A view from tee #17 at PGA West Greg Norman Course
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4.4
1141 Reviews (1141)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
89.8%
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4.4
98 Reviews (98)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.5
196 Reviews (196)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
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Layout
4.6
Pace
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4.6
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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7156 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.1
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PGA West - Greg Norman Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Tiftdwarf Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (1999) Matthew Dusenberry (1999) Tad Burnett (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1141 Reviews (1141)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 67
Water Hazards 41
Undulating Greens 38
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 48
A Weekend Splurge 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 38
Convenient to the City 22
At a Resort 19

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Played On
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

It's hard not to have a great time at Norman

Was able to score a fantastic price on a later tee time for two. Little did I know, the course would be closing the following day for maintenance. Well guess what? It mattered not. The course was still absolutely immaculate. Fairways were lush, with hardly a divot to be seen. Greens were FAST and extremely consistent throughout all 18 holes. What a relief that was! Bunkers were still soft, with the exception of a few that are inevitably going to get wet.

Check in was an absolute breeze, and we were in no need of water as there was plenty to be had gratis. The driving range was in poor condition, but I'll attribute that to it being the end of the season. Regardless, having a range is priceless. I loathe going to courses without a range, as I need a nice warm up session to make the first few holes painless!

I love this course, it is my favorite public course in the valley. It emanates tranquility and pushes you to make the right shot. It can be punishing, and believe me...the desert shrubs -love- to swallow you ball up. Either way, this place is my local slice of heaven.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Pace of Play

The slowest round of golf just plain frustrating. Played many courses here over the last month and none compared to the slow play. We left after 13 holes as four groups were in the 14th hole. It was unfortunate due to the lack of rangers on course to move play along.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/17/2024

Hello! This is the Operations Manager at the Norman Course at PGA West. Please feel free to reach out by calling 760-564-3900 and ask for the Operations Manager. Our target for pace of play this time of year is 4:30. I'm sorry to hear that the pace was too slow for you. I'd very much like to hear more about your experience. Thank you for choosing to play with us and our goal is to improve where we can.

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Conditions - So-So course

First off the conditioning of the course was perfection. Beautiful fairways and really quick perfect greens. The pace of play was also excellent at 4 hours midday. The staff was also very friendly.

The course, however was uninspiring. Basically a bunch of straight holes with numerous punitive sand traps lining most of the holes. I could have sworn that some of the holes on the back were the same ones I played on the front. Also incredibly easy to hit a good drive and have it run out into the desert since the rough was either non-existent or very short.

I would recommend the Stadium or Mountain courses over the Norman course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not PGA Quality

This course claims to be part of the PGA West family of high end golf courses; but sadly it does not compare. The course conditions were fine, but the high level of service and staff friendliness exhibited at other PGA courses was totally absent on the Greg Norman course. The driving range was only partially set up and several stations were missing balls. The starter was a jerk - rude and indifferent, refusing to answer basic questions about course conditions. There are no water or ice refills on the entire front 9, and when you do see a water machine later, there are no cups. After the 18th hole, nobody is present to unload your bags or even provide directions to the parking lot. On the whole, the level of service at the Greg Norman course compares more to a Los Angeles City public course than any of the higher end PGA courses like Stadium or Mountain, and I would not pay over $50 for this level of experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/17/2024

Hello! This is the Operations Manager at the Norman Course at PGA West. Please feel free to reach out by calling 760-564-3900 and ask for the Operations Manager. I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectation and what we strive to achieve. I'd very much like to hear more about your experience. Thank you for choosing to play with us and our goal is to improve where we can.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Très satisfait pour le prix - hot deal - driving range inclus

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course. Nice clubhouse.

Nice course. Nice clubhouse. There’s also a nice outdoor eating area with a good menu. The course is in good condition and greens rolled well. The bunkers around greens have decent sand levels with heavier style sand. The waste bunkers are hard pack. Pace was great on front and slower on back. Carts have smartphone charging capabilities but no built in GPS screen system.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best of the PGA West

I have played all the PGA West courses, with the exception of the three private courses. Greg Norman course was my favorite, by quite a wide margin. The course conditions were nearly perfect. The tee boxes were great, the bunkers were maintained, and the greens were true - very fast (11 on the stimp) and firm.
I can't believe I have not heard more rave reviews about this place. I believe Stadium is overhyped b/c it's on television. Jack's Tourney course is nice but it doesn't hold up to the maintenance of Norman. Whoever is responsible for keeping this course is tip top shape deserves a raise. I will be back. Without question.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course Poorly Managed

It took us 5 hours to play 18 holes. Ranger was poor and non existent on back nine. Tried calling pro shop to complain and got VM. In addition, drink cart failed to tell us last call. Course is fantastic but poor management’s

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/28/2024

Hello. I am the Operations Manager for the Norman Course. I'm sorry to hear the pace of play soured your round. We do our best to try and promote a pace or 4:30 or less. The day you played was the busiest day of the year so far which most likely played in to the pace being slower than normal.

We appreciate you choosing to play with us. I hope your experience improves the next time you play here should you give us another chance.

Please feel free to reach out to our Pro Shop and ask to speak with the Operations Manager if you would like to discuss this further.

760-564-3900

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful and very slow

I was able to play 10 holes in 2 hours and 45 min (started at 3:27pm); yes, very painful slow play (where were the marshals??)

The twosome I played with stopped after 9 holes. I though I could go around a couple of the slower groups in front of us ... but that was not the case. Just rode the cart in -- so I was al least able to see the backside :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Excellent shape , fairways , greens even sand traps ..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite Course to play

We love Playing this course. Beautiful, fair bit with enough difficulty for a challenge. People are all so nice.
We love to grab a bite on the patio but the kitchen closes much too early and so many times even when still open they tell you they are having a private event so they can’t prepare food. This course and setting warrant a reason to stay after your round to enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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