La Quinta Resort Dunes
A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.3
2018 Reviews (2018)
5 Stars
889
4 Stars
772
3 Stars
234
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
53
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
86.9%
Recommend this course
1720 out of 2018 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 41 reviews
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4.4
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 67 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
2018 Reviews (2018)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Wife wasn't allowed to fish balls from ponds

Annoying unfriendly Marshalls.

Wife was told she wasn't allowed to fish balls from ponds while our foursome was playing,

Never, in my 35 years of playing golf, have I ever heard of this.

.. and no. The pace of play wasn't impeded.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Frustrating

This is a typical Pete Dye course where no good shot goes unpunished. The greens are all elevated and surrounded with mounds and bunkers, rewarding luck over shotmaking.

The staff in the Golfshop were condescending. No cheerful welcome on our check-in. Furthermore, after paying my green fee, and checking on my clubs, I returned to buy a pokerchip ball mark. My request to pay for the pokerchip was met with a scowl and groan.

Clubhouse bar / restaurant was closed at 5:00 pm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always fun and interesting.

The Dunes Course is always a challenge, but a fun one. The course is well maintained with gray fairways and greens.

Only problem was the slow groups in front, and a lack of marshaling to allow the rest of us to play at a reasonable pace.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really great shape

Course and greens were in great shape staff were friendly and helpful remember to club up on approach shots as greens are crowned consistent green speed a real pleasure to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Beautiful course

Good variety of homes

Marshalls on the course were not pleasant. Tried to rush us along even though we were on average 10 mins ahead of schedule and finished under 4 hours. They certainly took away from the enjoyment..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Strange

Very strange, for some reason the marshal was rude about us speeding up, when in fact we were waiting on every hole. For some reason he cowardly singled us out instead the meat heads in front of use who were behind the group ahead of them, wonder why ? 😂

He failed to realize the group behind us was waiting cos A) we were waiting, and B) they were a twosome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sorry I choose this course.

View from elevated clubhouse was spectacular, unfortunately that was the highlite of this course.

Diving range was nice which made me think the course would follow suit. I couldn't have been more wrong. This course was built on what appeared to be a flood plain that was designed with tall banks of grassy weeds that lined most every fairway on both sides and because of there steepness almost unplayable.

The greens were like concrete and were unable to hold any approach shot. With all the nice couses that Palm Springs area has to offer I selected a dud this round.

With that being said the staff was very friendly and the weather was fantastic.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Beautiful course and layout. Course was in immaculate condition. Pace was a little slow, but I plan on playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Ok round

Pro shop check in and welcome.-average. Starters..-excellent...Pace of play. -good. Greens..- slowish. Course conditions - good. Might play again depending on price -.not worth over $110.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Night + Day compared to Mountain Course

Just not kept as well as the Mountain, and was the same price. Great layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Bunkers are brutal

Please put sand in the bunkers! It's really a crime. Effen concrete brah. The course is in very good to excellent condition otherwise. C'mon guys!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thoroughly enjoyed

Will play again. Very friendly and helpful staff. Challenging golf course back nine more so than the front. One small complaint is the greenside bunkers could use more sand in them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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