resort · La Quinta, CA · 18 holes
PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course
The 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.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,156 | 75.1 / 139 | 81.9 / 145 |
| Blue | 6,671 | 72.8 / 133 | – |
| Blue/White | 6,427 | 71.5 / 128 | – |
| White | 6,227 | 70.6 / 126 | 76.6 / 131 |
| Gold | 5,751 | 68.4 / 120 | 73.4 / 126 |
| Gold/Red | 5,523 | – | 72.4 / 123 |
| Red | 5,297 | 65.6 / 112 | 71.4 / 120 |
| Silver | 3,978 | – | 63.1 / 108 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Approx $155 Jan-Apr (Green Fee Tracker, user-contributed, Apr 2026). |
|---|---|
| Summer | Approx $65 (Green Fee Tracker). |
seen 2026-11-02
Before you book
| Access | PGA WEST resort course: open to the public through the PGA WEST resort tee-sheet (pgawest.ezlinksgolf.com) and GolfNow. La Quinta Resort & Club guests book through a separate resort-guest link up to 365 days in advance (laquintaresort.com/golf); the public window is not published. Stay & Play packages are sold through La Quinta Resort. Plays from its own clubhouse at 81-405 Kingston Heath. |
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| Book ahead | La Quinta Resort guests up to 365 days ahead. Public window not published. |
| Overseed / closures | 2026: closed Nov 9 to Dec 7, cart path only Dec 7-27; Norman practice facility closed the same window (PGA WEST schedule). |
| Designer | Greg Norman (with Matthew Dusenberry and Tad Burnett) |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Style | Native desert course with waste areas and desert scrub, links-like feel, firm lies off the fairway. |
| Drive from downtown Palm Springs | 40 min (26.4 mi) |
| Phone | 760-564-3900 |
| Address | 81-405 Kingston Heath, La Quinta, CA 92253 (Greg Norman Clubhouse) |
Local knowledge
- Latest of the PGA WEST resort courses to overseed: closed for the whole Nov 9-Dec 7, 2026 window, so it is the one to play in early fall before that.
- Usually the cheapest of the three PGA WEST tournament-side courses.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 413 | +33 ft | |
| 2 | 5 | 529 | -20 ft | |
| 3 | 5 | 483 | -20 ft | |
| 4 | 3 | 143 | -4 ft | |
| 5 | 4 | 385 | -4 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 484 | -4 ft | |
| 7 | 389 | -29 ft | ||
| 8 | 5 | 619 | -1 ft | |
| 9 | 447 | -15 ft | ||
| 10 | 471 | -2 ft | ||
| 11 | 478 | -8 ft | ||
| 12 | 5 | 574 | -5 ft | |
| 13 | 405 | +9 ft | ||
| 14 | 622 | +12 ft | ||
| 15 | 5 | 558 | -4 ft | |
| 16 | 5 | 541 | +6 ft | |
| 17 | 472 | -2 ft | ||
| 18 | 536 | -8 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
- PGA West home and condo rentals — 7 min, 3.1 mi
- Indian Wells RV Resort — 10 min, 5.9 mi
- Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa — 11 min, 5.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $65–$155, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Approx $155 Jan-Apr (Green Fee Tracker, user-contributed, Apr 2026).
When is PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Nov 9 – Dec 7. 2026: closed Nov 9 to Dec 7, cart path only Dec 7-27; Norman practice facility closed the same window (PGA WEST schedule).
How hard is PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,156 yards with a course rating of 75.1 and a slope of 139. 4 - 75.1/139 from the tips; desert waste areas punish misses.
How far ahead can you book PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course?
La Quinta Resort guests up to 365 days ahead. Public window not published.
How far is PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course from Palm Springs?
About 40 minutes (26.4 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.
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