PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course in La Quinta, California, USA | GolfPass
La Quinta Resort Dunes
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4.1
1921 Reviews 1921 Reviews
5 Stars
833
4 Stars
743
3 Stars
224
2 Stars
69
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
1634 out of 1921 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
125 Reviews 125 Reviews
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.4%
Recommend this course
108 out of 125 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
171 Reviews 171 Reviews
5 Stars
88
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.3%
Recommend this course
151 out of 171 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6578 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.4

Formerly known as La Quinta Resort Dunes Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Greens Tif Eagle Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1981)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

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, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt, Long Pants/Walking Shorts are accepted. No Denim, T-shirt, Tank Top, Athletic Shorts/Cargo Shorts.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
1921 Reviews (1921)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 36
19th Hole Scenic Views 31
Brunch 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 88
Water Hazards 88
Undulating Greens 71
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 62
A Weekend Splurge 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 71
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 30

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Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice experience or golf.

First time a few learning experiences. Knowing the track would lower my score. Great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/26/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout

We really liked the course but pace of play was terrible. Fivesome two holes ahead of us a couple ahead of us sometime playing two Balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for skilled golfers

This is NOT a course for the recreational or vacationing golfer. Must be a skilled golfer to truly enjoy this course. Elevated sloped fast greens that will not hold your ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/07/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dunes Course lacking sand

For a course called "The Dunes" tbe bunkers were not good. They were like concrete. I understand fairway bunkers being that way but deep greenside bunkers were hard as rocks. Had issues wih cart gps and bluetooth also. Course was in good shape otherwise and staff was very friendly and informative. Typcial Pete Dye course w elevated greens. Short but tough, they juat redid the greens and they are very unreceptive

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Condition pristine!
Fast geens et immaculate fairways
À Must play course!!
Not for Beginner!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for a twilight round

The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in great shape. The grass areas ion the course where there are homes need a lot of work. This may be due to the HOA of the home owners, but it reflects poorly on the course. Staff was awesome, pace was great, and a later afternoon tee time was great to experience this course at a discount. We’ll try the mountain course next!

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impossible greens

Undulating and don’t hold. Made for a frustrating round.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Firm, tough greens

Played as foursome at 1254p on. Sunday. Lucked out as there was no one in front of us so we played in a leisurely 3:45. Great conditions, greens are great but quite firm as they recover from the floods a couple years ago. The holes in the waterway /below the freeway are the weakest but still not bad. We enjoyed it and would go back.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens to firm for slopes. Understand after rebuild they are a still a year away from top condition. Bunkers however unacceptable for this level of course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pete Dye should change his name to Richard

Well laid out course, however, the greens are unforgiving, if they softened the greens it would become more fair, with the hard and undulating greens it is hard to keep the ball on the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expensive, amenities not up to par

Very nice course, but for this price I was surprised to see a range with an ' Iron Only' sign...

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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