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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

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