resort · La Quinta, CA · 18 holes

PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course

The 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.

Par72

Tips7,204 yd

Rating / slope75.3 / 143

Green fees seen$73–$195

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Black	7,204	75.3 / 143	81.9 / 151
Blue	6,522	72.2 / 134	78.2 / 142
Blue/White	6,224	70.8 / 130	–
White	6,061	70.0 / 128	75.4 / 136
Gold	5,627	68.1 / 122	73.1 / 131
Gold/Red	5,325	–	71.5 / 123
Red	5,023	64.9 / 113	70.1 / 120
Silver	4,014	–	63.8 / 111

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Peak	Approx $195 Jan-Apr (Green Fee Tracker, user-contributed, Apr 2026).
Shoulder	GolfNow listing $103.99 (date not shown); GolfPass 'from $73.99+'.
Summer	Approx $80 (Green Fee Tracker).

Dynamic pricing; 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. Co-host of The American Express with the Stadium.
Book ahead	La Quinta Resort guests up to 365 days ahead. Public window not published.
Overseed / closures	2026: closed Oct 5, reopens Nov 2, cart path only Nov 2-22. Tournament practice facility closed Oct 12-Nov 5 (PGA WEST schedule).
Designer	Jack Nicklaus (with Rick Jacobson and Thomas Pearson)
Opened	1987
Style	Big-scale desert resort course with water, deep bunkers and large greens.
Carts	Cart path only Nov 2-22, 2026.
Drive from downtown Palm Springs	39 min (25.7 mi)
Phone	760-564-7101
Address	56-150 PGA Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (Tournament Clubhouse)

Local knowledge

First PGA WEST resort course back from overseed this fall (Nov 2, 2026).
Usually cheaper than the Stadium from the same clubhouse: pair them as a 36-hole day.

Closest golf hotels

PGA West home and condo rentals — 1 min, 0.5 mi
Indian Wells RV Resort — 9 min, 5.1 mi
Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa — 10 min, 4.6 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $73–$195, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Approx $195 Jan-Apr (Green Fee Tracker, user-contributed, Apr 2026).

When is PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course closed for overseeding?

The latest published closure is Nov 2 – Nov 22. 2026: closed Oct 5, reopens Nov 2, cart path only Nov 2-22. Tournament practice facility closed Oct 12-Nov 5 (PGA WEST schedule).

How hard is PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course?

From the back tees it measures 7,204 yards with a course rating of 75.3 and a slope of 143. 4 - 75.3/143 from the tips; water and bunkering, but fairer than the Stadium.

How far ahead can you book PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course?

La Quinta Resort guests up to 365 days ahead. Public window not published.

How far is PGA WEST - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course from Palm Springs?

About 39 minutes (25.7 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.