A view from tee #17 at PGA West Greg Norman Course
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4.4
1131 Reviews (1131)
5 Stars
646
4 Stars
305
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
88.3%
Recommend this course
979 out of 1131 reviews
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4.5
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
30
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
98 out of 106 reviews
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4.6
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.2%
Recommend this course
194 out of 206 reviews
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About

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
1131 Reviews (1131)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PGA West Norman Course

No real memorable holes. Pace of play a little slow. Marshal seemed to ignore slower groups ahead of us. Course conditions just average.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A pleasant day

We had an enjoyable round with friends. Course conditions were fine except for the bunkers. They sorely need attention.
The red forward tees were quite long in some cases - 509 par 5! - but jumior tees too short.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but slow twilight play

Given that the temp was 103 when we started at 3:45 pm getting 9 holes in was probably as much as we could expect, but was hoping to for more.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A thrill

Beautiful course, challengions. It was so hot but we enjoyed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow!!! 5 hour round

Me and my buddy got paired with two nice guys. Unfortunately they were the last two of three groups playing a Scramble and the groups in front were very slow. The course assistant came by with about 5 holes to go and didn't say a word to any of the groups to speed up play. We paid 199 USD to play in five hours with the last hole in almost complete darkness. For a PGA course the standard was very low.

Also they had a wedding setting-up so were not serving food through the kitchen. Instead they had a young guy at a BBQ that served us raw burgers. Didn't eat them.. really a bad experience and not something you would expect for that amount of money from a course with that name.

The course was in decent shape but green were very slow. Play at your own risk and only if you have the time.

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

PGA West never disappoints!!

By far the best track we have played in Palm Desert. Excellent conditions, tricky / fast greens and terrific layout. Most fairways are saddled such that anything to the left or right side typically fall towards the fairway. We took a hot deal ($122), but had to play at 12:45 (really hot)…definitely worth it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course in excellent condition, challenging due to the number of water hazards and fairways/ greens that drain towards the water. Fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good experience in Pga west Norman

Course in great shape, pace very good
Really appreciate

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

Norman Course better by the day

The course is getting better by the day after overseeding and aeration.
A joy to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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 Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great

No complaints everything was as it should be a special mention to Linda in pro shop her service and helpfulness was second to none.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

FUZZY TEES

Greens were sandy, which made them slowish, but not too bad overall. My main complaint was conditions of the TEE BOX on some holes, it was impossible to tee low and hit an iron as the grass was 1.5-2" high (linger than the fairway)! Was only in a couple bunkers, and they were inconsistent and hard packed. Would have been disappointed at full rate, but for the price a got - it was a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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