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 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Available Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisReviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Photo submitted by matpdx on 05/28/2026
-
Photo submitted by u314163979566 on 05/28/2026
-
Photo submitted by u314163979566 on 05/28/2026
-
Photo submitted by u314163979566 on 05/28/2026
-
Photo submitted by u00000969175 on 03/16/2026
-
Photo submitted by u00000969175 on 03/16/2026
-
Hole 17, Alcatraz! Photo submitted by Anthony4831484 on 02/16/2026
-
Photo submitted by Only1Wade on 02/04/2026
-
Photo submitted by u000001545303 on 11/26/2025
-
Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
-
Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
-
Photo submitted by wangsiyong on 11/18/2025
-
Photo submitted by JGaith3 on 09/21/2025
-
Photo submitted by Langstongolf12345 on 07/03/2025
-
Photo submitted by davetheref on 04/16/2025
-
Photo submitted by chrissyoonn on 01/11/2025
-
Photo submitted by captainjto on 09/16/2024
-
Photo submitted by dclavergne on 03/26/2024
-
Photo submitted by Ster15 on 01/11/2024
-
Photo submitted by Ster15 on 01/11/2024
-
Just to prove that i was there for real Photo submitted by u314163680578 on 01/04/2024
-
Photo submitted by brianmcneely on 12/20/2023
-
Photo submitted by ckarta on 11/16/2023
-
Photo submitted by RyanYoo on 09/04/2023
-
Photo submitted by rtmarett on 04/13/2023
-
Photo submitted by David7946689 on 03/10/2023
-
Photo submitted by derrickstratman on 12/30/2022
-
Photo submitted by dentureguy1 on 12/28/2022
-
Par 3 Hole# 13 Photo submitted by Patrick2494966 on 12/28/2022
-
The moon coming over the mountains was an added bonus Photo submitted by Denis1turenne on 11/08/2022
-
Photo submitted by u314161487788 on 04/28/2022
-
Photo submitted by mprice26 on 01/31/2022
-
Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
-
Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
-
Photo submitted by Bob5227955 on 01/15/2022
-
Photo submitted by rdrpops1976 on 05/19/2021
-
Photo submitted by hhindman1 on 03/23/2021
-
Great Island Green Photo submitted by Rethoghead on 03/10/2021
-
Photo submitted by u314161146232 on 01/15/2021
-
Photo submitted by u425184049 on 12/29/2020
-
Photo submitted by u314160828540 on 09/26/2020
-
Photo submitted by elsinoreracer on 09/12/2020
-
Photo submitted by gerardo2187051 on 06/18/2020
-
Photo submitted by u527637026 on 01/31/2020
-
Photo submitted by u929327549 on 01/28/2020
-
17th "Alcatraz" Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
-
Keep it left, 300 yard waste area Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
-
Hitting over water often. Photo submitted by u314159354135 on 01/02/2020
-
Photo submitted by Stephen1429457 on 12/29/2019
-
Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 11/27/2019
-
Photo submitted by Ogle0437 on 11/27/2019
-
Pepper on teh 6th Tee Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
-
Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
-
Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
-
Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
-
Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
-
Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
-
Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
-
Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
-
Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/13/2018
-
Hole # 17 Photo submitted by Jsratike on 12/31/2016
-
LOTS OF MOGULS Photo submitted by davidmadden on 04/10/2016
-
Photo submitted by Walkitin80 on 04/10/2016
-
17th hole Photo submitted by uPKKY6157PK on 04/17/2015
-
Alcatraz Photo submitted by Joe9098914 on 07/16/2014
-
Island green on #17 Photo submitted by 00maniac on 11/28/2013
-
#6 "Amen" 100 yard plus carry over water Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
-
#5 "Double Trouble" Water post tee box and guarding the green plus a double dog leg. Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
-
#7 "Black Hole" water post tee box and guarding the green. Photo submitted by alanm0075 on 09/18/2013
-
Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
-
Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
-
Photo submitted by djripper on 05/20/2013
15 Minutes
That is the time BEFORE your tee time when you get your cart. Not to worry since you can carry your own bag back and forth to the range waiting for your cart. So many people you need at least five hours to finish round. Easier to see the course on TV.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u265370965. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting The Stadium Course at PGA West, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Great Conditions and great staff!
Had a great time playing there. First time on the Stadium Course. Staff was outstanding. Showed up as a single and hooked up with two other singles. Had a real good time. Course played as well as it could. Feel real fortunate to get on it a few days prior to the Tour playing on it. Drinks and food at the bar afterwards were fantastic. Great venue. Will definitely play again next time in town. Highly recommend. Bucket list.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Bob5227955. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Stadium Course at PGA West thanks you!
Play like the pros
I can see why many pros don’t like this course. Trouble everywhere. Some holes are overboard with trouble, like the moat on hole #5
Thanks so much for your wonderful review, dbd49er. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!
Links with water...
Course is nice, but not something that I would rate to be a PGA West caliber course. Its a links style with water everywhere. Tight fairways on a few holes, need to be precise off the tee for most of the tee shots, and the bunkers were not consistent (Hard sand one hole, loose the next).
My GPS also told me to stay on the cart path only, but wouldn't show me the hole as I wait on the tee. Would just tell me over and over again that its cart path only. No issues with the cart path only, but the GPS not working on every hole because there's no way to remove the prompt was brutal and takes away from the round.
Its a nice track, but money wise the Mountain course would be my first choice.
PS: Morning times will have the sun directly into you on most of the starting holes. 9:30am onwards might be the best bet to avoid this during the winter months.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314162427819. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting The Stadium Course at PGA West, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Great Track
Great course. Played the tips and although slightly shorter than the card said, the lines made up for the loss of yardage. Greens are true, fairways were cut well. No issues on the course, would play again 100%
Hi, u314162427819. 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.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, dsewell23! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!
Hello u314159427507,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u00000998433! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!
Not good
I've played here several times at three different courses over the past few years. The golf has always been either playing in unbearable heat or playing in overplayed, hacked up fairways, or both. The place is a massive complex of courses cranking through too many golfers. In addition, the design of the courses are not fun. You are playing in the backyard of golf community housing.
The last straw for me was when I tried to use an auction voucher. The wording on the weekend exclusion was not clear at all and the staff on the phone were so rude. I was treated like a scammer who was trying to steal a free round or something. They raised their voice at me on the phone and were not apologetic at all. The manager refused to speak with me even though he/she was obviously standing next to the person I was speaking with. The staff here are an arrogant, rude crew who seem to have forgotten who is paying their bills.
Kind of dissappointing
After playing the Mountain Course last year, I was excited for the better rated PGA West cousin. IMO the Mountain was a much better experience. Nothing really wrong with Stadium, just not that special.
Hi, u314159444289! 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!
cullb, 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.
Excellent course - highly recommend
Loved the course. Very tough and uneven lies everywhere, but if you go into the round expecting one of the most difficult and beautiful courses, then you’re going to be satisfied.
Your feedback is important to us, masterwoo11. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.
Top Notch
Course was in immaculate condition being ~1 month away from the PGA event. Staff friendly, range really nice, good intro to the course by the starter, and food afterwards was really good. It's not cheap ($220) but it's a PGA Tour course and an experience that you should have if playing in Palm Springs.
Your feedback is important to us, dnorthcu. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.
Stadium of Molasses
I love playing this course but we teed off at 1:30 which is twilight and I understand you probably won't finish 18 but we waited on just about every hole after the first 3 or 4 and at 13 I think there was 3 groups at the tee. We managed to finish 13 in dark. I guess if you want to play the hole 18 you better tee of by 11:30 as it is dark at 4:30 when we played
We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162413681! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West!
Hi, u000007521095. 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!
Tough
A very difficult course from the back tees and rarely have a flat lie, great course
seannhed, 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.
Amazing!
Played the tips and posted 2 over.
Trac was impeccable and a huge challenge, stay in the fairways and study green tiers before approach.
Looking forward to playing again!
Thank you for your review, Goodwinz1963. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Stadium Course at PGA West. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Pins
Goofy pin set up.
No color designation for front middle or back...pretty hard to figure with gps only gives middle of green
Hello, bmillerinc. 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.
chuckspicer, 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.