PGA WEST: GREG NORMAN COURSE (1999)

 

DESERT REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole - cost: $110 - $190

81-405 Kingston Heath, La Quinta, CA 92253

Tel: (760) 564-3900 

 

Designed by Greg Norman. The Norman Course actually sits below sea level. With its white bunkering and rugged-looking tall reed grass that surrounds the fairways, beauty meets the beast, or in this case the Shark. Carts and range balls are included. Caddies are available with advance notice. From downtown Los Angeles (about 130 miles east to the course); Take I-10 east, exit at Jefferson, and turn right. Follow Jefferson for about ten miles. Jefferson turns into PGA Blvd. Continue one mile to the clubhouse.

 

PGA WEST: PRIVATE COURSES (1986)

 

DESERT REGION

Members only - 54 hole

55-955 PGA Boulevard, La Quinta, CA 92253

Tel: (760) 564-7100  

 

Designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf. The private courses consist of the Nicklaus, Palmer, and Weiskopf. There is nothing subtle about the Nicklaus Private Course. Cavernous bunkers, flowers, and tall grasses are among the challenges that can make this layout play among the toughest of any course in the desert. The real thrill to the Palmer Course is the holes adjacent to the mountain. Otherwise, this is a solid park-setting layout in a desert atmosphere. The Weiskopf is a long course, but tee to fairway and fairway to green, it is quite manageable. For those who want to score well, they need to master the large greens. The yardage listed is for the Tom Weiskopf Private Course. From downtown Los Angeles (about 130 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Jefferson, and turn right. Follow Jefferson for about ten miles. Jefferson turns into PGA Blvd. Continue one mile to the clubhouse.