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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%
Recommend this course
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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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Pace of play was torturous. Waited at every hole and finally quit at 15. Hills made cart driving dangerous so be careful. Fairways were more brown than green . Will not play there again and canceled other PGA West reservations.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2023

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 9
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, Mario4188322. 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Tournament Course never disappoints

The Tournament Course was in great shape. The pace of play was better than normal. The course is well manicured. Staff was helpful and friendly. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Thank you for your review, John4448829. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/05/2023

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

As Canadians every USD is 35% higher so we are very price conscientious, and when we found the deal for the Nicklaus course on Tee off we immediately booked it for $77 per player vs what we paid back in Feb, like 4xs! It was definitely beyond value! Holes are not tricked up but definitely target golf! We played twice already for that price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u751815158! We look forward to seeing you again soon at PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Hi, u314163739339. 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!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Just an OK course

Practice area and clubhouse are 10/10. I felt the course had a lot of the same shots which got a bit repetitive after a while. Bunkers were in very poor condition with the fairway bunkers severely lacking sand. Almost like concrete with a dusting of sand on top. Sandwich at the turn was the worst I have ever had in my 20 years of golf. Dry Turkey with packets of mustard on the side. Expected much more from a facility like this. Overall a decent round but much prefer the Greg Norman course of this one.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/25/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Must Play

You can not complain when you get the opportunity to play a PGA tournament course. Conditions were very good, course was challenging, and the pace of play was great. The staff really made you feel welcome and appreciated. A must play course and I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, grmarttila. 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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, rouslu. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course.

Course was amazing. Definitely would recommend it. Golf staff and starter were really friendly and helpful. However, we played at 148 with 2 of the slowest players of all time. I think we were 30 minutes behind after 12 holes. Didn’t finish until about 630. Didn’t see anyone in front of us after about the 5th hole. Group behind us hit into us twice. No Marshall to come kick us in the butt. My partner and I began putting out before the slowpokes on the back 9. Beer/food window was closed after 9 and the only option was to buy from a full/crowded bar inside. Beer cart gave us last call on 8th hole but didn’t realize that was going to be the actual last call. Pro shop closed at 6 so we didn’t get to buy any merch after the round.

Will probably play elsewhere before returning next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, litts11. 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 2
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 04/17/2023

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 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Hi, u486882182. 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!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/14/2023

Hi, craigkillian. 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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great!

The only thing about this place is that you’re at sea level and the air seems more dense so you have to club up 2 clubs to get the distances you want. The staff totally knows this and it would have been nice to know instead of 5-6 holes in where you realize you’re not crazy.

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

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314162778850. 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average at best

Course was ok but many others in area are much better and half the price.
Course was just average for a PGA Nicklaus.
Our cart actually quit on 15th hole and waited 10 minutes to get a replacement.
Play Cimarron or Indian Canyons instead!

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

Hello, bnor23. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
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 04/12/2023

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Public Course That The Pros Play On

We played the blue/white combo and it was perfect for mid handicap golfers. The course was in perfect condition. The staff was amazing and very helpful. I would definitely play this course again when I return to the Coachella valley.

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

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow greens.

PGA course are fantastic. We found the greens full of divots and running slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/12/2023

u314162265860, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun challenging course

Course was in very good condition except for bunkers which were short of good sand, unraked, and occasional grass/weed clippings on sand. Greens were excellent.

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

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, mgw1956. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u853897561. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing PGA WEST Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course!

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