La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.1
1961 Reviews (1961)
5 Stars
860
4 Stars
753
3 Stars
225
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
82.8%
Recommend this course
1671 out of 1961 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.7
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.1%
Recommend this course
126 out of 143 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6578 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.4

Formerly known as La Quinta Resort Dunes Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Greens Tif Eagle Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1981)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt, Long Pants/Walking Shorts are accepted. No Denim, T-shirt, Tank Top, Athletic Shorts/Cargo Shorts.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
1961 Reviews (1961)

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Not for high handicaps! Greens were more difficult than other Pete Dye greens I’ve played. Too many false fronts sides backs you name it🤪 CONDITIONS NOT BEST DUE TO NEW OVER SEED. Beware first time visitors at this time of year. Course layout great less super tricked up greens. Putting fine holding edge green approach shoots…forget it!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Only bad thing was the tee boxes. Would be nice to have them level. But other than that great track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/05/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good and Tired!

Wow! Lots are people - beautiful course. 5 1/2 hour round. BUT, very fun and challenging… course is in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

beautiful vistas

just open after overseeding, grass was high in rough, hard to find ball.

cart path only made it difficult to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great pace of play

Just sanded the greens otherwise would have been 5 stars pace of play was great. Finish the round under 3 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very difficult

We had a great time the course played hard due too the length of the rough, my guess 6 inches if you didn’t hit in the fairway, it took you a minute to find your ball and then once you found it, it didn’t go very far. We don’t get to play in those kind of conditions so even though it was difficult, it was fun. We would play it again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Exceptional

Course was in great condition for the dead of summer. Greens were a touch slow but rolling beautifully, a few of the bunkers were a bit more clay than sand. All in all, fantastic day of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/16/2025:
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Summer Conditions

Beautiful scenery, friendly staff, but playing in the middle of the summer you have to expect summer conditions. That being said, grass on the fairways and greens was not nearly as nice as some of the other courses I've played this week, but overall, the course is definitely worth playing, especially on a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome love Dunes!

Thanks everyone what a great value !

Conditions fantastic and thank you to The Man! Brian! Waters towels and ice! Brian is the best !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/12/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too hot to really enjoy the course

My tee time was at 10:30am. No one on the course because it was so hot. 105F. Course was in decent shape but not as lush and green as some other courses. Staff was friendly. Would play again if temps are a little cooler.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dunes great in the summer!

Great time and great value. And thank you Brian for all of the ice towels and water!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/05/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent!

Staff was friendly, polite, course is incredible. Greens are difficult, but makes the course unique.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great COURSE!!

I was intimidated when I read all the reviews about the firmness of the greens and the difficulty of the layout so the first couple holes were a little shaky but after some adjustments and proper strategy.... It was on and cracking!!! The conditions were excellent, The fairways were pure, the greens were fast but awesome. They came around numerous times to offer us more bottled water and wet towels!!! We were made to feel special which just added to the entire experience. We had a blast!! I cannot wait to play here and all the other PGA West Courses!!! Top level service!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Review

Course was in great summer shape after aeration.

Teeoff needs to lower prices in the summer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 07/14/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Merced player

Here for a week and I have a good review for the dunes course overall good layout , nice fairways and bunkers, greens are still growing in but they are worth the play in mid July,. It was my pleasure to play I recommend and a special thank you and appreciation to John the afternoon cart and club employee,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough, hot but honest golf test

First off...obviously it was hot. Bring water...and towels to keep wet and cool off often. Starter warned us that this would be a tough course...and he was right. Greens were almost clown golf with all the undulations. Had a grest time before during and after.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/18/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Professionally manicured greens paired with great staff

Greens were well maintained for hot summer weather (105 degrees). Staff were phenomenal on rounding and making sure that their guests are well hydrated with bottled water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

While not a long course it is one of the best tests of golf in the Coachella valley

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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