The Stadium Course at PGA WEST
About
This is the monster of all monsters, the one that carries so many folktales of golfer terror with it that it should qualify as its own myth. The developers asked Pete Dye to make this "the toughest golf course in the world" and many argue he succeeded. Too well.
The Stadium Course at PGA WEST in La Quinta is one of those tracks that any self-respecting golf nut has to play once. Just to experience it. Just to say you did. Just to have stories of golf cruelty to tell at the office water cooler. There's a 19-foot deep bunker on the 16th hole. That's right. A 19-foot deep bunker. Your ball won't get out. Heck, you might not get out. From the back tees it measures 7,300 yards with an incredible 148-slope rating.
Every hole is a story waiting to be told. Either in success to be bragged about or failure to be even more bragged about. The PGA players moaned about this course so loud that it's no longer a regular stop on tour. Yet for average hackers, it's often a joy of punishment. Go in with the right attitude and it's liable to be one of your most unforgettable days of golf.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7300 yards | 75.8 | 148 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 7300 yards | 82.5 | 154 |
| Blue | 72 | 6739 yards | 73.1 | 140 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6739 yards | 79.3 | 147 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6383 yards | 71.2 | 136 |
| Blue/White (W) | 72 | 6383 yards | 77.2 | 142 |
| White | 72 | 6166 yards | 70.2 | 133 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6166 yards | 75.9 | 139 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5700 yards | 73.9 | 134 |
| Gold | 72 | 5700 yards | 67.9 | 125 |
| Gold/Red | 72 | 5370 yards | 66.4 | 120 |
| Gold/Red (W) | 72 | 5370 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5092 yards | 69.9 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5092 yards | 65.1 | 115 |
| Silver | 72 | 4084 yards | 60.7 | 103 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 4084 yards | 64.2 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 76.0/148 W: 82.3/154 | 445 | 371 | 471 | 192 | 535 | 255 | 346 | 559 | 452 | 3626 | 416 | 617 | 363 | 214 | 389 | 468 | 600 | 168 | 439 | 3674 | 7300 |
| Black/Blue M: 74.6/145 W: 80.6/150 | 382 | 371 | 448 | 170 | 535 | 223 | 346 | 559 | 430 | 3464 | 416 | 591 | 363 | 195 | 389 | 436 | 600 | 146 | 405 | 3541 | 7005 |
| Blue M: 73.4/141 W: 79.1/147 | 382 | 348 | 448 | 170 | 514 | 223 | 309 | 526 | 430 | 3350 | 380 | 591 | 347 | 195 | 372 | 436 | 517 | 146 | 405 | 3389 | 6739 |
| Blue/White M: 71.7/137 W: 77.1/142 | 358 | 348 | 383 | 170 | 514 | 187 | 309 | 526 | 382 | 3177 | 351 | 530 | 347 | 167 | 372 | 404 | 517 | 131 | 387 | 3206 | 6383 |
| White M: 70.6/134 W: 75.8/138 | 358 | 328 | 383 | 151 | 496 | 187 | 295 | 486 | 382 | 3066 | 351 | 530 | 308 | 167 | 348 | 404 | 474 | 131 | 387 | 3100 | 6166 |
| White/Gold M: 69.0/129 W: 74.0/134 | 334 | 328 | 356 | 133 | 496 | 146 | 295 | 486 | 362 | 2936 | 327 | 482 | 308 | 167 | 328 | 367 | 474 | 131 | 318 | 2902 | 5838 |
| Gold M: 68.4/127 W: 73.2/132 | 334 | 320 | 356 | 133 | 460 | 146 | 281 | 471 | 362 | 2863 | 327 | 482 | 287 | 153 | 328 | 367 | 463 | 112 | 318 | 2837 | 5700 |
| Gold/Red M: 66.8/122 W: 71.3/128 | 334 | 320 | 327 | 111 | 437 | 133 | 281 | 429 | 313 | 2685 | 327 | 442 | 287 | 105 | 328 | 338 | 428 | 112 | 318 | 2685 | 5370 |
| Red M: 65.5/118 W: 69.7/125 | 304 | 290 | 327 | 111 | 437 | 133 | 240 | 429 | 313 | 2584 | 294 | 442 | 249 | 105 | 293 | 338 | 428 | 83 | 276 | 2508 | 5092 |
| Red/Silver M: 63.0/111 W: 66.6/118 | 239 | 230 | 262 | 111 | 437 | 112 | 240 | 429 | 231 | 2291 | 237 | 442 | 249 | 105 | 209 | 270 | 428 | 83 | 232 | 2255 | 4546 |
| Silver M: 60.9/106 W: 64.0/112 | 239 | 230 | 262 | 106 | 335 | 112 | 190 | 358 | 231 | 2063 | 237 | 350 | 220 | 94 | 209 | 270 | 343 | 66 | 232 | 2021 | 4084 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 10 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u00000969175 on 03/16/2026
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Photo submitted by u00000969175 on 03/16/2026
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Hole 17, Alcatraz! Photo submitted by Anthony4831484 on 02/16/2026
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Photo submitted by Only1Wade on 02/04/2026
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Photo submitted by u000001545303 on 11/26/2025
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Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
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Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
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Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
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Photo submitted by JGaith3 on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Langstongolf12345 on 07/03/2025
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Photo submitted by davetheref on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by chrissyoonn on 01/11/2025
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Photo submitted by captainjto on 09/16/2024
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Photo submitted by dclavergne on 03/26/2024
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Photo submitted by Ster15 on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Ster15 on 01/11/2024
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Just to prove that i was there for real Photo submitted by u314163680578 on 01/04/2024
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Photo submitted by brianmcneely on 12/20/2023
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Photo submitted by ckarta on 11/16/2023
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Photo submitted by RyanYoo on 09/04/2023
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Photo submitted by rtmarett on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by David7946689 on 03/10/2023
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Photo submitted by derrickstratman on 12/30/2022
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Photo submitted by dentureguy1 on 12/28/2022
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Par 3 Hole# 13 Photo submitted by Patrick2494966 on 12/28/2022
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The moon coming over the mountains was an added bonus Photo submitted by Denis1turenne on 11/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161487788 on 04/28/2022
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Photo submitted by mprice26 on 01/31/2022
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Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
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Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
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Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
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Photo submitted by rdrpops1976 on 05/19/2021
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Photo submitted by hhindman1 on 03/23/2021
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Great Island Green Photo submitted by Rethoghead on 03/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161146232 on 01/15/2021
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Photo submitted by u425184049 on 12/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160828540 on 09/26/2020
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Photo submitted by elsinoreracer on 09/12/2020
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Photo submitted by gerardo2187051 on 06/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u527637026 on 01/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u929327549 on 01/28/2020
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17th "Alcatraz" Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
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Keep it left, 300 yard waste area Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
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Hitting over water often. Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Stephen1429457 on 12/29/2019
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 11/27/2019
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Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 11/27/2019
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Pepper on teh 6th Tee Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
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Hole # 17 Photo submitted by Jsratike on 12/31/2016
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LOTS OF MOGULS Photo submitted by davidmadden on 04/10/2016
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Photo submitted by Walkitin80 on 04/10/2016
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17th hole Photo submitted by uPKKY6157PK on 04/17/2015
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Alcatraz Photo submitted by Joe9098914 on 07/16/2014
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Island green on #17 Photo submitted by 00maniac on 11/28/2013
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#6 "Amen" 100 yard plus carry over water Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
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#5 "Double Trouble" Water post tee box and guarding the green plus a double dog leg. Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
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#7 "Black Hole" water post tee box and guarding the green. Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
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Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
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Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
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Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
Pete Dye was diabolical
Great course, try play it every time I’m in area.
With proper tees, course plays fairly, if you stay in play?? But errand shots are disastrous??!! Made # pars & couple birdies. But course difficulty led to 3 “big numbers” so overall score was very mediocre??
It’s a challenge, but worth time and money!!
Thanks so much for the great review, mransleymd. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.
Great Place to play !!!
Amazing golf course. Great layout. Super challenging. Fairways and greens in great condition. Obviously the rough is dormant Bermuda, so these are typical course conditions at this time of the year. This is a difficult course so an average golfer would find it quite difficult. Friendly starter and helpful proshop staff. Pace of play a bit slow(due to course layout / long par 3's-island greens). Overall a fantastic experience with incredible surroundings.
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PGA WEST STADIUM COURSE
Course in excellent condition. Staff is very friendly. Will come back again!
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Day After PGA Event
Got a great deal to play the Monday after the pros of the PGA American Express event. Crews were busy deconstructiing the galleries but the range remained open. Pristine conditions set up for the pros. Pros had 4 days of perfect weather! Guess what us amateurs had to contend with on Monday…severe windy conditions pushing your ball flight extremely from left to right while playing the exact same pin placements on Sunday. No complaints here especially when I was able to make an up and down par on Alcatraz….stayed dry! Barely avoided being down in the bunker of San Andreas fault on 16th to make a bogey. Did not want a Si Woo Kim moment…LOL..even the pros are fallible. What a GREAT day of golf!!
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Excellent shape.
It was challenging, but a great course. Conditions were extra tough because of 20 to 30 mph winds that day. The pro tour just finished the day before and I wish they had the wind we did it would have been interesting to see what they would have done!
mike1346, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.
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We had a 12:54 tee time, but we were delayed 30-45 minutes due to a member event that was approaching a 6 hour round, then pace of play was slowed as they then had the greens mowed and rolled ahead of us, so we had to wait on each hole. This was the difference between finishing the full 18 and only finishing 16 holes. We felt sorry for the people behind having paid full price. We only saw the drink cart once for 'first and final call' as she called it and were disappointed with the sandwiches available, especially at $10/ sandwich and $5 for a 16 oz soda. Expected more from a course of this stature.
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Good winter golf
Great condition before the tournament. Cart path only so dont miss to the other side of the fairway. Greatest facility ever.
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Hi, kreece7. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Stadium Course at PGA West. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
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Challenging Course
Really enjoyed the course except we were not aware of the cart path only when we booked. Obviously they were preparing for the PGA tournament next week. There were workers everywhere and we had to climb up and down many hills to get to our ball (also difficult to have an accurate reading for yardage). Otherwise in very nice condition and great greens. Would definitely play again when carts allowed. Very challenging course.
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macdean, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.
Don't play prior to a tournament week
Absolutely pristine and challenging course. But, GolfNow/TeeOff did not warn customers that a PGA Tournament Event was scheduled at this course the following week. Accordingly, the course was cart path only due to the upcoming tournament. The fairways were low lining and the cart path was sometimes so high above the fairways all you did was climb steep inclines back and forth from your ball to the cart path. Like, climbing up and down Stadium tiers. The pro shop staff stated, the PGA West website warned customers about the limited use of carts. The management believed it was the "Right thing to do", given the nature of the steep inclines. "No such warning" on the GolfNow/TeeOff booking site. Strong advice, Do Not Play this course the week before a tournament. Otherwise, totally recommend this course.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.
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