Every golf course in the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to La Quinta
108 courses from Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs through Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells to La Quinta and Indio, with tees, ratings, slope, green fees and booking windows. Private clubs are marked. Sorted by slope, hardest first.
On the Coachella Valley map: Desert Hot Springs to La Quinta and Indio
La QuintaPGA WEST · Pete Dye StadiumPar 72 · Slope 148 · From $95 · 39 minThe valley's bucket-list public round and the American Express host. Hard and expensive in season; the restored greens are new since late 2024. Play it once, ideally with resort-guest booking.La QuintaPGA WEST · Jack Nicklaus TournamentPar 72 · Slope 143 · From $73 · 39 minThe Stadium's tour-host partner from the same clubhouse, a little cheaper and less punishing. A strong second round for a PGA WEST-based group.Palm DesertClassic ClubPar 72 · Slope 142 · From $135 · 23 minArnold Palmer's big public course off Cook St, back from overseed about Nov 11, 2026. A long test with full Troon service; the land is being marketed for development, so its long-term future is uncertain.Palm DesertDesert Willow Golf Resort · FirecliffPar 72 · Slope 141 · From $45 · 23 minThe valley's best-known municipal-owned resort course and the harder of Desert Willow's pair, freshly renovated with Mini Verde greens. Closed for overseed until Dec 26 in 2026, so it is a January-April play.Indian WellsIndian Wells Golf Resort · PlayersPar 71 · Slope 139 · From $227 · 29 minFreshly redesigned by John Fought and reopened in December 2025, the city-owned Players is the most complete public test in Indian Wells, and it sits next to four resort hotels. Check rates before booking: the resort does not publish them.La QuintaPGA WEST · Greg NormanPar 72 · Slope 139 · From $65 · 40 minThe least expensive of the PGA WEST tournament-side courses and a different, scrubby desert look. Note the late overseed: closed Nov 9-Dec 7, 2026.Indian WellsIndian Wells Golf Resort · CelebrityPar 72 · Slope 138 · From $149 · 29 minThe prettier, more forgiving half of the city-owned Indian Wells pair. A good first round for a group based at the Indian Wells hotels.IndioThe Golf Club at Terra Lago · NorthPar 72 · Slope 137 · From $55 · 38 minThe tougher, more dramatic of the two Terra Lago courses: elevation, blind shots and an island-green par 3. Usually cheaper than La Quinta resort golf.IndioThe Golf Club at Terra Lago · SouthPar 72 · Slope 137 · From $40 · 38 minThe easier half of Terra Lago and a fair-value full-length round at the east end of the valley; open through mid-October 2026 when many courses were closed.Indio · privateThe PlantationPar 72 · Slope 136 · 37 minPrivate men's club; not accessible to visitors.La QuintaPGA WEST · Pete Dye MountainPar 72 · Slope 135 · 35 minEarly Pete Dye at the foot of the Santa Rosas, steps from La Quinta Resort. Shorter and more scenic than the PGA WEST tournament courses.Palm DesertMarriott's Shadow RidgePar 71 · Slope 135 · 20 minNick Faldo's first US design, a well-kept resort course near I-10 that suits Marriott timeshare stays. Worth a round; rates are not published.IndioShadow Hills Golf Club · SouthPar 71 · Slope 134 · 30 minWell-kept Troon community course, a reasonable public round in north Indio from November to spring; closed in summer.La QuintaPGA WEST · Pete Dye DunesPar 72 · Slope 134 · From $56 · 35 minThe value end of the PGA WEST/La Quinta Resort lineup and first back from overseed. Solid Pete Dye golf without Stadium prices.Rancho MirageMission Hills · Gary PlayerPar 72 · Slope 134 · From $49 · 17 minA full-length Gary Player layout in the middle of the valley at prices that often sit near $50 in the off season. Conditioning has been uneven, so treat it as a value round rather than a showpiece.IndioEagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy SpringsPar 72 · Slope 133 · From $50 · 34 minSolid casino-resort daily-fee course at the east end of the valley, usually priced below the La Quinta and Palm Desert resort courses. Reopens Nov 2 after overseed.Palm SpringsEscenaPar 72 · Slope 133 · From $50 · 10 minPolished Nicklaus Design course on the north side of Palm Springs, the most complete daily-fee round in town. Book close to the date for the best dynamic price.Palm DesertDesert Willow Golf Resort · Mountain ViewPar 72 · Slope 132 · From $45 · 23 minThe more forgiving Desert Willow course and the one that is open through Nov and Dec 2026. A good first round for a group based in Palm Desert.Cathedral CityCathedral CanyonPar 70 · Slope 132 · From $44 · 12 minBudget 18 in Cathedral City with uneven conditions and few amenities. Fine for a cheap extra round, not a highlight.Rancho MirageThe Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa · Pete Dye ResortPar 70 · Slope 132 · 20 minThe valley's most central resort Dye layout, now with brand-new greens from the 2026 rebuild. A par 70 that is friendly from the middle tees and testing from the back. Price is dynamic and unpublished, so compare it against the Palm Desert and La Quinta resort courses before booking.Palm DesertDesert FallsPar 72 · Slope 131 · From $150 · 24 minA long championship-length course off Country Club Dr that takes public play. Check GolfNow for the day's price.Cathedral CityDesert Princess Country Club · La Vista/El CieloPar 72 · Slope 131 · From $80 · 12 minThe longest Desert Princess rotation (6,816 yd). Same club and pricing as the other combinations.Palm DesertJW Marriott Desert Springs · PalmPar 72 · Slope 130 · 24 minA flat, water-heavy resort course that suits a group staying at the JW Marriott. Closed for overseed until about Nov 23 in 2026.IndioHeritage PalmsPar 72 · Slope 128 · From $45 · 31 minFriendly, flat Arthur Hills community course with fair prices and lots of tee options. Good for snowbirds and mixed groups; not a bucket-list round.Palm DesertMountain Vista Golf Club · San GorgonioPar 72 · Slope 128 · 28 minSister course to Santa Rosa, similar length and price; whichever is open in November is the one to book.IndioBig Rock Golf Course at Indian SpringsPar 72 · Slope 127 · From $30 · 31 minRenamed Indian Springs: a plain, inexpensive full-length round with a lively pub attached. Good value off-peak.Palm DesertMountain Vista Golf Club · Santa RosaPar 72 · Slope 127 · From $29 · 27 minTwo pleasant, mid-priced Billy Casper community courses north of I-10. Easy, fair golf for snowbirds; not a destination round.Palm SpringsIndian Canyons Golf Resort · NorthPar 72 · Slope 127 · From $65 · 7 minClassic 1961 Bell layout under the mountains ten minutes from downtown Palm Springs. The closest quality public round for a Palm Springs base.Cathedral CityDesert Princess Country Club · El Cielo/Los LagosPar 72 · Slope 126 · From $80 · 12 minWell-reviewed 27-hole club in Cathedral City that sells public tee times; a reliable mid-priced resort-style round.Desert Hot SpringsMission LakesPar 71 · Slope 125 · From $34 · 21 minOlder Ted Robinson course up in Desert Hot Springs with big views and low prices; worth it for snowbirds based on the north side.Palm SpringsTahquitz Creek Golf Resort · ResortPar 72 · Slope 124 · From $50 · 8 minThe better of the two Tahquitz courses and the one open in November 2026. A fair-priced Ted Robinson resort round close to downtown Palm Springs.Palm SpringsIndian Canyons Golf Resort · SouthPar 72 · Slope 124 · From $80 · 8 minThe pricier, shorter of the Indian Canyons pair, close to downtown Palm Springs. Closed for overseed until Nov 17, 2026.Cathedral CityCimarron Golf Resort · BoulderPar 71 · Slope 124 · From $29 · 10 minSolid mid-priced public course in Cathedral City (the old Cimarron Long Course, now Boulder). Afternoon rates are good value.Palm SpringsTahquitz Creek Golf Resort · LegendPar 71 · Slope 123 · From $38 · 8 minPalm Springs' old municipal course: flat, tree-lined and inexpensive. A value round, not a destination. Expect it to be closed for overseed until late Nov 2026.Rancho MirageOmni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa · GolfPar 71 · Slope 121 · From $56 · 23 minA short, flat 27-hole resort course that suits higher handicappers and Omni guests, with mixed reviews on condition and pace. A big renovation is due, apparently in 2027, so check status before you plan around it.Desert Hot Springs · 9 holesThe Sands Golf & RV ResortPar 32 · Slope 113 · 20 minCasual 9-hole executive course at an RV resort; for guests and walkers, not a trip round.Cathedral CityCimarron Golf Resort · PebblePar 55 · Slope 105 · From $62 · 10 minA quick, fair executive 18 next to Cimarron Boulder; good for a short day or a mixed-ability group.Cathedral CityDate PalmPar 58 · Slope 80 · From $53 · 16 minWell-kept executive 18 in Cathedral City; a pleasant short round, priced close to a full course in season.IndioIndioPar 54 · From $40 · 32 minCity par-3 with lights, the only night golf in the valley. Cheap, quick and fun for an evening; not a substitute for a full-length round.IndioShadow Hills Golf Club · NorthFrom $31 · 32 minAward-listed short course: good for a quick, cheap round or for golfers who want par 3s; open year-round.IndioIndian Palms Country Club and ResortFrom $25 · 37 minBudget 27-hole resort with a hotel on site. Short and dated but cheap and easy to get on.Bermuda Dunes · privateBermuda Dunes31 minPrivate 27-hole club; only playable with a member or via a trial membership.Indio · 9 holesMotorcoachPar 27 · 35 minFree par-3 golf for motorcoach owners and renters; a perk of the stay, not a reason to visit.La QuintaSilverRock Resort · Arnold Palmer ClassicPar 72 · 38 minLa Quinta's city-owned Palmer course, open and refreshed after a 2026 back-nine renovation, with resort construction coming next door. A middle-priced alternative to PGA WEST.La Quinta · privatePGA WEST · Palmer Private39 minMembers-only course inside PGA WEST. Not playable on a trip unless you are a member's guest.La Quinta · privatePGA WEST · Nicklaus Private39 minMembers-only course inside PGA WEST. Not playable on a trip unless you are a member's guest.La Quinta · privatePGA WEST · Weiskopf Private39 minMembers-only course inside PGA WEST. Not playable on a trip unless you are a member's guest.La Quinta · privatePGA WEST · Pete Dye Private Citrus35 minPrivate Pete Dye course of the PGA WEST/La Quinta Resort family. Members and their guests only.La QuintaTrilogy Golf Club at La Quinta47 minSouth La Quinta community course that takes non-resident bookings 30 days out. Details (rates, tees) still to be filled.La Quinta · privateRancho La Quinta · Robert Trent Jones Jr.33 minPrivate 36-hole community club. Members and guests only.La Quinta · privateRancho La Quinta · Jerry Pate33 minPrivate 36-hole community club. Members and guests only.Indian Wells · privateToscana Country Club · North27 minPrivate two-course Nicklaus club in Indian Wells. Members and guests only.Indian Wells · privateToscana Country Club · South27 minPrivate two-course Nicklaus club in Indian Wells. Members and guests only.Indian Wells · privateThe Vintage Club · Mountain28 minPrivate club in Indian Wells. Members and guests only.Indian Wells · privateThe Vintage Club · Desert28 minPrivate club in Indian Wells. Members and guests only.Indian Wells · privateIndian Wells33 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.Indian Wells · privateEldorado35 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.Indian Wells · privateThe Reserve Club30 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.Indian Wells · privateDesert Horizons28 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateThe Madison Club41 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateThe Hideaway · Pete Dye38 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateThe Hideaway · Clive Clark38 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateThe Quarry at La Quinta49 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateTradition41 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateAndalusia45 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateLa Quinta35 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.La Quinta · privateMountain View37 minPrivate club; not playable on a typical trip. Record unverified this session.Palm DesertJW Marriott Desert Springs · ValleyPar 72 · 24 minThe Desert Springs course to book in early November, while the Palm Course is overseeding. Resort parkland golf, not a desert target layout.Palm DesertWoodhavenPar 70 · From $50 · 26 minA short, friendly par-70 community course with honest afternoon rates. Good for snowbirds renting in Woodhaven and for an easy social round.Palm DesertShadow MountainFrom $49 · 27 minA neighbourhood public course in old Palm Desert with a lively clubhouse. Check rates on Chronogolf; few published details.Palm DesertPalm Desert ResortFrom $39 · 25 minAn unpretentious east-side community course with cheap GolfNow rates. Fine for a value round, not a destination.Palm DesertOasisPar 60 · From $35 · 27 minA par-60 executive course for a quick, cheap round or a walk; not one of a buddies trip's main rounds.Palm Desert · 9 holesSuncrestFrom $28 · 23 minA small 9-hole community course for a cheap hour of golf.Palm Desert · privateAvondale23 minMembership club on the north side; outsiders should phone about guest or public play.Palm Desert · privatePalm Valley26 minPrivate; play only with a member.Palm Desert · privateBIGHORN Golf Club · Canyons27 minVery private hillside club; no outside access.Palm Desert · privateBIGHORN Golf Club · Mountains27 minVery private hillside club; no outside access.Palm Desert · privateIronwood Country Club · North30 minPrivate; current status of the North course needs checking.Palm Desert · privateIndian Ridge25 minPrivate; play only with a member.Palm Desert · privateMonterey24 minPrivate 27-hole club; member access only.Palm Desert · privateChaparral25 minPrivate community executive course.Palm Desert · privateMarrakesh27 minPrivate community executive course.Palm Desert · privateStone Eagle29 minTom Doak's private hillside course above Palm Desert; no public access.Palm Desert · privatePortola24 minPrivate community executive course.Palm Desert · privateThe Lakes25 minPrivate 27-hole condo club; member access only.Palm Desert · privatePalm Desert Greens21 minCommunity executive course; not a visitor target.Palm Springs · private · 9 holesO'Donnell3 minHistoric 1925 private 9 in downtown Palm Springs; members only.Palm Springs · privateSeven Lakes9 minPrivate condo-community course; playable only through a member or a Seven Lakes rental.Rancho Mirage · privateMission Hills Country Club · Dinah Shore Tournament17 minThe old LPGA major course with its famous 18th-green pond. Private: you need a member to host you.Rancho Mirage · privateMission Hills Country Club · Arnold Palmer Signature19 minMember course at Mission Hills CC; member-guest only.Rancho Mirage · privateMission Hills Country Club · Pete Dye Challenge14 minMission Hills CC's Pete Dye course. Private, member-guest only.Rancho Mirage · privateThunderbird18 minThe valley's first 18-hole club and a 1955 Ryder Cup host. Private; you need a member.Rancho Mirage · privateTamarisk18 minA 1952 Hollywood-era private club with Bob Hope Classic history. Member-guest only.Rancho Mirage · privateThe Club at Morningside18 minA private Jack Nicklaus course. Member-guest only.Rancho Mirage · privateDesert Island18 minPrivate residential club; not a visitor option.Rancho Mirage · privateThe Springs19 minPrivate residential club; not a visitor option.Rancho Mirage · privateSunrise22 minResidents' course inside a gated community; treat as private.Rancho Mirage · privatePorcupine Creek23 minPrivate estate course; not playable for visitors.Rancho Mirage · private · 9 holesSunnylands20 minA private 9-hole course on the Sunnylands estate. Visit on a house and garden tour; the golf is not open to visitors.Thousand Palms · privateTri Palm21 minCommunity course in Thousand Palms; not verified as a visitor option.
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Borrego SpringsRams HillPar 72 · Slope 141 · From $150 · 125 minBeaumontMorongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon · ChampionsPar 72 · Slope 141 · From $55 · 42 minBeaumontMorongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon · LegendsPar 72 · Slope 140 · From $55 · 42 minBeaumontOak ValleyPar 72 · Slope 140 · From $32 · 44 minThermal · privateLadera56 minBorrego Springs · 9 holesThe Springs at Borrego RVFrom $31 · 111 minBorrego Springsde Anza117 minBanning · privateSun Lakes37 min