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4.4
936 Reviews (936)
5 Stars
546
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
82
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
87.8%
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835 out of 936 reviews
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4.5
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
88 out of 94 reviews
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4.3
165 Reviews (165)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.3%
Recommend this course
144 out of 165 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7204 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.3
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PGA West - Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1987) Rick Jacobson Thomas Pearson (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2019 #30) (2014 #24)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2019 #15)

Reviews

4.4
936 Reviews (936)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 24
19th Hole Scenic Views 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Water Hazards 36
Forced Carries 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 40
A Weekend Splurge 21
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 24
At a Resort 15
Convenient to the City 11

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi, JoeNewmanSF7. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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1.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hi, Twautier. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Viperpiper, 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Hi, u314161423512. 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Got carts?

The course was really fun to play, but unfortunately, they were almost a half an hour behind when we got there. There were no carts to be had, even when we were next up on the 1st tee, we have to wait for a cart.
. Maybe this is not how it always is? Not sure because this is the first time we played there. Unfortunately, we only made it to the 14th hole… Perhaps if we were to tee off when we were supposed to, we would’ve fit in another two holes? Other than that, we enjoyed it immensely!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314160459318. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course thanks you!

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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PGA WEST NICKLAUS TOURNAMENT

Excellent course and condition was great for the time of year. Club house and staff were great. You will get a lot of bunker practice on this course! Will definitely play this course again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/23/2023

2480taz, 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

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Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Course condition

Not as pristine as I thought it would be for the price. Perhaps weather had something to do with it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hello, smithpa. Thank you for visiting us at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/23/2023

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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nick Tournament

Greens had been top dressed and n the the last 48 hours and they varied in speed. Tee to greens the course was ok. $250 a player seemed high so probably not a place I would re round due to price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hi, Calvin50. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/23/2023

u115927588, 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/17/2023

tom3283677, 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/17/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/17/2023

Hi, silvanopivato. 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Money well spent

This course is slightly pricey, but well worth the money. I had played PGA West Stadium in the past and thought I would try Nicklaus Tournament this time. It turned out to be a good choice. I used the practice facilities for 1.5 hours before playing and they are excellent. The course was in great shape and the pace of play was perfect. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hi, jrousseau1. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
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

Great Course

Nicklaus Tournament course is awesome and has some great holes. From 8 to 18 it is real golf and a great challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/16/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314162464451. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play again!

Honestly, I love this course. I think I have played here more than 10 rounds. But the price just keeps going up dramatically and the pace of play on our 2 rounds within a week was just terrible. The Marshalls do nothing to force slow golfers to speed up. Last week’s round was 5 hours and 15 minutes. This week’s round was 5 hours and 10 minutes. This is unacceptable and the PGA West needs to take accountability. One or two groups of golfers do not have the right to slow down play for everyone else on the course. If Marshalls are earning a salary, then they should do their job.

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

Hello, LarryUx. Thank you for visiting us at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hello u036651406. 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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Was very cold and windy and raining.

Course conditions were very difficult. I’m somewhat surprised by the fact that my husband lost a club while playing that day and that it was not recovered till now. Very surprised..

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

carranza15, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/28/2023

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 PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

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