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