La Quinta Resort golf: the Pete Dye Mountain and Dunes courses
La Quinta Resort golf explained: the Pete Dye Mountain and Dunes, now sold under PGA WEST, guest booking a year out, 2026 overseed dates and rates.
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La Quinta Resort golf means two Pete Dye courses, the Mountain and the Dunes, both opened in 1981 and now sold under the PGA WEST name. The public can book them on the PGA WEST tee sheet or GolfNow, and resort guests can book a year ahead. GolfPass listed the Dunes from $56.
This guide explains the name change, compares the two courses, lists the 2026 overseed dates and covers what staying at La Quinta Resort & Club gets you. Prices were seen November 2, 2026 and change with season and demand.
Quick facts
- Courses: PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain and PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes, formerly La Quinta Resort Mountain and Dunes.
- Designer and year: Pete Dye, 1981, both par 72.
- Access: open to the public; La Quinta Resort guests book up to 365 days ahead.
- Clubhouse: Pete Dye Clubhouse at La Quinta Resort, 760-564-7610.
- 2026 overseed: Dunes reopened October 26; Mountain reopens November 16.
- Lowest price seen: Dunes from $56 on GolfPass.
- From downtown Palm Springs: about 35 minutes, 22.1 miles.
What changed: from La Quinta Resort to PGA WEST
The two courses beside La Quinta Resort & Club used to be sold as the La Quinta Resort Mountain and Dunes courses. They are now listed as PGA WEST resort courses, alongside the Stadium, the Nicklaus Tournament and the Greg Norman. Booking sites show them as PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain and PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes, but plenty of golfers and older listings still use the resort names. They are the same courses, and they still play from the Pete Dye Clubhouse at the resort, not from the PGA WEST clubhouses about 10 minutes south.
La Quinta Resort golf access
Both courses are open to anyone. The public books on the PGA WEST resort tee sheet (ezlinks) or GolfNow. Resort guests use a separate resort-guest link that opens up to 365 days ahead, and that window covers all five resort courses. The public window is not published.
Guest perks listed by the resort:
- 365-day tee-time booking on all five resort courses.
- Complimentary bag storage.
- The Mountain and Dunes start at the resort.
- A Stay & Play package on the golf page, with no prices shown.
Guest green fees are not published on the resort's golf page. Ask for the rate when you book the room, and ask whether a Stay & Play package bundles La Quinta Resort golf more cheaply than booking rounds one by one.
One thing a guest does not get is a course at the door for every round. The Mountain and Dunes start at the resort, but the Stadium, Nicklaus Tournament and Greg Norman courses are about 10 minutes' drive south, so plan on a car or the resort's golf shuttle, which is listed among its amenities.
Mountain vs Dunes
| Pete Dye Mountain | Pete Dye Dunes | |
|---|---|---|
| Opened | 1981 | 1981 |
| Back tees | 6,666 yds, 72.9/135 | 6,578 yds, 72.4/134 |
| White tees | 6,280 yds, 70.7/128 | 6,159 yds, 70.8/128 |
| Silver (women) | 5,732 yds, 74.0/134 | 5,785 yds, 74.5/134 |
| Character | against the Santa Rosa Mountains, rock outcrops, small greens | desert links style, mounded fairways, pot bunkers |
| 2026 overseed | Oct 19 to Nov 16 | Sep 28 to Oct 26 |
| Cart path only | Nov 16 to Dec 6 | Oct 26 to Nov 15 |
| Price seen | no reliable rate found | from $56 (GolfPass); about $74 to $152 hot deals, undated |
The Mountain is the scenic one. It is built right against the Santa Rosa Mountains, with rock outcrops, desert edges and small greens. It is shorter than the PGA WEST tournament courses but the rock framing and the small targets keep it honest. It is walkable from La Quinta Resort rooms, which makes it a natural first-day round for guests.
The Dunes is the value end of the lineup. It is a desert links-style course with mounded fairways and Dye pot bunkers, and it is often the lowest-priced PGA WEST resort tee time on GolfNow. In 2026 it was also the first PGA WEST course back from overseed.
Tees in full
| Tee | Mountain yards | Mountain men | Dunes yards | Dunes men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,666 | 72.9/135 | 6,578 | 72.4/134 |
| Black/White | 6,477 | 71.7/131 | 6,465 | 71.8/133 |
| White | 6,280 | 70.7/128 | 6,159 | 70.8/128 |
| White/Silver | 6,115 | 69.9/126 | 6,014 | 69.9/126 |
| Silver | 5,732 | 68.3/121 | 5,785 | 68.5/122 |
| Gold | 5,292 | 66.2/115 | 5,283 | 66.0/116 |
| Orange | 3,745 | 62.3/109 | 3,900 | 63.3/111 |
Women's ratings: Silver 74.0/134 (Mountain) and 74.5/134 (Dunes), Gold 71.4/126 and 71.5/126, Red 4,844 yards at 68.7/123 and 4,849 yards at 68.7/123. Tees are from GolfPass. With slopes in the 120s from the middle sets, both courses suit mixed groups far better than the Stadium.
La Quinta Resort golf rates
Neither course has a published rate card. For the Dunes, GolfPass listed "from $56" and hot deals were seen at about $74 to $152 including fees, undated. For the Mountain, no published or reliable rate was found when checked on November 2, 2026. Treat both as dynamic: expect the January to April peak to cost the most and summer the least, as across the valley. For the big picture, read Palm Springs golf rates and cheap golf in Palm Springs.
Fall 2026: which course is open
PGA WEST staggers the overseed so at least one resort course is always open. For La Quinta Resort golf in fall 2026, that works out like this:
- Through October 25: the Dunes was closed (since September 28); the Mountain was open until October 19.
- October 26 to November 15: the Dunes is back, cart path only.
- November 16 to December 6: the Mountain is back, cart path only, and the Dunes is on full carts.
- From December 7: both courses on settled rye.
The Pete Dye Clubhouse practice facility was closed October 5 to November 1, 2026. See Palm Springs golf overseed for every course's dates.
Staying at La Quinta Resort & Club
The resort opened in 1926 and is a Hilton Curio Collection property, with Spanish-style casitas spread around dozens of pools, Spa La Quinta and several restaurants. Old Town La Quinta, a small walkable village of shops and restaurants, is about 5 minutes away. Phone 760-564-4111.
What to budget for beyond the room:
- Resort fee: $45.60 per room per night (resortfeechecker.com, updated February 2026; third party). Older listings show $35 to $40.
- Parking: self-parking reported at $25 a night and valet $30 (third-party 2026 guide, not confirmed on the resort site).
That adds about $70 a night before tax. Nightly room rates were not read, so check hilton.com for your dates. For a group, the multi-bedroom villas are the pick.
Other bases nearby:
- Embassy Suites La Quinta: about 4 minutes from the Mountain and Dunes, two-room suites with free breakfast and parking. AAA listed it from $148, stay date not stated.
- PGA West home and condo rentals: for a longer stay. Golf is not included unless the owner says so, though homes managed by La Quinta Resort Leasing include La Quinta Resort facility use.
- Indian Wells RV Resort: about 8 minutes, for RV travellers.
Compare the valley's other resorts in Palm Springs golf resorts and where to stay in Palm Springs for golf.
Building a La Quinta Resort golf week
A guest who wants five rounds without driving far can play the Pete Dye Mountain and Pete Dye Dunes from the resort, then use the 365-day window to lock in the Stadium Course and the Nicklaus Tournament Course about 10 minutes south. The Greg Norman Course is the fifth resort course, with its own clubhouse. For a city-owned alternative nearby, SilverRock is about 8 minutes from the resort.
Course pages: Pete Dye Dunes course guide and Pete Dye Mountain course guide. For the tournament courses, see the PGA West Stadium Course and PGA West golf, and for the whole town read La Quinta golf courses.
Plan it on the map
Open the Palm Springs golf map to see the Mountain and Dunes beside La Quinta Resort, the five PGA WEST resort courses and the stays around them. The $30 plan lines up your rounds around the 2026 overseed dates and the January tour week.
Courses in this guide
Questions golfers ask
What are the La Quinta Resort golf courses called now?
The two Pete Dye courses at the resort are now marketed under PGA WEST as the Pete Dye Mountain Course and the Pete Dye Dunes Course. Many golfers still call them the La Quinta Resort Mountain and Dunes courses. Both play from the Pete Dye Clubhouse at La Quinta Resort.
Can you play the La Quinta Resort courses without staying at the resort?
Yes. Both are PGA WEST resort courses sold to the public through the PGA WEST resort tee sheet and GolfNow. Resort guests get a separate booking link that opens up to 365 days ahead; the public window is not published.
How much does La Quinta Resort golf cost?
No published rate card was found. GolfPass listed the Dunes from $56, and undated hot deals were seen at about $74 to $152 with fees. No reliable Mountain Course rate was found when checked November 2, 2026, so check the tee sheet.
When are the Mountain and Dunes courses closed for overseed in 2026?
The Dunes closed September 28 and reopened October 26, 2026, with cart path only to November 15. The Mountain closed October 19 and reopens November 16, with cart path only to December 6.
Which is harder, the Mountain or the Dunes?
They rate almost the same. The Mountain is 6,666 yards at 72.9/135 from the Black tees, and the Dunes 6,578 yards at 72.4/134. The Mountain has rock outcrops and small greens; the Dunes has mounded fairways and pot bunkers.
What golf perks do La Quinta Resort guests get?
Guests can book all five PGA WEST resort courses up to 365 days ahead, including the Stadium, and get complimentary bag storage. The resort promotes a Stay & Play package. Guest green fees are not published, so ask when you book the room.
How far is La Quinta Resort from Palm Springs?
The Pete Dye Clubhouse is about 35 minutes and 22.1 miles from downtown Palm Springs, a free-flow estimate. The Mountain and Dunes are about 3 minutes from the resort, and the PGA WEST tournament courses about 10 minutes south.
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