PGA West Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course

The Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West has the best greens I have ever putted. Smooth and quicker than any of the other PGA West Courses with absolutely no ball marks. Some of the pin positions made putting difficult in some situations, but were generally manageable if you had good direction and distance control or followed Jack's principle of aiming for the center of the green. I had expected to find three distinct pin locations and/or green levels on every green as that was a Nicklaus trademark, but the Tournament Course greens were large and undulating and without the aforementioned level separation. The clubhouse was impressive and the pro shop was large and well stocked. Driving range was expansive with numerous targets to shoot at and a large practice bunker also. Putting green was comparable to the greens on the course - which generally is not the case at most golf courses. Fairways were generous in the landing areas on most holes and the rough was playable. Tee boxes were a bit overgrown - needed to be cut, but were in good condition including the par 3 holes. The only real issue was a lack of sand in the greenside bunkers - fortunately I managed to steer clear of them for most of my round. The course layout was varied and quite interesting. The course staff were friendly and helpful. I was paired with a member (Michael S.), who unfortunately quit after nine holes, but he was helpful in describing each hole and the challenges before us. This was by far the best course I played at PGA West (compared to the Dunes and Mountain courses). Highly recommend this track and hope to play it again the next time I visit the desert!

It's PGA West, high standards always. Great reception from cart employees, very informative.
Tees, fairways, great shape for this time of year...the greens, oh man, hard dry and fast. With Jack's elevated greens, holding shots almost non existence, but it is what it is. Bunkers were playable with a fair amount of sand.
Pace was going well, being a foursome we did allow 3 singles to play through. Then we caught 2 foursomes and it was a standstill, the lead four were the slowest hacks I've run across, they were 3/4 holes behind, not a clue to their surroundings...Marshall ?!?
Other than that, a great layout, tough but fair, worth it...
Yes, I would return as long as I get in front of the slow play.

PGA West is truly magnificent! I played 3 of the courses this past week and each round was memorable. All aspects of the round were first class all the way. Check in was easy, the included practice/warmup area is expansive and in good shape, starters are friendly and knowledgeable, Marshall are not intrusive, courses are green and lush, course difficulty varies with chosen tee, course layouts are magnificent, greens are large and run fast and true, the carts look and operate as though they were new the bar/restaurant is really good. I have not played any better complex.

Great track, greens are flawless. Bunkers could have used a little more sand, that’s the only possible complaint. Overall, highly recommend.

Fine course plays longer then distance ,must carry
Lots of shots .greens were the best !it look like a brake play it straight you ll make more puts ..what I didn t like the golf assistant at the end of the round not take you to your car !

It was in great summer shape and the greens were perfect firm and quick.

You need great short game for this course. Not a bombers course. Fastest greens I’ve ever played. Long iron or metal wood off the tee. Really hard to get up and down. I hit 71% fairways but 37 putts. 9 and 18 are classic. Definitely need to play again. BTW you’re 10 to 50 feet below sea level.

Rode the Blues (6522/72.2/134) in slightly over 3.5 twilight on a GN Hot Deal. Played with Steve, hilarious guy to be matched up with. 112 and humid made the conditions uncomfortable. We were behind a 4some that had no intention of letting us play through. So Steve stopped, got drinks and we sat in the shade and talked until they were well ahead so we could play w/o waiting on every shot. The course was not busy.

Bermuda tees had decent coverage and were good to play from.

Bermuda fairways were semi lush and nice to play from.

Bermuda primary rough was mowed low but still thick with good coverage.

Plentiful sand traps had decent sand but were too thin.

Bermuda greens were very firm and consistent from green to green. I expected them to be so/so late in the summer. Wrong! These were some of the smoothest Bermuda greens I have ever putted on and medium fast. Very nice!

Nicklaus Tournament features mounds along the sides of fairways, large/deep bunkers, several split fairways and expansive sand waste bunkers. Raised greens where irons barely off line or short can be in collection areas where the green is well above the golfer. Very good customer service from everyone. Plenty of water stations on the course and bottled water provided. Good GPS on the carts. The cart gal was out making the rounds numerous times. Nice all grass range and a new putting green since I last played here close to Nicklaus Tournament #1 tee. Recommended.

Absolutely one of the best courses I’ve played…can’t wai to come back

From the drive up…to the drink at the 19th….just an amazing experience!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!