PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course

I recently jumped on a hot buy deal at PGA West - Nicklaus Tournament Course for $82 per player, and it turned out to be an incredible value.

We were able to get 12 holes in before dark, and even in that short time, the course absolutely delivered. The layout is classic Nicklaus — strategic, challenging, and visually stunning. The fairways were in great shape, the greens rolled true, and the desert scenery made every hole feel like a signature moment. You definitely need to think your way around the course, but it’s fair and rewarding when you hit good shots.

What really stood out, though, was the staff. From check-in to the course attendants, everyone was amazing, marshal Bob was friendly, welcoming, and very generous with his time and hospitality. Everyone made us feel appreciated and genuinely cared about our experience, which goes a long way.

Even though we didn’t get the full 18 in before sunset, the experience was 100% worth it. At $82, this felt like a steal for a course of this caliber. I’ll absolutely be back to finish the remaining holes — and I’m already looking forward to it.

We were partnered with lovely folks for our first time playing this course.

The course was in good condition and unlike any course we have played before.

Challenging yet playable.

After we finished we enjoyed a beverage at the bar and had the most lovely and cheerful bartender.

So glad we had this opportunity to play this course.

Pace of play was horrible, the marshals were useless and couldn’t get play back on pace. We had to finish in the darkness.

The bunkers are so deep and the sand heavy; my front nine score was reflection of missed bunker shots. Got used to it by the time we made the turn. Stay out of them if you can.

I played this course 3-4times, but I wasn't impressed this time that much. I know it's been well managed well, but I couldn't think it is over priced.

The Nicklaus stadium course is a second shot course. The landing zones off the tee are very friendly. The rough was way down when we played. With that said, the approach shots to the penal green complexes are crucial. The greens are all raised and fall off to deep bunkers or deep chipping areas. The bunkers have very soft sand which was challenging for me.

It was a nice day of play at PGA West - Nickalaus Tournament course. Our only real complaint was slow play. We waited on every hole an almost every shot. The gentleman we were playing with called the course to complain and they sent a ranger who did nothing. Slow play made it seem like a really long day.

great and playable track. tough pins but forgiving fairways. greens ran true despite the steady drizzle all afternoon. teed off at 1:38pm and got 15 holes in before darkness.