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
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
85.5%
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4.5
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.3
136 Reviews (136)
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76
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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
980 Reviews (980)

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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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hello u000004880233. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello, u314161114440. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u252376823. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hi, u314163408936. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Hi, u314162464451. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too pricey for course conditions

Loved to be able to play where they host a PGA event but was disappointed in the brown rough (even with a cool February). We played other courses in the area and their roughs were not as bad as the Stadium's. Also, we expected to be able to use the driving range before our round but they only had about 30% of it open and there was no room to warm up for at least 30 minutes before our round which was mid morning. Your staff were very kind (except for driving range worker) and love sitting on your patio after the round. BEAUTIFUL!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello, rwray11. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wanted to play where Pros did but not worth the $

We wanted to play where they host the PGA tourney. But were disappointed in the roughs (very dry and hard). This was the 1st course we played in the area the week we were there and figured all the roughs would look like the Stadium's course. However, we found that no true If you're going to charge $344 for a round; open up more spots on the driving range. We played mid-morning and there were only 8 spots available (which were all full). After waiting a bit we finally through a couple of balls down just to get some swings in and were promptly told to leave. Again for $344 - I wasn't expecting that.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hi rwray11, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Bring your A game

Got a great deal on a 2:33 tee time. Chatted up the starter and he got us out before 2 Greens reported running 11.8, but seemed faster. Fairways and greens were excellent and rough brown. Had a few tough patches, but missed a 10 footer for birdie on 16 and finished with a birdie on 17 in near darkness. Cart ran out of juice 1000 yards from clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/28/2023

u314160434303, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Sad to say a bucket list day was not a great experience due to pace of play..

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello, u314163703191. Thank you for taking the time to review our course. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We will share your insights with the appropriate staff to correct any issues or make any improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pace of play was excurciatingly slow and needed an effective Marshall to move things along. Group in front were playing off the wrong tees and this just added to the wait on every shot. As a result we could not finish/play the last hole. As a frequent player I will have second thoughts about returning to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 03/02/2023

BarryxX, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2023

Hi, Dave2701734. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 6
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pete Dye was diabolical

Great course, try play it every time I’m in area.
With proper tees, course plays fairly, if you stay in play?? But errand shots are disastrous??!! Made # pars & couple birdies. But course difficulty led to 3 “big numbers” so overall score was very mediocre??
It’s a challenge, but worth time and money!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, mransleymd. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place to play !!!

Amazing golf course. Great layout. Super challenging. Fairways and greens in great condition. Obviously the rough is dormant Bermuda, so these are typical course conditions at this time of the year. This is a difficult course so an average golfer would find it quite difficult. Friendly starter and helpful proshop staff. Pace of play a bit slow(due to course layout / long par 3's-island greens). Overall a fantastic experience with incredible surroundings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Thank you for your review, KMART1304. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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 Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

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

PGA WEST STADIUM COURSE

Course in excellent condition. Staff is very friendly. Will come back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, Scott1935857. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Hi, snipers008. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Day After PGA Event

Got a great deal to play the Monday after the pros of the PGA American Express event. Crews were busy deconstructiing the galleries but the range remained open. Pristine conditions set up for the pros. Pros had 4 days of perfect weather! Guess what us amateurs had to contend with on Monday…severe windy conditions pushing your ball flight extremely from left to right while playing the exact same pin placements on Sunday. No complaints here especially when I was able to make an up and down par on Alcatraz….stayed dry! Barely avoided being down in the bunker of San Andreas fault on 16th to make a bogey. Did not want a Si Woo Kim moment…LOL..even the pros are fallible. What a GREAT day of golf!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/27/2023

Thank you for your review, kanha19. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Stadium Course at PGA West. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent shape.

It was challenging, but a great course. Conditions were extra tough because of 20 to 30 mph winds that day. The pro tour just finished the day before and I wish they had the wind we did it would have been interesting to see what they would have done!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/26/2023

mike1346, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA West.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

We had a 12:54 tee time, but we were delayed 30-45 minutes due to a member event that was approaching a 6 hour round, then pace of play was slowed as they then had the greens mowed and rolled ahead of us, so we had to wait on each hole. This was the difference between finishing the full 18 and only finishing 16 holes. We felt sorry for the people behind having paid full price. We only saw the drink cart once for 'first and final call' as she called it and were disappointed with the sandwiches available, especially at $10/ sandwich and $5 for a 16 oz soda. Expected more from a course of this stature.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 01/27/2023

Hi, dchiap52! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at The Stadium Course at PGA West!

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