A view from tee #17 at PGA West Greg Norman Course
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4.4
1132 Reviews (1132)
5 Stars
646
4 Stars
306
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
88.4%
Recommend this course
980 out of 1132 reviews
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4.5
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.5%
Recommend this course
99 out of 107 reviews
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4.6
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.2%
Recommend this course
194 out of 206 reviews
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
1132 Reviews (1132)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 7
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 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 47
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition!

We got a great deal on a Sunday afternoon twilight time through Golfnow. The course was in amazing shape, greens were true and not too firm. The plants and water features around the course were very well kept and beautiful. Avoid the bunkers because they are steep and most require pitching out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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