The Stadium Course at PGA WEST in La Quinta, California, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.6

1227 Reviews (1227)

5 Stars

784

4 Stars

278

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.2

Layout

4.8

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.6

92.4%

Recommend this course

1087 out of 1227 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

63 Reviews (63)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.2

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.7

95.2%

Recommend this course

60 out of 63 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.6

90 Reviews (90)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.6

94.4%

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85 out of 90 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

This iconic stadium course delivers a bucket-list layout with stunning mountain views, challenging water hazards, and conditions that consistently impress recent golfers. Welcoming staff from bag drop to pro shop make every visitor feel genuinely excited to play.

About

Holes 18

Type Public/Resort

Par 72

Length 7300 yards

Slope 148

Rating 75.8

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.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for TPC Stadium

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: 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

Course Details

Year Built 1987

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bermuda Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Pete Dye (1987) Alice Dye (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

GPS No

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes - "PGA WEST Golf Academy"

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #15)
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2018 #22) (2017 #19) (2015 #19)
Golf Advisor: Ginella's Top 50 U.S. Courses You Can Play (2016 #33) (2015 #29)

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Reviews

4.6

1227 Reviews (1227)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 42

Patio Dining 28

19th Hole Scenic Views 26

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 70

Water Hazards 67

Forced Carries 49

This course/club is great for:

Advanced Golfers 61

A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 52

A Weekend Splurge 31

This Course's Location is:

Worth the Drive 42

At a Resort 34

Convenient to the City 18

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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BrucePope

Played On 03/21/2022

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Gotta play it!

Played Dye Stadium and it fully met expectations as a great venue to have very interesting and enjoyable round.

Holes get tougher as the round progresses and the back 9 really ratchets it up a few notches. Probably have to play it a few times to really appreciate the creativity of design and the creativity needed to score well. It is tough but has possibilities. You do have to know where not to be. Great fun.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/23/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, BrucePope. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Stadium Course at PGA West thanks you!

u314162486108

Played On 03/19/2022

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/21/2022

Hello, u314162486108. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Stadium Course at PGA West. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

robert208

Played On 03/19/2022

Reviews 47

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Too tough

For regular golfers, that course is way too tough, you got to be a less than 5 handicap to enjoy that course.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/21/2022

Hello, robert208. Thank you for visiting us at The Stadium Course at PGA West. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

mikefields6369

Played On 03/17/2022

Reviews 14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/21/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, mikefields6369! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!

u000004182899

Played On 03/17/2022

Reviews 2

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/21/2022

Hi, u000004182899. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

u000005407086

Played On 03/15/2022

Reviews 2

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/18/2022

Hello, u000005407086. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

bikemaker58

Played On 03/15/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great Day

Fabulous practice facilities and golf course. Too bad the starter was not friendly or helpful.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/18/2022

Hi, bikemaker58. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

Mike3318410

Played On 03/14/2022

Reviews 36

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/16/2022

Hi, Mike3318410. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

u000005295220

Played On 03/09/2022

Reviews 10

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/17/2022

Hi, u000005295220. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

Wardeye

Played On 03/06/2022

Reviews 11

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/17/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Wardeye! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!

u314159760142

Played On 03/13/2022

Reviews 17

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Pete

Typical dye but tricked up more than others dye has done that I’ve played.,. Greens not that good and dormant Bermuda areas too wet. Also very little sand in bottom of some bunkers. Overall I was disappointed.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Fair

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/17/2022

Hi, u314159760142! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

Jaime0588

Played On 03/12/2022

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/15/2022

Hi, Jaime0588. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

michaeljwhite

Played On 03/10/2022

Reviews 7

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/14/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, michaeljwhite. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

junglejymm

Played On 03/09/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Excellent experience

Course layout was outstanding. The fairways and greens were superb. Staff were great and very friendly. Conditions when off the fairways and first cut of rough could be iffy. Condition of the sand in the bunkers was disappointing with a minimum layer of sand in what are very deep bunkers. It made playing out of them difficult. Overall experience was great.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/14/2022

Hi, junglejymm. 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.

captmagnus

Played On 03/09/2022

Reviews 7

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/14/2022

Hi, captmagnus. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

George1886441

Played On 03/07/2022

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/09/2022

Hi, George1886441. 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!

Wardeye

Played On 03/06/2022

Reviews 11

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/08/2022

Hi, Wardeye. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

u376082248

Played On 03/04/2022

Reviews 15

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Stadium PGA

Course is a great layout but too many goofy green complexes with sharp drop offs. I wouldn't mind if the greens were receptive to good shots. Much too firm for approach shots. Good for putting.

Definitely a good challenge and good on course drink service

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/09/2022

Hi, u376082248. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

michaelfbona

Played On 02/28/2022

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Michael’s golf holiday

A great time was had by all.

A very challenging course to say the least. Tested me to my limit. But it was very good

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 03/03/2022

Hi, michaelfbona. 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.

tyyrone

Played On 02/21/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Commented on 02/23/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, tyyrone. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

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FAQ

What is the address of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST?

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is located at 56-150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta, California 92253, Riverside County.

Is The Stadium Course at PGA WEST open to the public?

Yes, The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is open to the public.

What year did The Stadium Course at PGA WEST open?

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST was built in 1987.

Who designed The Stadium Course at PGA WEST?

Pete Dye (1987) and Alice Dye (1986) are the architects of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

What type of grass does The Stadium Course at PGA WEST have?

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST has Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

The par of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is 72.

What is the length of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

The length of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is 7300 yards.

What is the rating of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

The rating of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is 75.8.

What is the slope of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

The slope of The Stadium Course at PGA WEST is 148.

What are the course conditions at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST are excellent.

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