The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Just finished spending a week in the Palm SPringgs area for a week of vacation golf. The highlight of the trip was a round at the PGA West Stadium course.

My nephew booked the course and we were all set.

Pro shop took our cash and off we went. Not ONE word as to the condition of the course.

The range was in great condition so it looked as if it was going to be a great day.

From the first tee, it was abundantly clear that even true resort courses at HALF the price were i better condition.

The tee boxes were sandy and half were filled with brown spots.

The fairways were pocked with brown spots.

And then the greens! I never have seen so much sand spread on greens. Even the fringe and second cuts were loaded with sand.

I get the fact that all courses need to aerate and sand for primo conditioning but these greens looked like they were punched at least 3 weeks ago and should not have had this much sand.

My biggest issue was the fact that the pro shop guys said NOTHING about the course conditions.!!

Had they mentioned this at all, at the very least, I would have had a choice to withdraw and play elsewhere. But to say nothing, take the money was a real bait and switch to me.

While $99 is a relative bargain for this course, it was way overpriced for the conditions.

We paid $39 for one resort course that totally eclipsed the conditions found this day.

Never again PGA West, never again

The Stadium Course at PGA West is a true test of your game. It puts a premium on your approach shots as well as your tee shots. The course was in great shape and I managed to not fall victim to the infamous bunker on 16! The finishing stretch of 16,17, and 18 is one of my favorite in golf. Such variety and beauty in each hole! Can't wait to play here again.

Great facility and the golf is challenging, but not as tough as the starter would make you think. The Stadium course was on the list because it's a Tour stop. The condition in late May was only fair and our round Memorial Day weekend was 5.5 hours. Great company and getting to play 16,17 and 18 well made the day!

Tough layout, water water water....got to be straight, crazy deep bunkers. Green & manicured perfectly

Fortunately was able to get a deal time so was a really good value. The course was in great shape from tee to green. Really love the greens here. Roll true and the speed I like, firm, fast, and consistent, but not lighting quick. The only beef I have, if you want to call it that, is that some of the clientele tend not to want to fix their divots. Would definitely play here again.

Fair test w every shot a challenge. Very fun test of your skills. A must play when u come to the desert.

Golfers not loving this course are just wanting something easier . Lots of fun every hole a scenic adventure . Play the correct tees . Unless you are an honest 5 or under play the whites or blue white combo

Very tough course. 1 of 5 we played over a long buddies golf trip wkend. Had to play it as a bucket lister. Lots of water and bunkers that didn't make it any easier. Course was in great shape but not as pristine as when you watch the tour players come through it at the beginning of the year. Bring your A game!

Course was great, schedule was open we played 23 holes in 3.5 hours , cart services could be better but great course.

Great layout greens were sweet had the Course to ourselves. Staff at PGA West went out of their way to make our round the best it could be. A+

Pace of play was excellent and the weather was incredible. IF you can keep the ball in the fairway, you will score well. Greens were quick and hard to hold outside of 130 yards. Incredible experience and can't wait to go back next year...

Awesome course, tough but your rewarded for good shots and punished for bad shots. Great deal at $93

This was the first time I have played the Stadium course. I got a great rate on GolfNow for a 3:45pm tee time. Unfortunately, the groups ahead of me were playing rather slow and I was only able to get 16 holes in. The water and bunkers made this course tough. It was fun being able to play a course that I watch the professionals play on TV. I would definitely play it again if the price is right!

Absolutely beautiful course. Different challenges on every hole challenges every aspect of your game. Only issue was pace of play- very slow. Didn’t see the Marshall out on the course once to speed things up. Started at 2:30 and wasn’t able to finish 18 holes by 8 PM due to a logjam of slow groups ahead of us.