Indian Wells Golf Resort - Celebrity Course
About
Indian Well Golf Resort boasts two championship courses that have been ranked in the top 20 golf courses in California. The Celebrity Course was first to open in 2006 and it was joined a year later by the Players Course. The Celebrity Course offers stunning mountain views from start to finish. It has been the two-time host to the PGA Tour's Skins Game. Water is a prominent feature of the scenic landscape with streams, brooks, and split-level lakes connected by cascading waterfalls. The lush, undulating fairways contrast beautifully with the colorful flowers and sparkling blue waters. Both the greens and fairways are kept in immaculate condition. In addition to the golf course, Indian Wells also offers a practice area with a putting and chipping green and practice bunkers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet | 72 | 7038 yards | 74.3 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6642 yards | 72.3 | 133 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6339 yards | 70.7 | 128 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6012 yards | 75.6 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 6012 yards | 69.1 | 123 |
| Green | 72 | 5601 yards | 66.7 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5601 yards | 73.4 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5280 yards | 71.7 | 128 |
| Red | 72 | 5280 yards | 65.4 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet M: 73.5/136 W: 81.1/147 | 364 | 415 | 400 | 501 | 487 | 237 | 445 | 331 | 442 | 3622 | 431 | 367 | 258 | 376 | 507 | 471 | 180 | 438 | 388 | 3416 | 7038 |
| Blue M: 71.7/131 W: 78.9/142 | 364 | 372 | 375 | 491 | 413 | 205 | 424 | 320 | 421 | 3385 | 411 | 348 | 248 | 334 | 507 | 446 | 165 | 425 | 373 | 3257 | 6642 |
| Yellow M: 70.3/127 W: 77.2/138 | 354 | 329 | 361 | 456 | 413 | 170 | 383 | 320 | 353 | 3139 | 411 | 348 | 248 | 334 | 494 | 416 | 165 | 411 | 373 | 3200 | 6339 |
| White M: 68.8/123 W: 75.4/134 | 354 | 329 | 361 | 456 | 348 | 170 | 383 | 268 | 353 | 3022 | 397 | 319 | 235 | 283 | 494 | 358 | 142 | 411 | 351 | 2990 | 6012 |
| Green M: 66.9/119 W: 73.2/129 | 289 | 329 | 327 | 456 | 334 | 150 | 351 | 268 | 353 | 2857 | 314 | 319 | 235 | 250 | 388 | 358 | 142 | 387 | 351 | 2744 | 5601 |
| Silver M: 65.4/115 W: 71.4/125 | 289 | 296 | 327 | 439 | 334 | 150 | 351 | 244 | 331 | 2761 | 314 | 257 | 215 | 250 | 388 | 322 | 107 | 387 | 279 | 2519 | 5280 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #1)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Stephen6597664 on 12/29/2024
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Photo submitted by darrenlinter on 06/21/2023
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Photo submitted by darrenlinter on 06/21/2023
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Photo submitted by Giangi on 04/25/2023
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Photo submitted by sarahyoungtom on 01/13/2022
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Photo submitted by kmk3882 on 11/15/2021
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Photo submitted by RGE7AD635C30124F09A on 02/16/2021
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/14/2018
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Photo submitted by dodgerfan1971 on 05/22/2013
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Photo submitted by cardtrick on 05/14/2013
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Hole #12 I believe. Photo submitted by Trailerteri on 04/03/2013
Fun
This one of two courses is more suited to those with no need to challenge distance (if you are then back tees or other course is for you) Playing middle/foreward tees was right for 15 handicap. What is neat is almost every hole is different. There are 3 or 4 holes that maybe considered hard but for the most part just follow the fairway and course is very playable. For avarage golfer this could be considered a upscale course and well worth the price. If possibel try playing in off season (such as summer) a little more time to enjoy the course.
Forgiving and Fun Track
I played this track the day after I played the PGA West Stadium Course (awesome) and it was a total change of pace. This course isn't too challenging and is very forgiving. I particularly loved the driveable par-4 12th hole.
This scenery around this course is amazing. With the mountains, palm trees, and on-course water, make sure to bring your camera!
The staff here was very nice. Everyone was helpful, and we saw the cart-guy plenty of times. They even handed us ice cold towels (watermelon scented!).
For anyone who is looking to enjoy the beautiful backdrops of Palm Springs and make your way around a golf course with ease, this is your place!
Great Celebrity Course
Course is in great condition for summer season. Greens are a little "crusty" but still roll very true. Some of the tee boxes from the Cabernet tees need a little trim but nothing terrible.
The course has a great layout and appealing to the eye with water features and mountain backdrop.
Little confusion with the starter and played behind 2 twosomes but he was very friendly and laid out some of the features of the course which is nice.
Guys in pro shop were also very friendly and helpful.
Great day! Would love to play again next time in Palm Desert
excellent course
Enjoyed a great course. Though hot (105), it was still fund, due to the course condition and the pace of play. will come back again.
outstanding
This is one is one of the best courses I've ever played!!. Wonderful design, not too long (I've played form yellow) so it's perfect for holiday golf. The fairways, greens, service on and off the course are outstanding.
The layout is very intersting and just beautiful with the mountains. 10/10
Great course
excellent condition.
Enjoyed it a lot.
Will come back and play again!
Great Course, love the vegetation
Really nice course. Friendly personnel, the course was in really nice shape. Just a twosome, played steady, caught up with a foursome on 15. Would play again!
Nice Course and Less Difficult than Many
The course was in nice condition and attractive. Not overly difficult, and actually fairly short. Would play this course again.
One of the Best in the valley
I would have to rate this one of the tops I have played in the valley. The fairways were immaculate always giving you a great lie. There was lots of flowers and weil manicured shrubbery. Lots of great views and a challenging course with tee boxs and length suited to your skill level. We were teamed with another couple who kept the pace so we were done in under four hours. Staff were friendly and came and filled your drinks with more ice. Greens were true, held well and were in great condition.
Indian Wells Golf Resort
This is a first class golf resort. The course condition, employee assistance, golf shop, and clubhouse are all first rate. Multiple teeing grounds offer the correct challenge for all level of golfers. This is my favorite course in the Coachella Valley.
Excellent Course
Taking many factors into account Indian Wells Resort golf courses remain one of the best golf values in the Southern California desert.
Celebrity Course - Very Nice
From the first tee, the course was in great condition. From the tee blocks to the green very pretty! Played from the yellow tees, yardage was about 6350. I felt it played a little shorter than that however not the basis of any complaint. Finishing hole, a classic!
Definately, will return when I can!
Awesome condition, fun and exciting layout. Played from the correct tees this time and found this course to reward good shots and let you know where to hit.
Jungle of a time
Course is awesome, every tee shot you are surrounded by vegetation. fun approaches to the greens from the skinny fairways. Greens were slow but playable.
Would come here again!
Beautiful
Indian Wells is a terrific place to play. The course is beautiful, challenging and fun. Everything is first class from arrival at the bag drop, check in, driving range and the very friendly and helpful starter. Worth the money.