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Palm Springs, California, in the heart of the Coachella Valley, is one of the most popular year-round resort destinations in the world, with an estimated 5 million visitors per year. Nestled at the foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, a carefree two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is one of eight individual desert communities, including Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, and Indian Wells.

List of the Palm Springs and area Golf Courses:
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"Welcome to Palm Springs only up-to-date golf guide. Offering "real" online tee times and golf reservations direct from the valley's premiere golf resorts and golf courses. Our Palm Springs golf vacations offer world renowned golf courses, golf instruction and first rate ammenities.

Here in the world’s finest golf destination, you will find the perfect environment for enjoying and improving your game: abundant sunshine, low humidity, dramatic desert scenery and more than 110 courses from which to choose.

Major golfing events such as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, the Nabisco Championship (formerly the Dinah Shore) and the Skins Game are conducted here each year. Our golf course designers include such top names as Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Ted Robinson — and they have done some of their finest work here in the Coachella Valley.

Besides golf, the desert also offers other terrific activities including
tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking and more. Dining adventures range from the ultimate gourmet experience to true California casual. Shopping is also world-class with designer boutiques, art galleries and weekly street festivals for treasure hunting.

That is, if you can drag yourself away from the breathtaking golf
courses described in this guide!"

Cathedral Canyon Country Club
34-567 Cathedral Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, California
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27 Regulation Holes
Lake/Mountain: Men- 72/117; Ladies- 72/127
Mountain/Resort: Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/124
Resort/Lake: Men- 70/110; Ladies- 70/124
Designed by David Rainville, the Cathedral Canyon Country Club offers three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The greens are slightly sloped, but considered by locals as among the best in the area. The fairways vary in width, and you can see most of the greens from off the tee boxes. Flat to moderately rolling, medium-wide nonparallel fairways. Strategically positioned bunkers and over 20 lakes.
Cimarron Golf Resort
67-603 30th Avenue
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Opened: January 2000
Architect: John Fought
Cimarrón Golf Resort is an upscale 36-hole golf facility located in the famous desert community of Palm Springs. Cimarrón features two championship layouts (The Long Course and The Short Course) highlighted by creative contours, brilliant white steep-faced bunkers and impeccable playing conditions.
Desert Dunes Golf Club
18550 Palm Drive North
Desert Hot Springs, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/124, Ladies- 72/122
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
The first desert course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Voted as one of the best public courses in Southern California. Laid out among large dunes and mature desert trees. Has a unique Scottish links flavor. The par-3 fifth hole requires a long tee shot over a desert setting with a mesquite backdrop. Bent grass greens.
Desert Falls Country Club
1111 Desert Falls Parkway
Palm Desert, California
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18 Regulation
Men- 72/121; Ladies- 72/124
Architect: Ronald Fream
A links-type course that is surprisingly hilly for the desert. Heavily trapped. Very large, multilevel greens. Water a major factor on seven holes. Five sets of tees. A fair and demanding course. This course has served as a Stage I PGA Tour qualifying site. In November1992, it hosted Don Drysdale's PGA Senior Tour charity event. Bent greens.
Desert Princess Country Club
28-555 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, California 92234
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18 Regulation
Men- 72/121; Ladies- 72/126
Architect: David Rainville
Very wide fairways. Course is mostly flat. Four sets of tees. Large lakes come into play on 10 holes. Greens are large, some are two-level a good, well-maintained resort course. The well-bunkered greens and bent grass make this course a challenge.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Located on Desert Willow Drive off of Country Club
( between Cook Street and Portola Avenue)
Palm Desert, California 92260
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Firecliff Course : Men- 72/132; Ladies- 72/128
Mountain View Course : Men- 72/126; Ladies- 72/128
Architect: Michael Hurzdan and Dana Frye with PGA Professional John Cook
Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Frye and John Cook with large lakes, desert wasteland and bunkers throughout. The water and rock features, and large desert landscaping highlight both courses. These courses will test your skills, keep you honest and keep you coming back for more!
Escena Golf Club
1000 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, California 92264
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Architect: Nicklaus Design
Formerly the Palm Springs Classic, the Escena Golf Club epitomizes the revitalization and repositioning of Palm Springs as a cosmopolitan desert retreat. Taking its cue from all that is the “new” Palm Springs, Escena Golf Club provides a complimentary “sense of place” through its own defining architecture that will be sophisticated, unique, urbane and eclectic!
Heritage Palms Golf Club
44-291 Heritage Palms Drive South
Indio, California
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18 Regulation , Men- 72/119; Ladies- 72/107
Architect: Arthur Hills
Very golfer friendly, yet extremely challenging for all levels of golfers. Wide rolling fairways, making for good tee shots. There are four large lakes, and plenty of greenside bunkers.
Indian Canyon Golf Resort
1097 Murray Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Designed by Casey O' Callaghan
The par 72, 6,550 yard championship course has four large lakes which come into play on six of the holes, but the most extraordinary feature are the 5 five par holes. The lush course with rolling mounds and fairways has more than 850 palm trees, including some 500 Washingtonia filifera palm trees native to the Agua Caliente Tribe and an important tree in the history of the Tribe.
Indian Palms Country Club
(formerly The President's Club)
48-630 Monroe Street
Indio, California 92201
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27 Regulation, Men- 72/131; Ladies- 72/120
Architect: Jackie Cochran/Helen Dettweiler
Older part of the course has wide fairways and large trees. Newer part has narrower fairways and the rough quickly becomes desert. Water on 15 of the 27 holes. Elevated greens. Terrain varies from quite rolling to flat. This challenging layout is where President Dwight D. Eisenower wrote his memoirs, celebrating his birthday annually at the resort. Bermuda greens.
Indian Springs Country Club
46-080 Jefferson Street
La Quinta, CA 92253
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18 Regulation, Men- 71/109; Ladies- 74/114
Neil Finch, PGA GM/Director of Golf
Indian Springs is a great course for the high-handicap golfer and very respectable for the low-handicapper as well when played from the back tees. The course features medium to wide fairways, mostly flat except near the desert wash which comes into play on numerous holes.
Indian Wells Golf Resort - East Course
44-500 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, California
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36 Regulation, Men- 72/117, Ladies- 72/113
Architect: Ted Robinson
Rolling fairways, beautiful greens in a natural desert setting. Many parallel fairways, but plenty of mounding to seperate them. It features undulating fairways, heavy bunkering, several water hazards and Bermuda greens.
Indian Wells Golf Resort - West Course
44-500 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/115, Ladies- 72/111
Architect: Ted Robinson
Rolling fairways, beautiful greens in a natural desert setting. Many parallel fairways, but plenty of mounding to seperate them. It features undulating fairways, heavy bunkering, several water hazards and Bermuda greens.
Landmark Golf Club
84-000 Landmark Parkway
Indio, California 92203
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36 Regulation
North Course: Men- 68.5/121, Ladies- 69.7/124
South Course: Men- 68.9/123, Ladies- 70.9/128
Architect: Lee Schimdt / Brian Curley
Landmark Golf Club located in Indio, California, is a 36-hole, desert oasis of two challenging and picturesque, championship golf courses set amid hundreds of acres of natural terrain. Created for professional golf events by the vision of PGA TOUR professionals to promote the spirit and competition of the game of golf, Landmark Golf Club is situated in the foothills of the lndio Hills.
La Quinta Resort - Dunes Course
46-080 Jefferson Street
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/114; Ladies- 72/124
Architect: Pete Dye
The Dunes course has held both the California State Open and PGA Tour Qualifying School. Designed by Pete Dye, it provides a relaxing round of golf with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain and desert landscapes. Well bunkered with railroad ties and lots of water. The PGA of America rated 414 yard par-4 17th one of the country's toughest holes. Golf Magazine rates La Quinta's courses a silver medalist.
La Quinta Resort - Mountain Course
46-080 Jefferson Street
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/113; Ladies- 72/120
Architect: Pete Dye
The Dunes course has held both the California State Open and PGA Tour Qualifying School. Designed by Pete Dye, it provides a relaxing round of golf with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain and desert landscapes. Well bunkered with railroad ties and lots of water. The PGA of America rated 414 yard par-4 17th one of the country's toughest holes. Golf Magazine rates La Quinta's courses a silver medalist.
Marriott Desert Springs
74-855 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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27 Regulation, Men- 72/116; Ladies- 72/124
Architect: Ted Robinson
The Marriott’s Desert Springs Valley and Palm golf courses also offer fantastic views of their surroundings in the Coachella Valley of southern California. The par-72, 6,627-yard Valley Course rewards players with striking scenes of the Santa Rosa Mountains, while the par-72, 6,761-yard Palm Golf Course offers views of the desert as well as the resort itself.
Mesquite Country Club
2700 Mesquite Avenue
Palm Springs, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/118
Architect: Bert Stamps
Moderately rolling with mature trees and spectacular views of the mountains. It is well bunkered, with eight small lakes and many palm trees. The course plays over and along a streambed, so it is much tougher when the water flows. Mesquite has hosted several local PGA and Golden State Tour events. Bermuda greens.
Mission Hills - Gary Player Signature
70-705 Ramon Road
Rancho Mirage, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/118
Architect: Gary Player
First Gary Player course in the desert. Rolling with many bunkers and lakes. Millions were spent landscaping this impressive layout. Golf Magazine voted it one of the top ten new resort courses.
Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Course
71-501 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/117; Ladies- 72/107
Architect: Pete Dye
Pete Dye Opened in 1987, the Resort course has hosted the California State Open, Senior PGA, LPGA, and Nike Tour Qualifying Schools. Pete Dye's trademark railroad ties and pot bunkers are evident from the first tee to the 18th green.
Mountain Vista Golf Club
38180 Del Webb Blvd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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36 Regulation
Santa Rosa Men- 72/119; Ladies- 72/116
San Gorgonio Men- 72/123; Ladies- 72/108
Architect: Greg Nash & Billy Casper
The Mountain Vista Golf Course is a Par 72, championship golf course comprised of two 18-hole courses. Landscape features include more than 20 lakes, waterfalls, hundreds of palm trees and views of threesurrounding mountain ranges. The course was designed by architect Greg Nash and PGA Hall of Fame member Billy Casper.
Oak Valley Golf Club
1888 Golf Club Drive
Beaumont, CA 92223
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18 Regulation
Being a site for the PGA Tour Stage Two Qualifying Tournament, this par 72 Landmark Signature Design is filled with challenges to test players of all skill levels. Multiple teeing grounds that stretch the course from 5350 to 7003 yards, well-manicured bunkers, native grass areas and a touch of water provide stunning highlights to its beauty and splendor.
Palm Desert Country Club
77-333 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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18 Regulation
Set against spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rose and San Jacinto Mountains, the Palm Desert Resort Country Club is delight for any golfer. The par 72, championship golf course enjoys the splendor of mature trees and lush landscaping. The unique design features spacious fairways and newly replaced, enlarged greens.
PGA West - Greg Norman
56-150 PGA Boulevard
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/124; Ladies- 72/116
Architect: Greg Norman
The stunning PGA West Greg Norman Course lies in a seabed 40-feet below sea level surrounded by an immense crescent of terra-cotta mountains. The course teems with purple, white and yellow wildflowers, while the mix of tall and short native grasses produce different shades of green running almost to silver. The demands of this course are a challenge for players of all levels.
PGA West - Jack Nicklaus
56-150 PGA Boulevard
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/124; Ladies- 72/116
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
Has hosted the Grand Slam of Golf Wendy's Tree Tour Challenge and is home to the PGA 's Tour Qualifying School. It features contoured fairways, undulating greens and deep sand bunkers. A tamer version of the Stadium Course. Elevated ties, forced carries over water and huge, multi-tiered greens are the Jack Nicklaus trademark. Bent greens.
PGA West - TPC Stadium Course
56-150 PGA Blvd.
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/132; Ladies- 72/124
Architect: Pete Dye
The original home of the Skins Game, this Pete Dye designed, world famous course has been viewed by millions on TV. The ultimate challenge awaits you at this "see it to believe it " golf course. Packed with pot bunkers, sand, water and sidehill lies. One of the course highlights is a 19-foot-deep, greenside bunker that flanks the par-5 16th hole. The TPC is considered one of the 100 greatest courses in the world. bent greens.
Rancho Mirage Country Club
38-500 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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18 Regulation, Men- 67.7/111; Ladies- 70.6/119
Architect: Harold Heers
One of the best kept secrets in the desert, the Rancho Mirage Country Club features a rolling course, narrow fairways and small greens. There are wonderful views of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. Water comes into play on nine holes. Higher handicappers will enjoy the forgiving fairways, while better players are challenged from the blue tees. Bermuda greens.
Shadow Ridge Golf Course
9002 Shadow Ridge Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92260
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18 Regulation, Men- 71.4/128; Ladies- 69.6/119
Architect: Nick Faldo (his first design on the West Coast)
Set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains, Nick Faldo's vast international experience and passion for strategic design and detail are clearly in evidence at the Shadow Ridge Golf Course. Faldo, winner of six Major championships and the all time leading Ryder Cup point scorer has focused his passion on his first design in the United States. According to Faldo, Shadow Ridge draws inspiration from the great sand-belt courses of Australia.
SilverRock Resort
79179 Ahmanson Lane
La Quinta, CA 92253
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18 Regulation, Men- 72.0/130; Ladies- 71.06/125
Architect: Arnold Palmer.
SilverRock Resort is a challenging 7,753 yards sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains. So impressive and uniquely long is the course (hole #12 is a 658 yard par 6), that it has already been chosen by the PGA Tour as the future home of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course - Legend
1885 Golf Club Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
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36 Regulation, Men- 69.5/116; Ladies- 72.6/120
Architect: Billy Bell, Sr.
Originally designed by Billy Bell, this course has been renovated to Arnold Palmer standards, including the addition of over 40 bunkers. The picturesque mountain views will enhance any round as you play this mature course which makes it's way through many tree lined fairways. With over 60 bunkers and deceptively undulated greens, this legend of a course will often sneak up and grab you.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Course - Resort
1885 Golf Club Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
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36 Regulation, Men- 71.4/128; Ladies- 69.6/119
Architect: Ted Robinson
The course is a links style desert layout and is a challenge to players of all abilities. Its unique design brings together a natural desert beauty as well as a odern architectural design. The mountain views along with the rolling terrain, well placed bunkers, and wonderful water scapes, leave a lasting impression on all who visit this fabulous course.
Triology Golf Club at La Quinta
60-151 Trilogy Parkway
La Quinta, California
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18 Regulation, Men- 72.7/127; Ladies- 71.6/120
Architect: Gary Panks
Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, California, is a daily fee 18-hole championship golf course designed by golf course architect Gary Panks. The course design lends itself to the natural terrain and vista views overlooking the Coachella Valley. At just under 6,900 yards from the championship tees, the course offers challenge and enjoyment for all skill levels.
Woodhaven Country Club
41-555 Woodhaven Drive East
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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18 Regulation, Men- 72/111 Ladies- 72/116
Architect: Harold Heers, Jr.
Woodhaven is a private country club that is considered one of the best hidden gems of the desert. The golf course was designed with gentle rolling slopes, narrow fairways, with spectacular mountain views throughout the 18 holes. Small greens and some water. The course usually rewards the mid to high handicapper.

List of Museums:

Palm Springs Air Museum
See vintage World World II combat aircraft. A must see for the history buff!
Open daily year-round. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer hours; 8 a.m .- 3 p.m. through September 30. Adults $8, seniors & military $6.50, children $3.50, group tours. 745 North Gene Autry Trail,
760-778-6262.

Palm Springs Desert Museum
Promoting the understanding of art and the performing arts through education.
Open Tuesday - Sunday, year round except major holidays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $7.50, seniors 62+ $6.50, children 6-17, student and military with ID $3.50. Community Day first Friday of the month with free admission to all.
101 Museum Dr. 760-325-7186, Recorded info 760-325-0189

Village Green Heritage Center
Contains historical tributes to desert pioneers.
Labor Day to Memorial Day; open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday Memorial Day to Labor Day; open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday 219-223 S. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-323-0151

McCallum Adobe
Built in 1885 from native soil. Houses the collection of the Palm Springs Historical Society. Open Wednesday noon - 3 p.m., Tuesday - Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 admission Closed end of May to Mid October. 760-323-8297

Miss Cornelia White's House
Constructed in 1893 from railroad ties. Open Wednesday noon - 3 p.m., Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 admission Closed end of May to Mid October. 760-323-8297

Ruddy's General Store Museum
A replica of a 1930-1940's general store. Open Thursdays - Sunday October - June, Saturday & Sunday July - September. Admission 95 cents
760-327-2156

Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
Hopi-style building built by Cabot Yerxa over two decades. Open Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 67-616 E. Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs
760-329-7610

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
An educational hands on museum. Tours and museum store.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m. Admission $5,
71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-321-0602

Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
A collection of historical artifacts in adobe home built in 1926. Open Wednesday - Sunday September - June Nominal admission fee, call for hours 760-342-6651
82-616 Miles Ave, Indio

La Quinta Historical Society Museum
September - June 15 open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Admission free 77-885 Montezuma, La Quinta 760-564-1283

Malki Museum
Open Monday - Sunday, Admission free, but donations accepted. 11-795 Fields Road, Banning 909-849-7289

Palm Desert Historical Society Museum
Housed in Palm Desert's first fire station(built in 1949), features a fire engine from the early 1970's, pictorial display and historical video. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, closed July & August 72-861 El Paseo, Palm Desert
760-346-6588

General Patton Memorial Museum
Features memorabilia of World War II training ground. Open daily year round, 9:30 a.,. - 4:30 p.m. Adults $4, seniors, $3.50, children free.
Thirty miles east of Indio, take I-10 east to Chiriaco exit. 760-227-3483

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