A view of a hole protected by bunkers at La Quinta Resort Dunes Course
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4.0
1716 Reviews (1716)
5 Stars
732
4 Stars
671
3 Stars
207
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
76.8%
Recommend this course
1455 out of 1716 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
62.1%
Recommend this course
100 out of 161 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.3%
Recommend this course
140 out of 205 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
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, 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

Reviews

4.0
1716 Reviews (1716)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
19th Hole Scenic Views 31
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 86
Water Hazards 86
Undulating Greens 69
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 61
A Weekend Splurge 40
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 71
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 30

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4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A great test of golf

What a test of golf. The course is in great condition and the staff super friendly. The greens were close to the fastest I have ever played. The only down side was that the greens had been recently aerated and had not been sanded smooth, so a handful of putts jumped off line. As with most Pete Dye courses there is a price to pay with any shot that misses the green, sometimes almost unfairly. It was definitely a great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough greens

Beautiful layout in between homes the first 13 holes with the final 5 holes finishing the round tucked between the mountain and clubhouse. Greens were mostly elevated, undulated, and diabolically tough to hold approach shots. Pro shop staff and starter were very friendly and helpful. Would have been disappointed had we paid full peak price but booking 3 weeks ahead and dynamic pricing made it a value afternoon round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Dithc Golf

This course is in a Ditch. Way over priced for that kind of a layout. It would have been helpful if this is in the discription of the course. Cart path is a long way from the green. Way to much mounds to navigate-quite exhaustin,
Will never play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Unplayable

Great track and layout. Back nine is scenic and the course is an excellent representation of Pete Dye’s design methodology.

Unfortunately the course design dictates accurate shots into elevated / undulating greens and since the greens were just redone they wont hold even a high lofted 56 degree wedge. In addition you are unable to play short to compensate for the enormous bounce because you must carry onto the greens in moat cases .

Its nice to see the beauty of the mountains and layout but playabily is a complete joke for low and high handicaps alike .

Furthermore they are still charging a hefty price for a course that is not playable . Lastly general conditioning is a B- formally an A+ course, (fairways, common areas and green speeds ).

Spend your money elsewhere there are just too many great courses in the area to waste your time here . Try back in 2-3 years

Hope this helps fellow golfers

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways were nice, greens had no stick and the bunkers were very hard (hardtop that make it very difficult to hit a proper sand shot out of it. Views were great and putting on the greens was challenging with all the undulations.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad bunkers and cement greens….good luck

Pete Dye designed false fronts, with elevated greens and now cement like greens make for a very difficult and unpleasant round. Throw in bunkers with almost no sand and you wonder if PGA West has a clue.

No service carts on course, restaurant closes too early….basically sending you to La Quinta village to spend your money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very pretty but traps are awful with no sand and greens recently redone and not ready

It’s not what it could be for sure. Nice range. We loved the views and the staff were great. But the course conditions were average to below average. Hard pack bunkers and greens need at least 9 months to roll decently. Fairways are fine but you need an app for distance as noe cart GPS. Cart does have a charger and speaker included. Pace was average and we finished under 4:20 but not going back any time soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Greens but Extremely Hard

Greens redone and way too hard and extreme. Need another year to become playable

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I expected much better

No ball washers, no map of the holes and no gps on the cart. I was disappointed, considering the big PGA West brand.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great quick, reasonable, quality round

Great place to play if you’re looking to get out on vacation. Staff were friendly and helpful. Conditions were very good, course is challenging but not overly punishing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Everything was perfect!!

kindly staff, awesome condition of course and others(cart, clubhouse, parking lot...) perfect too!
I really want to play again!
Thank you for offer unforgettable memory to me and my wife!
Jack Niklaus wants to play at Pebble Beach for his last game,
But I wanna play here!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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