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PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course

4.3
2004 Reviews (2004)
La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course

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4.3
2004 Reviews (2004)
5 Stars
881
4 Stars
768
3 Stars
232
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
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87.9%
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1707 out of 2004 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.2%
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39 out of 48 reviews
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4.4
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.5%
Recommend this course
77 out of 87 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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Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6578 yards 72.4 134
Black/White 72 6465 yards 71.8 133
White 72 6159 yards 70.8 128
White/Silver 72 6014 yards 69.9 126
Silver 72 5785 yards 68.5 122
Silver (W) 72 5785 yards 74.5 134
Gold (W) 72 5283 yards 71.5 126
Gold 72 5283 yards 66.0 116
Red (W) 72 4849 yards 68.7 123
Orange 72 3900 yards 63.3 111
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for PGA West Pete Dye Dunes Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.5/139 W: 79.4/145 380 510 358 318 353 191 591 184 491 3376 401 417 359 145 377 505 198 420 380 3202 6578
Black/White M: 72.9/137 W: 78.7/143 380 510 358 312 353 173 540 184 491 3301 388 398 359 145 377 505 198 414 380 3164 6465
White M: 71.6/133 W: 77.0/139 364 465 312 312 342 173 540 159 466 3133 388 398 335 122 354 465 187 414 363 3026 6159
White/Silver M: 70.6/130 W: 75.8/136 364 454 312 294 342 146 540 159 466 3077 327 398 335 122 354 460 187 391 363 2937 6014
Silver M: 69.8/128 W: 74.9/134 349 454 290 294 330 146 513 138 453 2967 327 363 320 114 328 460 169 391 346 2818 5785
Gold M: 67.2/121 W: 71.7/126 324 434 270 294 292 106 486 120 412 2738 314 294 311 105 278 445 144 369 285 2545 5283
Red M: 65.0/116 W: 69.1/120 294 434 236 246 252 92 457 107 408 2526 271 290 305 88 271 387 117 334 260 2323 4849
Red/Orange M: 62.6/110 W: 66.2/114 233 370 236 246 252 92 370 80 330 2209 271 236 243 88 271 350 117 270 260 2106 4315
Orange M: 60.9/105 W: 64.1/109 233 370 192 235 215 53 370 80 330 2078 200 236 243 78 210 350 105 270 185 1877 3955
Handicap 2 12 14 16 10 4 6 8 18 13 1 5 15 7 17 11 3 9
Par 4 5 4 4 4 3 5 3 5 37 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 35 72
Handicap (W) 4 8 18 16 12 14 2 10 6 13 11 3 15 5 7 17 1 9
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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
2004 Reviews (2004)

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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mcamluck77
Played On
Reviews 1
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
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Tony4813929
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Must Play Course!

It was my first time playing and visiting PGA West and had a great experience ! Really nice practice area and the starters were excellent at getting us out on time , explaining washroom locations , beverage cart and a quick explanation of the first hole. Great course layout with hole 17 being the most difficult par 4 I have ever experienced !!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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JungleBob888
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect 6000 yards!

I've played this course a half-dozen times and today was the best of everything. Course conditions were perfect! Staff is friendly and helpful, even the weather was perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wandabowles
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Simply beautiful

Staff was great, especially the starter Steve. Really enjoyed the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mdbean
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course and fun round!

We lucked out by finding a cheap deal late in the day - didn't know if we would finish but the round was under 4 hours so worked out perfectly. Fun and challenging course; staff were awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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porterb01
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Birdie fest

Played the Dunes many times. This was the first time I had 4 birdies in a round. Birdies on #2,#8,#11 and #15. Chip in on #11. From arival to final putt all was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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GolfRW
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Enjoy the round. Course condition is very good. Staffs are very friendly. Will come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161842602
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome.

Well maintained beautiful course.

Had a very good golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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javgtz2012
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Rcooney51
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Brad9594370
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314159932398
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314159915488
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good overall

Mostly really good, fairways were in decent shape and greens were fast and sloped. The front nine had some redundant holes down a trough but the back nine is better. You have to like Pete Dye courses cause if you miss the green by a couple of feet you have a lot of 10 to 20 foot chips straight uphill to a tight pin. Even the guys on tv don't like those. Staff us great and the overall experience is very good. Booked a hot deal which made it affordable, not sure the rack rate is justified but golf everywhere is a little nuts now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dhamm85473
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Driving Range

We love the course but we absolutely need a range and HIT DRIVER NOT IRONS ONLY . There is a net I’m 65 years old and can’t hit it over the net, not even close

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u6354458
Played On
Reviews 16
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

Great course for average golfers

Played both Mountain and Dunes course. Its perfect for average golfers and very enjoyable.

Starters are very friendly and welcoming.

Definitely will play again next visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u6354458
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value

Played both Mountain and Dunes course. Will definitely be on my list next vist to La quinta.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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bigbearbob
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

more visual than bite

If you can hit the shots, play mostly the right side of fairway- the trouble is mostly visual- greens are not very undulating-play smart and you will have a good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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11Bulldogs
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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whaihao
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We enjoyed our round very much. It is a must play each time when we visit the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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uberseder
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Yikes.

There’s difficult and then there is stupid difficult. This one verges on the latter. Good shots are not rewarded, only perfect shots. 😔

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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