public · Palm Springs, CA · 18 holes
Indian Canyons Golf Resort - North Course
Classic 1961 Bell layout under the mountains ten minutes from downtown Palm Springs. The closest quality public round for a Palm Springs base.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,933 | 72.9 / 127 | – |
| White | 6,532 | 71.1 / 123 | – |
| Gold | 6,040 | 68.8 / 117 | 74.9 / 126 |
| Rust | 5,135 | 65.9 / 110 | 71.3 / 118 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Shoulder | Posted green fee $130, twilight $110 (resort rates quoted by RedAwning, Oct 21, 2026; vary by season and time). |
|---|---|
| Twilight | $110 (Oct 2026, as above). GreenFeeTracker (Apr 27, 2026) had $85 regular / $65 twilight. |
Oct 21, 2026 (RedAwning quoting resort); official rates page blocked.
Before you book
| Access | Owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; open to the public. Book on the resort site or GolfNow. |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | 2026: closed Sep 30 to Oct 30 for overseed (Arizona Golf Vacations 2026 schedule; resort's North Course page says re-opens Oct 30, 2026). |
| Designer | William F. Bell |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Style | Classic 1960s parkland course at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, palm-lined, through a mid-century neighborhood. |
| Drive from downtown Palm Springs | 7 min (2.9 mi) |
| Address | 1097 E Murray Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 |
Local knowledge
- Reopened Oct 30, 2026 while the South stays closed to Nov 17, so early-November visitors can only play the North.
- Ten minutes from downtown Palm Springs: the closest full-size public course to the Palm Canyon hotels.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 346 | -15 ft | ||
| 2 | 371 | +16 ft | ||
| 3 | 411 | +2 ft | ||
| 4 | 184 | -2 ft | ||
| 5 | 446 | -18 ft | ||
| 6 | 541 | -12 ft | ||
| 7 | 153 | -3 ft | ||
| 8 | 392 | +12 ft | ||
| 9 | 380 | +21 ft | ||
| 10 | 565 | -9 ft | ||
| 11 | 438 | +7 ft | ||
| 12 | 428 | -22 ft | ||
| 13 | 528 | -25 ft | ||
| 14 | 187 | +2 ft | ||
| 15 | 322 | +6 ft | ||
| 16 | 194 | +1 ft | ||
| 17 | 367 | +16 ft | ||
| 18 | 492 | +23 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs — 4 min, 1.1 mi
- The Saguaro Palm Springs — 4 min, 1.4 mi
- Happy Traveler RV Park — 6 min, 2.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Indian Canyons Golf Resort - North Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $65–$130, depending on season and time of day.
When is Indian Canyons Golf Resort - North Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Sep 30 – Oct 30. 2026: closed Sep 30 to Oct 30 for overseed (Arizona Golf Vacations 2026 schedule; resort's North Course page says re-opens Oct 30, 2026).
How hard is Indian Canyons Golf Resort - North Course?
From the back tees it measures 6,933 yards with a course rating of 72.9 and a slope of 127. 3 - full-length 6,900-yd back tee, mostly open.
How far is Indian Canyons Golf Resort - North Course from Palm Springs?
About 7 minutes (2.9 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.
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