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