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4.0
383 Reviews (383)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.7
71.3%
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361 out of 383 reviews
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3.7
7 Reviews (7)
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3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
4.8
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4.3
57.1%
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Layout
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7376 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Fought (2007) Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.0
383 Reviews (383)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Specials 16
Patio Dining 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 25
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 21
A Weekend Splurge 20
Locals 16
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 25
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 14

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Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

All Around Excellent Course

We took advantage of the twilight rate and enjoyed a good round of golf; started at 3:00 and finished before 7:00. Just missed happy hour, but the food was great. The course condition was excellent, especially for a busy resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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They really keep the course in excellent condition. Greens are true and fast. Would return any time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course With One Minor Annoyance

This course is terrific and challenging and in great condition. The greens are very fast and very challenging. The fairways etc. are in great condition. The sand traps could use some more soft sand they were, for the most part to firm.

The only real annoyance were a pair of rangers who asked us several times to play faster - but there was NO ONE behind us and according to the cart's GPS we were never more than 2 minutes behind the prescribed pace.

If you wait to the day before to book a tee time thru GolfNow the price drops dramatically.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course lots of hidden trouble

As the first time playing this course there was lots of hidden challenges the greens were not true and loss some stokes on 3 putts not nice!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Valley resident

Beautiful day, great course conditions, fast greens. Hit-em straight!
Larry O

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

very nice golf course

I love this golf course
you have nice ferway, green, and view

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

very nice

this is a beautiful course. everything is immaculate. the staff is friendly and helpful. the tee blocks, fairways, traps, greens are in excellent condition. the greens were very fast and did not make it easy to score well. a very nice touch is complimentary valet parking. it makes you feel special from your arrival.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the many gems in Coachella Valley

This is a beautiful course in great shape when we played it in late Nov. The course ha an abundance of bunkers which will catch many wayward tee shots and any off line approaches. Greens were in great shape and not easy to read but slower (maybe 10 on the stimpmeter) than what I would have expected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great resort track

Course was in great condition for early season. Pace of play was perfect. Course staff made you feel very welcome.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, a bit expensive, Very friendly staff.

Very challenging course but fun. A great day. Longest hole par five at 626 yards... Shortes hole par 3 at 146 yards.... Something for everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of Fun

We played this course on Oct. 30 and we had a wonderful time. This course has 7 tee boxes so you can choose which is best for you. The course was very nicely kept and the views were spectacular. Take your camera because you won't want to miss a single hole. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Five Star experience

This course should be on many peoples "bucket list". From the time you pull up to the property until you leave it is an awfully good experience, not just the golf but all the amenities. Something to be experienced by the average golfer looking for the feeling of playing as a Tour Professional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great day

The course was in great shape despite the weather that has hit Palm Springs recently.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value; Great Course

Off season and the course was in great shape. Folks were friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course but challenging

From the Blues it was a 73.3/133 handicap definitely took some good driving off the tees there was a 3 hole stretch of 433/434/433 and trouble on both sides greens were lightly sanded but deceptively fast and rolled true. The cart guy was awesome when he was there but left for the day without letting us know and we were without beverages for 9 holes. Course is very nice looking forward to playing it again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian Wells Golf Resort does not disappoint

The IW experience including the golf, restaurant and shopping was a truly great day. The remodel of the course and restaurant with new menus and entertainment is excellent. The staff is always friendly and efficient and aim to please. Today the greens were sanded and they are treating some spots in the fairways on the Players course, but no doubt will be perfect in no time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent staff, course in great condition

excellent course, very friendly staff from the time your arrive and depart, great pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice facility

Only problem the fairways are too wet, balls do not go anywhere and they get muddy after every shot !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't try and eat the mango towel.

The best course I have played out of season. I'm sure the place is amazing during the winter time. The mango towel was a life saver. Staff was great. 5 star treatment from start to finish

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course, Great staff

I loved the course but that might just be because I shot my personal low there. That always seems to help! Definitely a balance of holes from easy to quite challenging depending on what tee box you decide to play. The greens rolled very true and were consistent across all 18 which was nice to see. The staff was friendly and the beverage cart was around every other hole to make sure we were stocked with extra ice and whatever else we needed. Water stations were also spaced every third hole so hydration wasn't a problem at all. The GPS on the carts were great and allowed for a better understanding of your layup or tee shot with the use of a touch screen. Sand was consistent and quite manageable assuming you didn’t get to aggressive. Some of the bunkers had steep lips and made for a good penalty. The only knock in my opinion were the last 3 holes. They clearly have had some growth problems in a few areas either around the green or in the fairways which have been resodded. That being said the greens were not affected and frankly it didn't have too much of an impact other than aesthetics.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, the Tommy Bahama Resort & Spa, the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, or the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa and golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort - Celebrity & Players Courses.

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The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

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PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.

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