PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course

An underrated course among the 5 PGA west courses. Quite challenging from the black tee though. Very good pace of play. Condition not as good since the course is still recovering from the rain damage. Would definitely play it again.

Unfortunately parts of the course still had flooding and therefore was cart path only. I have always enjoyed this track and look forward to returning when conditions are better.

Course is in great condition given that the other course is submerged under water from recent storms. Was all cart path only but easy to follow. The course plays true to a Pete Dye course - relatively short but extremely difficult around the greens. Super interesting course and would highly recommend.

Staff is awesome and welcoming. Unfortunately it rained the week before so cart path only, range was closed, and part of the 18th fairway was flooded. This is definitely not a course you would wanna play when you're not warmed up. I'm also surprised there's not a screen showing yardages on the cart but it did have a nice speaker to play music. The course itself was links style and has a lot of rolling hills and undulations with false fronts on the greens. For the money I'd go with other courses that offer a little more amenities and don't have problems with draining rain water.

The layout of the course was wonderful, but the fairways were a little beaten up, but not really a problem. However, the greens were simply too difficult for the average golfer. Good shots to the green were not rewarded at all.

I lived on this course for 14 years but just went back after moving away and brought my golf buds with me. One hole after another kicked out A..es! I went through a love hate relationship with the Dunes course over the years but honestly it's fun in a torturous golf sort of way and I'm loving it again. Don't miss this gem! By the way we played Nicholas Tournament at PGA west the next day and what a relief. Everyone says Nic is harder but all our scores say the challenge at PGA West is TPC Stadium and The Dunes course!

Green complex renovation resulted in firm greens. I hit a high ball and only had to fix 2 shallow ball marks. Forces you to club down to allow roll out, which is tricky because of the false fronts. Until these greens mature, this will be a difficult test for anyone above a 10 handicap.

Let’s be fair. Pete Dye courses and my 12 hdcp don’t mix! His tracks are killer. To be perfectly clear, this is a very fine track. For me, over the top difficult. The folks in my playing circle would not be happy if I recommended such a hard course. Elevated greens. Hard and fast. All but one of the few I hit in regulation held. Even from up tees (silver) it ate me alive. Waited on almost every shot. But here’s the deal. I had a great day. Terrific practice facility. Paired with nice people. The staff is a delight. So my gripe isn’t with PGA. It’s with ME! Stop playing Pete Dye-abolical courses. For me, 18 holes of torture.

Super fast greens that have all been rebuilt The great test of gold The great test of gold

Absolutely great course. Greens are like pool tables so if you don't spin it like Mickelson, don't go flag hunting. Expansive landing areas give you great looks at the greens. Staff is excellent. Views are spectacular.

This is just a great course. The service and the amenities when you get there are first rate. The course is in very good shape, but be warned, the greens are hard in every meaning of the word. Undulating greens can leave you in some unexpected and difficult spots, but that is the Pete Dye signature touch. You have to embrace it. The course marshals did a good job of hustling a couple slower groups along, so we finished right on four hours. Only drawback among amenities was the restaurant/lounge was closed at 5 PM.

I said "Darn you Pete Dye" at least a dozen times. Greens are diabolical but it was a blast.