La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.3
2008 Reviews (2008)
5 Stars
883
4 Stars
769
3 Stars
233
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
88.2%
Recommend this course
1711 out of 2008 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
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 52 reviews
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4.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
80 out of 90 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
2008 Reviews (2008)

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 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Day

Course had some problems due to the hurricane - that said the track is very challenging and fun to play. I thought the course conditions especially on 18the hole deserved a higher discount.

We were just over 4.5 hours so pace of play was decent but that said waited for much of the round. Marshals were friendly but had no impact on the situation.

Golf Shop staff and starter were very friendly and effective.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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 Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overseeding

We played the Dunes course, which was in decent shape. They were cart path only which was a bummer, because of the overseeding. For the money, it was not worth it. I have to say it was nice that the starter gave us a handicap flag, since my playing partner needed it. We were able to do the 90 degree rule.

When, the course is fully open, it will be in good shape. It's just the cost that they will be getting over the winter out here in the desert is ridiculous.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Unfair

No landing spot near greens, which didn't hold a good shot. Paid for 18,left after 9. Too much trouble around the greens ,humps ,sand and water.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow!

Such a great experience and the only downside wasn’t the courses fault. The flooding from August is all cleared up and they were laying sod in the fairway on 1 3 and 9 and due to that they had ground under repair. That’s the only knock. This track is a must play! Thank you!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early Season

It was early season. Greens were not taking balls well as they were sanded. Challenging greens to putt. I would stay away from the back two sets of tees unless you hit it like Rory. Play up a bit and enjoy your round. I am 76 with bad arthritis and played mid 80’s by keeping it in the middle.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best condition to date in area

Course layout very nice, condition was good for this time of year. Very friendly staff. Downside restaurant closed at 4 PM.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First day open

First day open after reseed so greens weren’t in great condition unfortunately. Beautiful course, tough green complexes, can’t miss on the wrong side! Still very much enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Opening day

First day open after reseeding. We had a great time. Staff very friendly and helpful. New greens awesome (26;putts) so of course I loved thwm😁. Perfect weather and perfect day. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Really Nice Course!

We really enjoyed playing this course and were paired up with 2 other guys that were great to play with. It was hot, but the course was in really good shape. We did however have an issue with our cart failing us on the 5th hole. It took over 15 minutes for someone to get a new cart to us so we could continue to play. The staff member who came was really a jerk. However, the beverage cart lady was extremely wonderful and gave us a couple of beverages on the house. When we were on the 9th hole someone was flying a drone right over our heads on the green. Very annoying. I don't know if it came from the Dunes or a private party. Total invasion of our privacy and a HUGE distraction while we were trying to putt. The driving range was closed because of an event, which we didn't know until we arrived. Overall though, it was a good experience and I think we'd play the course again!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lighting fast greens

Course was shutting down for 6 months renovations.

Greens were diabolically fast, at least 13 on stemp meter

Great layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Great course in Palm Springs area. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice layout, fast greens. Some of the signage is a little ambiguous between holes so got a bit turned around once or twice. Overall a fun course and good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A CHALLENGING Pete Dye Course!

Loved this course but it is TRULY a Pete Dye design. Most of the greens are elevated at least 10 to 15 feet so if you are just a few yards short of landing on the green you might roll back 10 -15 yards! Having said that...it was a very fun course in very good condition. The pace was great for the first 12 holes or so but a little slow for the rest. I finished in about 4.5 hours.

I highly recommend this course!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable experience

Last day before they close for 6 months to redo all the greens so I don't know what normal is here - the greens were brick hard and lightening fast - impossible. The restaurant closed before we finished and the tiny locker rooms were full of stacked chairs so, if they have changing facilities, we couldn't see them. Layout is good, but par 3's a bit too short for ladies - we hate 80-90 yard par 3s!. Starter was great and club cleaner was friendly. Water and ice available on the course. Overall, a nice enough experience for the price paid (70 usd) and WAY better than L.A. golf for quality and value.

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

Simply the Best

This course was everything I have come to expect from PGA West. Everything was in great condition and the staff was very friendly. Thanks for a great experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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