Indian Wells Golf Resort - Players Course
About
The Players Course is one of two championship courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort, both of which are ranked in the top 20 golf courses in California. Opened in 2007, the course is still young but the landscape's existing trees were carefully incorporated into the layout to give it a more mature feel. The terrain has many assets to offer a round of golf, including plenty of water features and elevation changes. The challenging layout is complete with meticulously sculpted bunkers. It is a scenic course too with lush, well manicured fairways accented by colorful flowers and meandering streams. The design also takes advantage of the stunning views of the surrounding Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino mountains ranges. To the south, Eisenhower Mountain serves as a breathtaking backdrop.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet | 72 | 7376 yards | 75.3 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6913 yards | 73.3 | 134 |
| Orange | 72 | 6538 yards | 71.7 | 129 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6326 yards | 70.6 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 6006 yards | 69.2 | 123 |
| Green | 72 | 5636 yards | 67.7 | 117 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5636 yards | 74.0 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5108 yards | 65.2 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5108 yards | 71.3 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet M: 74.1/133 W: 81.5/146 | 620 | 400 | 337 | 186 | 457 | 418 | 183 | 589 | 223 | 3413 | 319 | 382 | 190 | 577 | 467 | 515 | 461 | 243 | 551 | 3705 | 7118 |
| Blue M: 71.7/127 W: 78.6/140 | 598 | 373 | 312 | 170 | 424 | 390 | 152 | 537 | 202 | 3158 | 310 | 355 | 175 | 537 | 437 | 479 | 414 | 220 | 516 | 3443 | 6601 |
| Yellow M: 69.5/122 W: 75.9/134 | 550 | 350 | 290 | 159 | 391 | 361 | 143 | 502 | 189 | 2935 | 295 | 332 | 159 | 504 | 390 | 443 | 370 | 208 | 485 | 3186 | 6121 |
| White M: 67.0/116 W: 72.8/127 | 478 | 322 | 269 | 144 | 351 | 339 | 134 | 463 | 165 | 2665 | 260 | 305 | 148 | 474 | 354 | 410 | 346 | 161 | 444 | 2902 | 5567 |
| Silver M: 64.2/109 W: 69.3/119 | 412 | 289 | 241 | 124 | 327 | 296 | 122 | 407 | 137 | 2355 | 236 | 274 | 124 | 428 | 327 | 358 | 299 | 137 | 406 | 2589 | 4944 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by u3882650 on 12/18/2022
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Photo submitted by lflandry on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by lflandry on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by lflandry on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by lflandry on 11/21/2021
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Hit em straight! Photo submitted by Kirbmeister69 on 07/19/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161530873 on 05/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u360337097 on 08/18/2020
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Photo submitted by byronculp1125 on 08/11/2019
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Pure desert heaven! Photo submitted by mastew on 06/07/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/15/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/15/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/15/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 03/15/2018
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Photo submitted by DebraBorcherding on 11/03/2013
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Photo submitted by DebraBorcherding on 11/03/2013
Fun course in great shape
This is a really fun course that in great shape. I will be back.
Yardage correction
The yardage info on this course is incorrect.
Plays over 7,300 yds from the Tips!
Nice layout
The course design was interesting and sometimes seemed tight playing it for first time. Greens were slow compared to other courses I’ve played here but they were true. From a visual standpoint not one of the more speaking courses for the money
Great reputation but ...
The fairways were immaculate, the greens were 12 on the stimpmeter so very very fast. The layout was ordinary. We much prefer the Celebrity course. The rough out side the fairways was unimpressive. Service and staff were wonderful. The starter was very helpful. Be ready for several bunkers in the middle of the fairway. My recommendation is to play Celebrity instead.
Great experience
We loved the course and the clubhouse. The layout is a bit challenging for a first-timer, only because you are not sure where to hit the ball on some holes. I wish I could play number one again, I just didn't know for sure how much everything rolled off the fairway to the right.
The bunkers were perfect, the greens firm and fast, and the people were exceptional. The only gripe was the food truck breakfast burrito, which was our only option at 10:30. Cold, old eggs... Yuk.
Strong Winds
Really nice course with beautiful vistas. Somewhat different than the typical desert courses with its trees & pines, Great shape with a very accomodating staff. Parking can be at a premium. I ended up using valet. Super windy day with sand blowing all over. Fast greens.
Best in desert
Yes it’s expensive but this is the most challenging course in the desert. People are so nice . Conditions are perfect. A few blind holes were questionable but I loved it
Perfect Day
The Indian Wells course is our favorite in the Palm Springs area. The course is 5 star - great condition, moderately challenging, very helpful staff, true greens and fun layout. No two holes are the same. Lots of water stations and bathrooms. And course personnel act like they truly care about you. Only complaint is that the course turned a lovely putt putt course into a money making enterprise that essentially blocks golfers who like a little something different from playing the putt putt course. But that little course is different from the two championship course which are simply fantastic.
Solid Course, Wonderful Greens
Players Course is wonderful manicured for December, fairways and greens in excellent shape, greens run true and fairly quick (not riduculous). The rough is dormant and yellow, fine by me. But with the dormant rough, any ball struck near the edge of the water or desert, most likely will roll into those areas. The course(s) (36 hole facility) play among themselves and not through a neighborhood. Beverage cart came around pretty often and the staff was very friendly. We finished in 4 hrs 30 min, which is also their recommended time.
Great Morning
The course is pristine. Greens a bit slow but ran true. T boxes excellent as were the fairways. It was busy but we finished in under 4 hours.
Staff in pro shop , on course and in the bar were very helpful and welcoming. Play it once or twice each year when visiting. Does not disappoint
Players course highly recommended.
Highly recommend the Players course. Fairways are great. The course was just re-opened after reseeding. Cart path only. I found the staff to be fantastic. Top notch landscaping. Lots of ice and water available on course. Cart girl was great too. Ate at the Vue for the Happy Hour after golf. Great food & drinks!
Great test!
Would have been 5 stars but opening day after overseed had the greens at a 7