the Indian Wells Golf Resort The Callaway Performance Center, conveniently located inside the clubhouse at the Indian Wells Golf Resort, is a state-of-the-art fitting bay that utilizes CPAS – the Callaway Performance Analysis System. Using two high-speed cameras and ball-flight simulators, a computer monitor will display your launch conditions – ball speed, launch angle and spin rates. In addition, CPAS measures path angle and angle of attack to the ball. You can be custom fit for woods, irons or both. You’ll leave the appointment with your custom specifications and you’ll be one step closer to shooting the lowest round of your life.
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4.6
4.6/5
93.8%
Address: 1097 E. Murray Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6593
Slope: 119
Rating: 70.8
Year built: 2004
Architect(s): Casey O’Callaghan
Greens: Bermuda/Rye Grass
Fairways: Bermuda/Rye Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $112-144
Summary: The Indian Canyons Golf Resort is an unparalleled delight for golfers of all skill levels. Our clubhouse is a beautiful and pictographic setting ideal for your indoor or outdoor event. Whether you are planning a small group or major corporate outing, we have incredible ideas and services to assist you in organizing every detail from ordering creative tee prizes and catering to professional cart staging, scoring, and event day logistics.The PGA Director of Golf and golf staff can custom design an outing of any size. With an 18-hole championship golf course, a 25 station practice facility and a clubhouse that looks out over the golf course, one can easily comprehend why the Indian Canyons Golf Resort is an unmatched golf destination in the Greater Palm Springs Area.
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4.6
4.6/5
93.6%
Address: 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92211
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7322
Slope: 144
Rating: 75.8
Year built: 2006
Architect(s): Arnold Palmer
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $130-175
Summary: Not far from Palm Desert, Classic Club Golf offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Classic Club Golf difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Classic Club Golf is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Palm Desert.
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4.4
4.4/5
91.4%
Address: 56-150 PGA Boulevard, La Quinta, CA 92253
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7204
Slope: 143
Rating: 75.3
Year built: 1987
Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus, Rick Jacobson, Thomas Pearson
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $66-249
Summary: Carved by time between some of the oldest and newest mountain ranges in North America lies PGA WEST, a geographically blessed golf destination. Symbolized by Coral Mountain which rises from the shell-laden desert floor bearing the distinct markings of an ancient ocean, the designs of nature and golf visionaries now rule this once submerged paradise. And if not for an error by early map interpreters, California’s Coachella Valley Desert would be known today as Conchella (Conch-Shell-A) Valley.
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4.5
4.5/5
90.0%
Address: 81-405 Kingson Heath, La Quinta, CA 92253
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7300
Slope: 150
Rating: 76.1
Year built: 1999
Architect(s): Greg Norman, Matthew Dusenberry, Tad Burnett
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Tiftdwarf Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $66-228
Summary: Carved by time between some of the oldest and newest mountain ranges in North America lies PGA WEST, a geographically blessed golf destination. Symbolized by Coral Mountain which rises from the shell-laden desert floor bearing the distinct markings of an ancient ocean, the designs of nature and golf visionaries now rule this once submerged paradise. And if not for an error by early map interpreters, California’s Coachella Valley Desert would be known today as Conchella (Conch-Shell-A) Valley.
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4.5
4.5/5
90.4%
Address: 56-150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta, CA 92253
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7300
Slope: 150
Rating: 76.1
Year built: 1987
Architect(s): Pete Dye, Alice Dye
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $67-174
Summary: Carved by time between some of the oldest and newest mountain ranges in North America lies PGA WEST, a geographically blessed golf destination. Symbolized by Coral Mountain which rises from the shell-laden desert floor bearing the distinct markings of an ancient ocean, the designs of nature and golf visionaries now rule this once submerged paradise. And if not for an error by early map interpreters, California’s Coachella Valley Desert would be known today as Conchella (Conch-Shell-A) Valley.
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4.5
4.5/5
88.4%
Address: 50200 Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6781
Slope: 135
Rating: 72.6
Year built: 1981
Architect(s): Pete Dye
Greens: Tifdwarf Grass
Fairways: Winter Rye Grass
Season: Year round
Green Fees: $59-217
Summary: La 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 some of the country’s best golf, including the famous Stadium Golf Course at PGA WEST and the picturesque Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort. World-class Spa La Quinta offers resort guests a variety of unique indoor and outdoor treatments including PGA WEST Golf Massage, open-air Celestial Showers, Sacred Stone Massage and more.
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