La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.3
2010 Reviews (2010)
5 Stars
884
4 Stars
770
3 Stars
233
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
88.3%
Recommend this course
1713 out of 2010 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
45 out of 54 reviews
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4.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
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
2010 Reviews (2010)

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 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We played the dunes course for the second time last week. We loved the course and the layout was great. I’m basically a beginner , having only started playing four years ago but felt the course was fair, although difficult for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
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

Ok, not wow; a bit overpriced

The greens were not rolled or in great condition. Off fairway was dry but ok. The course has some great holes and overall good variety. A bit overpriced for the condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfectly groomed fairways

Amazing mountain views w/challenging approaches (Dunes course). Club up one size on final shots on upslope greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth playing !

Good golf course. , played back tees fair test, the Range was closed that was disappointing. The staff seems nice except the lady at the check in is a little tough

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Disappointing

Overall course is poorly kept, lots of damaged areas, uninteresting layout. Highly overrated and not worth the money. Never play this course again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not up to standard

At best this Pete Dye course is worth $60/round, definitely not $111. Poor fairways, uneven greens with many, many green scars. Uninteresting layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but slow

The course has stunning views and is beautiful maintained but the pace of play was horrible. I waited behind 3 groups after the 3rd hold. I didn’t finish my round because the pace was so slow. I waited on average 15 minutes holes 4-9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorly maintained

The Dunes could be a fun challenging track. But is is so poorly maintained. Greens rock hard and pockmarked. Classic Pete Dye tough with traps around everything and elevated greens. But when you can’t stop 15 yard flop shots, it’s not worth the aggravation. Sad to say the bones are good , however, the execution and setup are below par.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not happy

The course was unattractive and the greens had many sparse areas. For a course called the Dunes there was a lot of water. Off my list in the future.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

Some of the greens need work but course in not bad condition. Pace of play was slow and no marshal in sight

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

How much is a Marshall?

Pace of play was brutal (4 groups on a couple of par 3's) and not a marshall in sight ... for the amount of money being charged, there should be some management of the pace of play. I get the fact that this is a public course and it''s probably too difficult for the average golfer. I would not recommend this for golfers with a handicap higher than 10 or with a desire to not be backed up everywhere

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Terrible conditions and communication

We played as a foursome on 02/05/22. Had three contacts with staff prior to teeing off. Bag drop, front desk and starter. Nobody informed the group that you don't ever return to the clubhouse and that there are no working restrooms on the course. Mixed couples group with no option or warning that you won't see a restroom for 4.5 hours. With the amount of money they charge per round, they could at least drop a few temporary restrooms on site. Course condition especially the greens were very spotty. There are so many better options for $150-$200 in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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