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The Golden Bear tests you with tabletop fairways at PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course in La Quinta.

If your shot's too wild, it's rolling up, often down into the desert. That's just one bit of the showmanship at the Jack Nicklaus Tournament course. This was designed to hold a PGA event, but it's spent its days delivering damage and fun to regular hackers.

Nicklaus particularly tests your short game with his bunkering around the greens. Confidence in your wedge shots is crucial here. Still, it's not as tough and unforgiving as Pete Dye's Stadium Course or even Greg Norman's course.

It's possible to get lost in the scenery at the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course and there's plenty of scenery to go around with the desert brush and the mountains looming in the distance.

No. 15 is probably the most well known - and notorious - hole. Nicknamed "Long Island," it's pretty much that: a daunting 572 yard par five with an island green. The fairway's split, giving you a chance to pick your path. Either way you go, getting onto the green in two is oh but a dream.

"Nicklaus also abundantly uses non-traditional design features throughout the course to give the track its own unique flavor," TravelGolf.com's Jeffrey Rendall said. "In many ways, I don't think I've seen another course quite like it."

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7204 yds
Rating 75.3
Slope 143
Type Public/Resort

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "PGA WEST Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Practice Hole

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness
Tennis
Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Jack Nicklaus (1987) Rick Jacobson Thomas Pearson (1987)

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Rating Index

4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1181 reviews
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  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.7
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Course Highlights
The Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West delivers immaculate tee boxes, true-rolling greens, and first-rate fairways that consistently impress visiting golfers. Friendly staff and outstanding course amenities make this a rewarding and memorable round at exceptional value.
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