A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.2
1596 Reviews (1596)
5 Stars
703
4 Stars
636
3 Stars
175
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
34
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
84.2%
Recommend this course
1386 out of 1596 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 42 reviews
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4.2
247 Reviews (247)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
Recommend this course
217 out of 247 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
Clubs Yes
GPS No

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

Reviews

4.2
1596 Reviews (1596)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
19th Hole Scenic Views 31
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 86
Water Hazards 86
Undulating Greens 69
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 61
A Weekend Splurge 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 71
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 30

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Pete Dye course

Wonderful day at the Dunes,
The greens are really tough to play.
Really sloppy and hard.
The difficulty is really around the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

Have played here many times in the past. Always thought the course was a challenge but fair. Did not like the recent changes to the course. Arrived to find out there was no GPS on the cart. The driving range was hitting off the mat and the golf balls were coated in sand. The greens were changed to the original design which meant larger and the shoulders were rounded. The greens would not hold a shot and rolled off. Not sure who the course is designed for but it obviously was not

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

“A little slice of heaven”

I have played couple of the PGA west courses before I would say that this one was special price. Even though the undulated dream possible sometimes, it couldn’t have been more beautiful and fun. The views of the golf course from any hole are spectacular and the mountain, La Quinta Cove backdrop is breathtaking. It’s a fantastic course in fantastic condition and even if you are not a low handicap golfer, you are sure to have a blast and enjoy pristine condition of this fabulous course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Always enjoy playing the Pete Dye Dunes course. I want to take a moment and comment on the staff. From the start we arrived we were greeted with friendly bag attendants to great pro shop staff, starter and course marshal. Had drinks and appetizers to finish the day with a great view of the golf course, can’t beat the weather either, Thanks to a great team effort at your course. Indio

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough greens

The greens are tough. You need to be accurate or your ball ran off the greens. The starter let us on early and we finished our round in less than 4 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough but fair

It’s a Pete dye course. Tough as nails but fair if you choose the right tees for you. Decent layout, needs a few more weeks to mature.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

New greens - they will be amazing when they age. Back nine is amazing- great holes - every one.

Rangers need to do their job and move folks along.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough sledding

This course was tough! Lots of water to negotiate and very difficult rough areas.
If you’re looking for a resort type course, that’s fun to play with family or friends. This one isn’t for you.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sad Service

Starter was a miserable. Course was "Cart Path Only", which made it play very slow. Was over priced for the conditions. Tried to grab a bite to eat after, but was never approached by a server so we left. Will not be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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