La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.3
2013 Reviews (2013)
5 Stars
885
4 Stars
771
3 Stars
234
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
87.7%
Recommend this course
1715 out of 2013 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 52 reviews
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4.5
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.0%
Recommend this course
73 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
PGA West Dunes delivers a challenging layout with undulating greens, strategic water hazards, and well-maintained fairways that consistently impress desert golfers. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, combined with strong value for money, make this a must-play desert destination.

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

4.3
2013 Reviews (2013)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 36
19th Hole Scenic Views 31
Brunch 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 88
Water Hazards 88
Undulating Greens 71
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 62
A Weekend Splurge 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 71
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 30

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of sand

Challenging greens guarded by sand traps and target fairways made it difficult for beginners to play. The course was in excellent condition- tee blocks, fairways, and greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course difficult elevated greens

If you are 15+ handicapper you most likely won’t shoot well at this course. As with any Pete Dye course the elevated greens penalize an inaccurate approach shot. Shots that would normally stay on the green roll off and even your green side chip and sand shots often result in another green side chip or sand shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK course, but not a typical desert course

Fairly flat with thick rough and some water. I was expecting more desert conditions on the course. Sand bunkers were hard with very little sand. Greens were fast and fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Staff, not so muych

The guy at the desk, said he could not find any reservation around 11 am. I booked on Golfnow and seems you don't have that in your system?

Kid cleaning our clubs, got 10 bucks, put our clubs on the rack and never cleaned mine. Rud

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Pete Dye

Fun Pete Dye course and typical. Short irons to many greens thinking birdie, only to be scrambling to make bogey. Back 9 is much more scenic and makes the round worth it. Pace of play is slow, but not terrible. Overall fun course which gives you a taste of the Mountain Course scenery with a little more reasonable price point.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/16/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens

PGA West Dunes course is a very good course with an interesting layout and great undulating greens. It is tough enough with plenty of water and traps spotted throughout.

It does need more sand in the traps, larger tee blocks due to the many divots on the tees and a couple of dogs to keep the ducks in the ponds. Seventeen green was unplayable due to the volume of duck fecal matter on the green.

Overall great lunch before and good experience playing PGA West Dunes course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf experience

Course was in fabulous condition. Staff was extremely friendly. Weather was great! A must play when out in the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/02/2026:
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Hearing this makes our day, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon.
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