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4.0
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.6
76.9%
Recommend this course
365 out of 388 reviews
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3.5
6 Reviews (6)
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2
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1
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1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
3.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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Course Highlights
The newly redesigned Players Course impresses with seamlessly integrated holes, enlarged greens, perfect fairways, and a walkable layout that earns high overall marks. Exceptional staff and top-tier amenities round out an experience that consistently earns strong praise from recent visitors.

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
388 Reviews (388)

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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5.0
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First Time Playing

Worth the money.

Very good overall experience, starting from valet parking service, launch monitors at every practice range station, course was great shape, cart girl was friendly and had sandwiches and hotdogs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great condition

Fairways were in great shape after the overseeding greens were on the slow side which we were warned about

Pace of play was excellent finished in 3.5 hours will be back next trip to Palm Springs

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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1.0
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First Time Playing

Management Failure

Pace of play was unacceptable given cart technology and apparent marshal on site. Most concerning was the response from staff when I asked to speak with management, from two different employees “ they’re never around, sorry..” unfortunately I left with a negative opinion of course and staff. Hopefully this isn’t the standard you’re shooting for!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Indian Wells Players course

Good challenge and friendly staff. Recommend… but play off the right tee box for your handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

In good condition for June. A little pricier than others in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great staff and course

Awesome staff . Very good condition considering early June . Apparently Celebrity course has several greens in very bad shape . Players greens in good condition in general. Only bad experience is we never saw a refreshment cart the entire day . At 106 degrees a beer or 2 would have been nice .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great playable round

Indian Wells golf resort is a great place and it has two tremendous very playable golf courses perfect for the resort golfer and can be a challenge from the back tees . Great staff good price really enjoyable day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pete Dye at his worst

The good: the staff were friendly and the course conditions were fine.

The bad: Everything else. Pace of play was horrific. We had a 5.5 hour round.

I would highly recommend PGA West actually disassociate themselves from the Pete Dye name as soon as possible. Seriously, start by bringing in a bulldozer and getting rid of all his false front greens and “sand rivers” that make no sense whatsoever and are completely punitive. This isn’t a fun and challenging course where shot selection and risk/reward comes into play, this is a self-inflated ego that enjoys punishing you for putting your shot on the green by making sure there everything is guaranteed to roll off no matter how well you hit it.

Skip this course and find a better way to waste your time with less frustration.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable and challenging

I played the players course at Indian Wells golf resort, It’s the first time I’ve played it since the remodel. It’s really great. You can find your ball. Hit it at the target but still be challenged with Fast greens and elevation changes.

Don’t miss it. It’s a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always!

Played at 1230p as a 4some on a Sunday, finished in 4:05. Waited for a twosome for most of the round but by the end of the round, we caught the field. Awesome pro shop and great service. Fantastic fast greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superb

Great course, tough with the amount of sand placed in all the right spots to capture errant shots. Superb condition, tee box thru the green. The starter at players course was very helpful for first time players. Looking forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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