PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course

Enjoyed the day with my two boys. Course was fun for amateur golfers

**Golf Review: PGA West Dunes Course**

I recently played the PGA West Dunes Course over Labor Day weekend, and while I'm always prepared for rough course conditions during the holiday, this round was particularly challenging.

First, the weather was intense, with temperatures soaring into the upper 100s. Despite the extreme heat, the course's preparation for player hydration was disappointing. We were only provided with two water bottles at the start, and there was really just one water station available on the course. Considering the conditions, this was inadequate. To add to the frustration, the cart person came around late in the round, well after we had already started feeling the effects of the heat.

As for the course itself, the greens were extremely stiff, almost to the point of being gimmicky. It was difficult to get any real consistency in putting, as the ball would either roll too far or stop abruptly depending on where it landed. This made for a frustrating experience, especially when you’re trying to factor in the challenging layout of the Dunes course.

Overall, the combination of tough playing conditions and lack of adequate hydration options made for a less-than-ideal day of golf. While I usually enjoy a good challenge, the Dunes Course fell short in both comfort and playability this time around.

This is the first time I played the SINCE the green remodel

I thought the greens were fast but hard. Way more difficult in a good way. Next time I play I will score better..

Great conditions for summer, really fun. Don't let the yardage fool you, green complexes are no joke!

Very challenging course. Played well but the heat affected our groups playing abilities. No food was available except pre made sandwiches. There is like no shade on the golf course and there was no breeze. The beverage cart employee was around often to keep us hydrated which was nice, but allegedly players ambassadors had chilled towels available. We never got one and we were feeling the heat. Sort of disappointing. Greens were slowish, but I could see how if they were too fast the course would be extremely difficult. Very cool layout. Just mildly miserable when it’s 110 outside at 9am. Would love to come back when the weather was more tolerable. Starter was very professional and informed us well on the course which was appreciated.

Course for summer conditions was great. Greens were solid and in great shape. Still too pricey given the time of year for golf in the desert. Bring back the great desert summer deals. Courses are not in top shape with hardly anyone playing in the afternoon. The price point may discourage golfers.

Played a 12:45 round, 7/17/24. And let me start by saying the course did everything they could to keep players cool, aside from coming around with more ice towels like they said. Greens are rock hard, but they said the redone greens take 12-16 to months come around. So around November they should be really good. Otherwise the course is fantastic, but I cannot stress enough, keep yourself cool playing in the summer heat.

Staff were very friendly from the people in the pro shop to the starter. Pace of play was surprisingly slow for this time of year. We waited on just about every hole. The course was in fairly decent condition considering it was July. Greens were very firm. The course is appropriately named The Dunes. Lots of bunkers which were very deep.

Greens were very challenging, giving the "Dunes" name a true meaning. Course was in good shape though and cant beat the price due to the heat.

The greens are worse than most fairways and nothing about this is advertised, literally worst greens I’ve ever played on

We played this course last year and loved how challenging it was. Not called Dunes for nothing. This year we were told they restructured the greens. They are now 40% bigger than last year but still a big stiff so good luck getting your balls to stick. Most of the greens were a tad slow when putting. That was a good thing. The 4 of us had a blast playing here and will definitely be back.

For me being a professional novice golfer this course was perfect. From the layout to the scenery. The tee boxes are well kept and the lakes are not to difficult to hit past. Most definitely coming back

My two sons and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The starter was outstanding as he gave us an overview of the property. The course was challenging particularly the fast greens that were upgraded last year. The course was in great shape and the majestic mountains were amazing. We had a great time and will return next year to play the dunes or mountain course. Thank you staff!