PALMS GOLF CLUB (1990)

 

DESERT REGION

Resort - 18 hole - cost: $55 - $120

711 Palms Boulevard, Mesquite, NV 89024

Tel: (800) 621-0187 

 

Designed by William Hull. Better score on the straightforward outgoing nine as the hilly incoming nine is tricky and demands local knowledge. Carts are included in the green fees. From the Las Vegas Airport (about 90 miles norttheast to the course): Take I-15 north to Mesquite. Take the second Mesquite exit, Exit 122. Take a right and then a left at the light, which is Hillside. Drive about one and one-half miles to the course.

 

PALMS GOLF CLUB, THE (1999)

 

DESERT REGION

Members only - 18 hole

81-771 Airport Boulevard, La Quinta, CA 92253

Tel: (760) 771-2606  

 

Designed by Fred Couples, Brian Curley. An artfully crafted design that is both playable and challenging. The routing is fairly flat and plays among the many palms, water, and bunkers. From downtown Los Angeles (about 130 miles east to the course): Take the I-10 east, exit on Monroe Street, and turn right. The course is at the corner of Monroe Street and Airport Boulevard. The "brother course" to the men-only Plantation Golf Club, it is arguably just as good with less-elevated greens and excellent practice facilities.