The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Super fun track. Every hole was interesting. Pace of play was a bit slow with cart paths only.

We were a twosome so hit from the tips! Shot about +10 over my usual but who cares when you’re playing where the pros do. Entire experience was first class. I’ll be back (not sure my wife will, it’s big!!!)

Forgot how much I dislike this layout!

Understandable how the PGA tour guys cut it from the rotation back in the day!

The mounding/moguls are unnecessary and makes shots harder.

On the back wall of the Pro shop counter is a quote from I think Tom Watson (?) that says something like "golfers on this course will have to hit some shots they have never hit before"

Pace of play was terrible.. we quit after hole 15.

So disappointed in my experience here. Paid through golf now for 18 holes. Got to starter for our 1:30pm time and he was like “no way you’re gonna get it all in”.

By hole 4 we were stacked up 3 groups at the tee box for the remainder of the round.

Called the marshal and he said that’s just the way it is.

Darkness came at 5:00 and we only got through 11. Marshal said speak to pro shop. At pro shop, they said that golfnow should have disclosed that there was no way to get 18 in. Of course when i spoke to GolfNow they said we sold you 18 holes and if you didn’t get it in, you need to speak to course.

Typical run around and finger pointing. Bottom line, I’m out $150 for half a round of golf.

This review is primarily to highlight the poor staff interaction my group and I had recently at PGA West.

I originally booked a four-some and a two-some through Teeoff.com, and quickly amended (with confirmation) when one golfer had to withdraw about 2 weeks prior to the tee time. This left me with a foursome and a single. When I arrived, I informed the front desk of the situation and was immediately met with what I would describe as "uncalled-for abrasiveness." The women helping was adamant that PGA West did not receive confirmation of the tee time adjustment down to 5 golfers and that I would be charged. After I convinced her to look at my email confirmations, she asked me to email them to her. When I asked her what email address to send the confirmations, she pointed at her name tag (not helpful). I said "Ok so its aplass@ what domain?" She responds "take a guess" ... Ultimately, I was not told whether I would be charged for the 6th player, or not, and had to wait several days to check my CC statement. Luckily I was not charged as I followed all protocol.

The next interaction was with the starter (Frank?), who was not helpful, nor welcoming. We were somehow an inconvenience for him. Not uncommon out here, but for the price and the quality of the facility, it was not up to par. We played the next day at a Troon managed course and had the complete opposite experience.

There was also no drinking water provided on the course, whatsoever, and it was 115 degrees. No bottled water, no water jugs, no cart person, and snack bars were all closed, which one person in our group described as "negligence."

Each person in my group had the same takeaway and have left similar reviews on other sites. My hope here is that PGA West sees this and rectifies the situation. Other courses are doing things much better in terms of the experience with staff. A facility like this should be first class all the way.

The course itself is fun and challenging, but lacking in certain areas that you would expect of a "world class facility." I sincerely hope this changes.

Felt rushed to tee-off early, no course maps, no GPS in Carts! Was told to download app - but registration needed??!! Try doing that while playing in 110 degree heat and not getting behind. Many blind trouble spots are hidden behind 'hills'. Finally used the GHIN gps and was more helpful. Green nice - but rough and bunkers impossible.

Had a great day at the stadium course, started off with breakfast at the bar food was excellent, great service, enjoyed the practice area before, on course staff were great. Great day can’t wait to get back!