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Destination: Palm Springs

Desert hotbed Palm Springs anchors the Coachella Valley, a region home to a collection of cities with a wealth of golf communities. The valley is a favorite spot for seasonal residents and retirees, especially those after sunny winters on golf courses in prime, lush and green condition.

Located about 110 miles west of Los Angeles, the region has been heavily influenced by such celebrities such as Bob Hope, who brought the Bob Hope Classic Pro-Am to the valley in 1960. Star power like Bing Crosby, Desi Arnez and President Dwight D. Eisenhower have all competed in the legendary event.

The desert valley extends 45 miles between the San Bernadino and Santa Rosa mountains, south towards the saltwater Salton Sea, California's largest lake. A collection of communities make up what is often grouped together as "Palm Springs" including La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage - all of which golf plays a major role in the way the each was planned.

Between January and April, few spots on earth are better for desert golf, with more than 100 golf courses ranging from exclusive private clubs to resort courses and over-achieving municipal plays. Locals enjoy steep discounts in their respective municipalities, while vacationers from northern climates can enjoy the same rye and bent grass they play back home, only with palm trees and spectacular mountain backdrops.

In the winter months, afternoon highs still peak out around 70 degrees, making for ideal hiking and biking weather in the mountains when off the golf course. In the summer, highs can reach the 120s, and most snowbirds head back north and the valley's population shrinks significantly. The heat can be intense, but locals find relief in at a shady pool or day spa.

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Courses

Course City Rates from
Course City Rates from
Mountain/Royal at Indian Palms Golf & Country Club
Tee Times
Indio $12
PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course
Tee Times
La Quinta $25
Desert Dunes Golf Course
Tee Times
Desert Hot Springs $15
Stadium Course at PGA WEST
Tee Times
La Quinta $50
Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA WEST
Tee Times
La Quinta $40
North Course at Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Springs $25
Desert Island Country Club
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $88
Santa Rosa Course at Mountain Vista Golf Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $24
North Course at the Golf Club At Terra Lago
Tee Times
Indio $22
Indian/Mountain at Indian Palms Golf & Country Club
Tee Times
Indio $12
Pete Dye Resort Course at Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $34
Valley Course Desert Springs Resort
Tee Times
Palm Desert $24
South Course at Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Springs $25
Royal/Indian at Indian Palms Golf & Country Club
Tee Times
Indio $12
Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $12
PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course
Tee Times
La Quinta $35
Gary Player Course at Mission Hills
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $18
Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST
Tee Times
La Quinta $35
Woodhaven Country Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $12
North Par-3 at Shadow Hills Golf Club
Tee Times
Indio $8
Palm Course at Desert Springs Resort
Tee Times
Palm Desert $32
Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
Tee Times
Cathedral City $22
Shadow Hills Golf Club
Tee Times
Indio $17
South Course at the Golf Club At Terra Lago
Tee Times
Indio $20
Big Rock Golf & Pub at Indian Springs
Tee Times
Indio $25
El Cielo/Los Lagos at Desert Princess Country Club Cathedral City $55 - $80
Date Palm Country Club
Tee Times
Cathedral City $10
Mountain View at Desert Willow Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Desert $34
La Vista/El Cielo at Desert Princess Country Club Cathedral City $55 - $80
Heritage Palms Golf Club
Tee Times
Indio $33
South/West at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $15
Resort Course at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Springs $11
Pebble Course at Cimarron Golf Club
Tee Times
Cathedral City $10
Desert Falls Country Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $19
South Course at Ironwood Country Club Palm Desert $110
Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Desert $34
Legend Course at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Tee Times
Palm Springs $10
Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Tee Times
Indian Wells $39
Palm Royale Country Club
Tee Times
La Quinta $10
North/South at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $15
Pate Course at Rancho La Quinta La Quinta $75 - $200
SilverRock Resort
Tee Times
La Quinta $35
Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Tee Times
Indian Wells $39
Indio Golf Course
Tee Times
Indio $15
The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Tee Times
Palm Desert $14 - $17
Mission Lakes Country Club Desert Hot Springs $29 - $69
West/North at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Tee Times
Rancho Mirage $15
Jones Course at Rancho La Quinta La Quinta $75 - $200
Ivey Ranch Country Club Thousand Palms $15 - $30
Palm Desert Country Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $25
Palm Desert Resort Country Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $11.25
Los Lagos/La Vista at Desert Princess Country Club Cathedral City $55 - $80
The Sands Golf & RV Resort
Tee Times
Desert Hot Springs $19 - $33
The Classic Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $69
San Gorgonio Course at Mountain Vista Golf Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $29
Boulder Course at Cimarron Golf Club
Tee Times
Cathedral City $18
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $44
La Quinta Country Club
Tee Times
La Quinta $110
O'Donnell Golf Club Palm Springs $60 - $74
Canyon Estates Golf Course Palm Springs N/A
Marrakesh Country Club Palm Desert $75
Arroyo Course at Indian Ridge Country Club Palm Desert $120
Rancho Casa Blanca Country Club Indio $12
Suncrest Country Club Palm Desert $35
South Course at Toscana Country Club Indian Wells $65 - $250
North/East at The Lakes Country Club Palm Desert $65 - $85
The Madison Club La Quinta $150
Arnold Palmer Course at PGA WEST La Quinta $115
Tamarisk Country Club Rancho Mirage $90
Palm Desert Greens Country Club Palm Desert $40 - $60
Pete Dye Course at Hideaway Club La Quinta $130
Desert Course at The Vintage Club Indian Wells $125 - $190
Tommy Jacobs' Bel Air Greens Palm Springs $15
Classic One/Classic Second at Bermuda Dunes Country Club Bermuda Dunes $30 - $90
The Quarry at La Quinta La Quinta $125 - $135
Eighteen Hole at Outdoor Resort & Country Club Cathedral City $25
The Classic Course at Indian Wells Country Club Indian Wells $200
Mountain View Country Club La Quinta $115 - $130
Rancho Mirage Country Club Rancho Mirage $39 - $95
The Vineyards Golf Club Coachella $20 - $29
South/North at The Lakes Country Club Palm Desert $65 - $85
The Palms Golf Club La Quinta $110
Porcupine Creek Golf Club Rancho Mirage N/A
Stone Eagle Golf Club Palm Desert $130
Eagle Falls Golf Course Indio $39 - $95
Thunderbird Country Club Rancho Mirage $100
The Springs Club Rancho Mirage $87 - $95
Nine Hole at Outdoor Resort & Country Club Cathedral City $12
Sunrise Country Club Rancho Mirage $65
Oasis Country Club
Tee Times
Palm Desert $13
Tri-Palm Country Club Thousand Palms $45 - $55
Outdoor Resort Indio Indio N/A
Clive Clark Course at Hideaway Club La Quinta $130
The Cove Course at Indian Wells Country Club Indian Wells $200
Desert Crest Country Club Desert Hot Springs $12
Desert Horizons Country Club Indian Wells $90
Caliente Springs Resort Desert Hot Springs $10
Arnold Palmer at Mission Hills Country Club Rancho Mirage $185
North Course at Toscana Country Club Indian Wells $65 - $250
East/South at The Lakes Country Club Palm Desert $65 - $85
The Reserve Club Indian Wells $125
Motorcoach Country Club Indio N/A
Jack Nicklaus Private Course at PGA WEST La Quinta $115
Hidden Springs Country Club Desert Hot Springs $15
Escena Golf Club
Tee Times
Palm Springs $27
Citrus Course at La Quinta Resort La Quinta $105
Club at Morningside Rancho Mirage $125
Championship Course at Palm Valley Country Club Palm Desert $85 - $125
East/West at Monterey Country Club Palm Desert $80
Mountain Course at The Vintage Club Indian Wells $125 - $190
Tradition Golf Club La Quinta $135
Grove Course at Indian Ridge Country Club Palm Desert $120
Plantation Golf Club Indio $100
Short Course from The Quarry at La Quinta La Quinta N/A
North Course at Ironwood Country Club Palm Desert $85
East/South at Monterey Country Club Palm Desert $80
Coral Mountain Golf Club La Quinta $80 - $109
Andalusia Country Club La Quinta $50 - $200
Challenge Course at Palm Valley Country Club Palm Desert $62
Portola Country Club Palm Desert $10
Mountains at Bighorn Golf Club Palm Desert $150 - $350
Par-3 Course at Tri-Palm Country Club Thousand Palms $20
Canyons at Bighorn Golf Club Palm Desert $150 - $350
Tom Weiskopf Course at PGA WEST La Quinta $115
Pete Dye Challenge at Mission Hills Country Club Rancho Mirage $185
Ladera Golf Club Thermal N/A
Par-3 at Tradition Golf Club La Quinta N/A
Seven Lakes Country Club Palm Springs $50
Lake/Classic One at Bermuda Dunes Country Club Bermuda Dunes $30 - $90
Dinah Shore Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club Rancho Mirage $185
Chaparral Country Club Palm Desert $50
Avondale Golf Club Palm Desert $85
Eldorado Country Club Indian Wells $120
Classic Second/Lake at Bermuda Dunes Country Club Bermuda Dunes $30 - $90
South/West at Monterey Country Club Palm Desert $80
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