PGA West Stadium Course #17: Welcome to “Alcatraz.” Home to Lee Trevino’s “Hole in One” – one of the most famous shots in golf history – which gave him the “Skins Game” victory over Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Raymond Floyd.
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4.3
964 Reviews (964)
5 Stars
594
4 Stars
229
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
84.4%
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844 out of 964 reviews
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4.4
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.2%
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62 out of 68 reviews
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4.2
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.6%
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109 out of 132 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7300 yards
Slope 148
Rating 75.8
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PGA WEST - Pete Dye Stadium Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1987) Alice Dye (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
964 Reviews (964)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Patio Dining 27
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 68
Water Hazards 65
Forced Carries 48
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 51
A Weekend Splurge 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
At a Resort 33
Convenient to the City 18

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great challenge of golf

The course is in great condition and presents challenges from whatever tees you choose.
Greens were quite slow but all in all a good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Memorable

Probably the most memorable course you will play. Every hole has a unique challenge that you must overcome to score well. Bailout zones are really bailouts, as shots from there are much harder than from “position A”, but you wont incur the penalty strokes from hitting it in the hazards.

Very, very fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My favorite course anywhere

I have been fortunate to play the stadium course probably 20 times. My first time was in 1996 and i paid $210. I’ve never paid that much since. Ive played over 500 different course, and in every state except Alaska and this is my favorite course, but it is HARD. Im sorry to admit, maybe too hard for me these days. I have gone from the black tees (in 1996) to the blues and now the whites and it just seems hard, where it used to be fun.

Now for the good. On pretty much every hole you are required to hit the correct shot into the right position. What may appear to be safe bailout places are safe, but not easy to recover from (better than water i suppose), Holes 5,6,7 and 9 are memorable and difficult. (I remember hitting 1 iron from the back tees and making birdie on 6 in 1996, now its driver from the whites.). 5 in particular, called double trouble, is aptly named. I think we played there about a dozen times before my friend played without losing a ball in the water (I lost 2 this time).

Every hole on the back is memorable, with 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 18 being my favorites.

If your a good player its is a great challenge. If you’re an average player, you will hit some memorable shots. If you’re a hacker, bring lots and lots of golf balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

We were sent out 5 minutes early in a 3 some. On hole 3 we started playing about 20 minute holes because it was so backed up Only got through 14 holes before dark and started at 1:15. Loved the challenging course but paid way too much to sit on every shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

PGA west stadium

Our cart broke down on hole 11. Turns out they are having issues w their carts.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/15/2024

What were green fees at that time of year? Thanks

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course

What can I say, it’s the pga west stadium course and is right up there with the worlds iconic courses and it didn’t disappoint

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Alert on website

There should’ve been an alert warning “cart path only for overseeding”! Hard course for our skill level but not being able to drive to where our ball landed made the round very challenging!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great day at PGA West

Was lucky enough to snag a late-afternoon tee time on a hot deal. Super impressed with the course conditioning coming out of overseed. Teeboxes were mint, fairways were great, as were the greens despite being a bit on the slow slide. Friendly staff abound, too! Most important, pace was incredibly quick (~4hrs) and we managed to squeeze in 18 as the sun was setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Fair

Played a few times seen course in better condition previously

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience!

Everything about the our day of golf was just a great experience. Great company, staff super friendly, and the course was beautiful. The only reason I gave the course a 4 for conditioning was this time of year courses are transitioning. Still in very good shape. Can’t wait to watch the tournament this year and say I played that course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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