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LA QUINTA, Calif. - Playing the newly resurrected Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, golfers are greeted with a surprise every time they pull up to the next tee box.
The new signs at the "Skins Tees" are a fun part of the experience. Each sign pays homage to the course's past as a former host of the Skins Game from 2003-2006 when stars such as Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, Fred Couples and John Daly stalked the course, looking for birdies, bragging rights and stacks of Benjamins.
Tee signs such as "Couple's Cash Cow" at no. 8 or "Tiger's Delight" at no. 15 will keep this rich history alive now that the course has been saved after a multi-year closure. Neighborhood residents banded together to purchase the course for a reported $6 million in early 2024.
It was in mint condition when I teed it up in January during the weekend of The American Express.
“We’ve been dreaming of this day for a long time,” said Mark Reider, president of the TLQMA board of directors. “The homeowners, along with everyone involved in the club’s restoration, have poured their hearts into this project, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. This is truly a special golf club, and we can’t wait to share it with our neighbors and golf travelers from around the world.”
During my round, it was easy to see why this course needed to be saved. It's got some nice views of the surrounding mountains and is just plain fun to play. It's not a demanding Pete Dye course that will kick your teeth in like those at PGA West. Six ponds are properly placed throughout the routing, affecting a third of the holes. Water is most often a manageable menace on the par 3s. It's a wonderful member's course that's open to the public. Public tee times are now available starting at $140 per player, Monday through Thursday, and $160 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The clubhouse is currently closed for renovations; it will eventually include a full-service golf shop and a signature restaurant. The design and décor will be heavily influenced by the famed mid-century modern aesthetic prevalent in one of winter's best golf destinations. When the work is finished, Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta will once again be considered one of the desert's best. Even without a clubhouse for use, GolfPass reviews are strong right now as golfers rediscover this restored gem.
GolfPass reviewer 'Ekam1996' gave his round five stars on Jan. 18, writing "[I] Played this course 4/5 years ago and it was in poor condition. I noticed it reopened and thought I would give it a try…and I’m glad I did!! The course is in great shape and very playable. Wide fairways and great greens. I would recommend this course."
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