La Quinta Mountain: #15
#15 on La Quinta's Mountain is laying along the base of the mountains - stay tight to the base and go for this par 5 in two. The green stays snug up against the base and will not be in full view.
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4.3
1356 Reviews (1356)
5 Stars
726
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
84.1%
Recommend this course
1126 out of 1356 reviews
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4.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.7%
Recommend this course
47 out of 53 reviews
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4.2
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.2%
Recommend this course
69 out of 86 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high praise for its challenging design, elevated greens, and stunning mountain views that are hard to find elsewhere. Friendly staff, well-stocked amenities, and firm true-rolling greens consistently deliver strong value for golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6666 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.9

Formerly known as La Quinta Resort Mountain Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Tif Eagle Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1981)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt, Long Pants/Walking Shorts are accepted. No Denim, T-shirt, Tank Top, Athletic Shorts/Cargo Shorts.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.3
1356 Reviews (1356)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 57
Elevation Changes 53
Undulating Greens 40
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 44
Advanced Golfers 43
A Weekend Splurge 33
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 48
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 17

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Favorite desert course

The Mountain course is my favorite course because of the beautiful scenery. We have played many other courses in the desert including the PGA West Stadium course and the sister course on site, Desert course. This is one course that we will continue to play on a repeat basis. You won't find a more beautiful set of hold than the ones on the back 9. Excellent condition of this top tier course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Course

One of my favorite courses nestled against the Santa Rosa Mountains. Well maintained and breathtaking views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Omg is there a Marshal that can get players moving!

Well over four hours and no player assistant to get players moving . Paid for 18 but just go 16. Should call it the Pete dye waiting room. This is PGA?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic round

Have played there several times. Starter and marshals were friendly and helpful. Great layout. Greens were slow and course was soggy with active watering during our early morning round.. It’s become pricey but is of reasonable value compared with other area courses. It’s worth playing once to see some of the mountain-side holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent

We thought the course was outstanding. We would play this one again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too Challenging

This is not a fun course for the average golfer. If you are a good golfer (<10 handicap), you might get a kick out of it. If you are worse than that, pars will be hard to come by and it will be a long day. It's a relatively short course with a high slope rating. The greens are punitive. All of them seem elevated, never flat, and hard and unreceptive to shots made over the always present bunkers. It didn't help that it was super windy for half the round and that the starter was not welcoming. The club house restaurant and bar seemed beautiful but were off limits that day because of a wedding. I'm happy to say i played it but will never do it again. Signed, no fan of Pete Dye.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save your money!

We were not allowed to hit woods on the range. Big drawback! There was a wedding so the main putting green was closed! The green speeds on the course were well below average for a $200+ course! The cart girl paid no attention to our calls for beverages. Many sand traps were nearly without sand. All in all, a rather disappointing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gorgeous Setting

Breathtaking views and varied terrain make playing this course a special experience. Love it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb, best in the Valley

Our ONLY disappointment was a closed clubhouse when we SO wanted to stay for dinner.

Note: it’s an iron’s only driving range.

The course is absolutely breathtaking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course to play

The course itself is very nice with a fun layout. Sad to say though, our round started with a not so nice how do you do. After checking in and gearing up, I went to the starter stand to check in there, not starter. So we decided to hit the range for a little warmup. Sorry, range was closed. Ok, lets go putt a few. We kept waiting for the starter to show, it's now been over half an hour and still no starter . Ok, our tee time is in 5 minutes. We go to the first tee. Still no starter and the couple we're supposed to play with isn't there either. Finally, we take upon ourselves to tee up be on our way. We finish the first hole, and the starter comes racing out to give us the business about us not checking in with him. Needless to say we were not very happy. Not a good way to set the tone for an enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunning Views

Love this course. It is unique as it is tucked in beside the Santa Rosa mountains. The 16th hole has an elevated tee box. It's well maintained and the scenery and views are stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Love the Course But Pricey

Weather a bit cold and wet but course was in great shape. If the green fee was lower, it would have been more enjoyable.

Played PGA West Stadium and both were crowd-pleasing, but big price difference.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hi, ashley90. 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 PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mountain Course - a must

Great track. Very slow. Group ahead played multiple balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Annschwemler. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

From initial check in/staff to practice range to quality of course, we were very disappointed. The only positive was the cart girl - who was very friendly. I wouldn’t recommend this course - especially based upon the $250 plus green fees.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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