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