PGA West Greg Norman Course: #17
A view from tee #17 at PGA West Greg Norman Course
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4.6
1444 Reviews (1444)
5 Stars
867
4 Stars
371
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
36
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
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1268 out of 1444 reviews
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4.8
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
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68 out of 70 reviews
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4.7
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
89
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
Recommend this course
110 out of 115 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with carpet-like fairways, immaculate bunkers, and quick true-rolling greens that rival top-tier courses. Attentive staff from the bag team to the starter deliver a welcoming, efficiently run round from start to finish.
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PGA West - Greg Norman Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7156 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.1

The Shark's turned in what's widely regarded as the second-toughest course at PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course in La Quinta.

No small feat considering the developers of the neighboring TPC Stadium ordered Pete Dye to make it, "the hardest damn golf course in the world."

"There's a difference," said Jack Guevera, a golfer who's played both. "You might think you have it easy if you play the Norman after the Stadium .... But probably not."

Here's the difference: Dye tries to kill you at TPC Stadium. Norman only wants to beat you to a pulp.

Not that pummeling does not have its highlights. Norman's 216-yard, par-3 13th is the kind of hole that seizes your attention and lingers in memory after the round.

What little fairway there is curves around toward a man-made lake. It is also tilted down on a sharp angle to the water, giving the golfer the effect of hitting along a ledge.

Each shot is a tap dance here. You could not even get odds in Vegas on your chances of avoiding all of the deep, slanted bunkers that squeeze the mini fairway even tighter.

"Greg Norman wants you to choke," TravelGolf.com West Coast Bureau Chief Chris Baldwin said. "The supremely-talented, enthrallingly-entertaining golfer cursed to be forever remembered for his excruciating collapses wants the average hacker to experience just a taste of this misery."

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Tiftdwarf Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (1999) Matthew Dusenberry (1999) Tad Burnett (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
1444 Reviews (1444)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 67
Water Hazards 41
Undulating Greens 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 48
A Weekend Splurge 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 38
Convenient to the City 22
At a Resort 19

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Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day at Greg's!

Awesome course to play in the summer with hardly anyone around and great weather. Perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great to play when it's hot and not busy!

Was able to get right on the course 40 minutes before my tee time. Had a great day with nobody else on the course - was able to play quickly and at my own pace. Nice day - have already signed up to play again tomorrow with a friend..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Sanded greens

Course is in good condition, greens have been recently sanded. Chipping and putting not great.

Most of second cut rough has died out maybe waiting for overfeeding.

Great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

For the future

So when you hear PGA West, you think this course is where the pros play. The course is in great conditions, but if the greens are not running at least 10’s then it just ruins the game. The greens were very slow, made it tough to get a good read. You got to hammer the ball outside of 10 feet.

The course overall was great. Not much room for error, so be accurate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Terrible greens

Great layout, my favorite in PGA West group. I know it’s Sept, but the greens were awful for the price you pay to play. In season, they are incredible. They do need to have a clock out on the range, as most don’t take their phone to the range to warm up. I really don’t need a lecture by the starter on being late for my starting time by two minutes, of which I found to be very unprofessional. A simple clock on the range would be of great help. As much as they get for fees at this place, I think they can afford one.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid value, excellent condition

I always enjoy all the PGA West courses even the Norman. It seems to be somewhat of the red headed stepchild but right now it’s in excellent condition and the price is right. The staff is very friendly and as helpful as social distancing precautions allow. I went out as a single as was paired up with a threesome of great guys around my age and ability. It made for an awesome round. We did wait quite a bit especially for the summer but still finished in well under 4 hours. There are currently no off course amenities hence the three stars. There is a beverage cart though.

The Norman course can be a difficult course if you’re not hitting you spots. Definitely target golf much like a course you’d find in Scottsdale. You can definitely score if you are hitting fairways though. Can be visually intimidating, especially the first 3 or 4 holes. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course but not what I expected

Fair course, first time playing and it wasn’t like the PGA west stadium course more of a common la Quinta course in a gated community.

Having said that, course is manageable and not to complicated , many straight forward holes with wide fairways.

Staff was friendly and they even came out with extra water towards the end of the round (nice gesture in 109 degree weather)

Enjoyed the round despite of the heat.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good condiition

The course was in pretty good condition considering the heat they've been having. Fairways were the best part of the course. great divots. Bunkers hadn't been raked for a while, but then again, you shouldn't be in them. Love this course over the other two PGA West courses. Typically it's in the best condition of the three.

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

Great Course

This was the first time playing this course and very much enjoyed the experience. It was very well maintained with considerable character. Like many courses, if you stay in the fairway you will live to see another round.

Greens were very slow which surprised me...and it took some time to adjust.

Staff were friendly and helpful...exceptional cronavirus protocol. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent condition.

Great course in La Quinta. Excellent condition. We played our round in 3 1/2 hours. Really enjoyed our day in 110 degree temperatures.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun day at PGA West

My wife and I enjoyed our round at PGA West - Greg Norman course. The course was in really good shape. The staff was friendly and helpful. Well worth your time and money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

COVID Golf

Courses are just reopening and it was just great to get out there and hit a ball around. Unfortunately for the golfers in La Quinta the city has mandated that everyone wear masks while golfing. In 100+ degree heat! This made for some stifling conditions. I'm an Infectious Disease nurse and we had an MD in our group as well. Once we cleared the clubhouse we doffed our masks. About the fifth hole a marshall came out and told us that someone living on the course had called them to complain that we weren't masked. I don't know...perhaps they were afraid of getting infected from 150 yards away? So I asked if the ones who called were the 2 males that were walking on the course trespassing without a mask or was it someone from the 3 separate private golf carts we saw on public streets with no masks? Anyway, can't fault the course for upholding ridiculous regulations passed by policy makers who have no clue what their talking about. The course was in fantastic shape. Of course the on/off course amenities are suffering since nothing is open except the golf course and there are no beverage carts out on the course. This was my first time playing this one and I really enjoyed the company, the course, the pace. I'll be coming back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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