PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course

My experience with the server Mark B at the desk counter in the Pro Shop was less than desirable. He charged $219 to my credit card and I told him I had a GolfNow special promotion rate and to check in the system. He said I made the reservation directly with PGA West, which I did not. My GolfNow confirmation number 322902258 reflected a Special Promotion rate of $179 vrs PGA invoice 632038 rate of $219, a difference of $40. Rather than argue, I simply signed the invoice and walked away feeling a little disappointed with the experience. While it may be only $40, it’s a matter of principle. Notwithstanding, the course conditions were ideal, good pace of place, other staff very friendly and to that, I could only reflect a 3 star overall rating. Who knows, maybe a $40 credit could be extended, I doubt so.

The entire Coachella Valley was hit with heavy rains on Feb 14, 2019 but the course drained well and was in great condition. Tee boxes were well maintained. Good distinction between the fairway and rough. Challenging for all levels (I’m a 12 handicap). And greens rolled at about 9-10. Super great staff.

They treat you like a king (or queen)

The course is immaculate, challenging and beautiful. A true desert style - what more could you want?!

It is very clear that this course is an early Nicklaus design geared to low handicap golfers. For the average to high handicap golfers it is simply too difficult. Every hole ladened with deep sand traps and steep fall out areas around the fairway. Every green is protected by sand traps which forces a high entry shot to greens which will hold the entry shot..Good golfers would love the challenge but average to high handicap participants I would avoid this course..

Favourite course i have played , everything about this track was fun, it makes you focus on each shot because if you don’t, you are penalized for it.

Nice conditions

But jack put too many moguls

& sand traps on this thing

Fair challenge

Prefer Stadium

Worth $120 in winter

Like the starters

Awesome course. The crowned greens are tough and they’re quite small and fast but roll very true. I have no complaints at all from the minute I arrived until I finished. Course is lined by houses but not really in play unless you really spray the ball. Nice views of the mountains.

Challenging course. Sets up well if you fade the ball.

It was cart path only no doubt keeping it in good shape for the desert classic. What a great course glad we got to experience it!

Great course, everyone friendly, great condition, fine day of golf

Course is real challenge with generous fairways, deep and large traps with greens that are slippery fast. Lots of fun

Fairways and greens in great shape. Course laid out well. Good pace of play

The course was beautiful. Unfortunately it looked like a pete dye design. Elevated greens were 8-10 feet of the fairway (most of them) with slopes of 45-60 degrees (steep) everyone had to climb up, even if their ball had hit the green. I had hip surgery 6 weeks ago and I couldn't climb those hills. Every fairway was lined with moguls, some of which were 15 feet high. The one bunker I got into had sand hard packed under 1/4 inch of fluffy sand. I will not return to this course.

First time playing this golf course. It was in great shape the fairways were perfect and the greens rolled out great. Fun course to play.

Played the Stadium course four days ago and thought nothing could come close to the quality. We were wrong. The Nicklaus tract is just as impressive, and maybe a little more forgiving. Not saying either course is easy, but very enjoyable, and in pristine condition as they get ready for the PGA tournament in a few weeks. The courses we played were in excellent condition, and the mountain vistas were beautiful. Call it a “win - win”!!