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