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Greater Palm Springs is a golfer’s dream playground, where lush fairways meet sunny skies and breathtaking mountain backdrops. Legendary course designers like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, and Greg Norman have taken the stunning desert landscape and turned it into a golfer’s oasis, filled with world-class courses that cater to every skill level. Whether you're chasing birdies or just soaking in the views, these courses offer a mix of beauty, challenge, and fun.

How many golf courses are in Greater Palm Springs?

Greater Palm Springs is home to over 100 golf courses, making it one of the premier golf destinations in the country. With year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes, it’s no wonder Greater Palm Springs is known as the Golf Capital of the West. Here courses range from public and municipal courses to private clubs and resort-style golf experiences. The abundance of options means golfers can find a course that fits their playing style.

Indian Wells Golf Resort offers two championship courses with stunning vistas and top-tier amenities, making it a favorite among both casual and competitive players. Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Casino blends natural beauty with a thoughtfully designed layout, providing a fun yet challenging round. Indian Canyons Golf Resort, rich in history, offers a classic design with palm-lined fairways and stunning scenery that keeps players coming back for more.

Indian Wells Golf Resort 2023

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

How much does it cost to play golf in Palm Springs?

Golf in Greater Palm Springs offers a range of pricing options depending on the season, time of day, and course prestige. During the summer months some courses offer great deals, with some rates dropping below $50. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly course or a luxury golf experience, Greater Palm Springs has options to suit every budget.

Why Golf Courses Reseed Each Year

Every fall, Coachella Valley golf courses go through a process called overseeding—a vital part of maintaining those lush green fairways during the desert’s cooler months. Because the region’s warm-season Bermuda grass goes dormant in the fall, superintendents plant a cool-season ryegrass that thrives in the winter. The process isn’t simple: courses must scalp and remove old grass, prepare and fertilize the soil, spread thousands of pounds of new seed, and keep it constantly watered for several weeks. During this time, many courses close temporarily to allow the delicate new grass to establish without damage from foot or cart traffic.

🌴 Plan your golf season smartly! Use the table below to check aeration and overseeding schedules across Coachella Valley courses so you can tee it up on the best greens all season long.

Coachella Valley Golf — Aeration & Overseed Dates (2025)

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Course	Telephone	AER (Aeration)	SEED / Notes
Marriott Shadow Ridge	760-674-2700	June 23-27 and July 28 - Aug 1	October 6 - November 8
Desert Island (Rancho Mirage)	760-328-2111	June 16-23 and TBD	All October
Marriott Desert Springs – Palm (Off Country Club Dr, Palm Desert)	760-341-1756	Jun 17 - 22 and August 4-10 DRIVING RANGE : closed: September 25 - October 23	October 24 - November 21
Marriott Desert Springs – Valley (Off Country Club Dr, Palm Desert)	760-341-1756	June 23 - 29 and August 18-24 DRIVING RANGE : closed: September 25 - October 23	September 25 - October 23
Cathedral Canyon C.C.	760-328-6571	June 3rd and July 28-29	TBD
Classic Club C.	760-601-3600	Closed all of July and August	October 15 - November 15
Desert Falls C.C.	760-340-5646	TBD likely July	All October
Desert Willow — Mountain (Off Country Club Dr, Palm Desert)	866-616-9306	CLOSED - Through October 22 DRIVING RANGE : closed: September 22 - October 22	October 23 - November 19
Desert Willow — Fire Cliff (Off Country Club Dr, Palm	866-616-9306	closed July 21 - 30 and August 18 - 27 DRIVING RANGE : closed: September 22 - October 22	November 3 - December 19
Eagle Falls Golf Course	760-238-5633	Roughly July	All October
Indian Springs (Big Rock)	760-200-8988	Aug 5	October 9 - November 2
Indian Wells Resort — Players	760-346-4653	Closed through November
Indian Wells Resort — Celebrity	760-346-4653	June 30 - July 11 - June 7 and August 11 - 22	October 12 - October 30
PGA West — Norman	760-564-7101	July 27- August 18	November 10 -December 8
PGA West — Stadium	760-564-7101	July 7 - 12 and August 25 -29	October 8 -November 5
PGA West — Nicklaus	760-564-7101	May 27-June 14 and August 18-19	October 6 -November 3
Rancho Las Palmas Resort	760-862-4551	COURSE CLOSED - Renovations until at least November
Silver Rock	760-5777-8884	In June TBD : Nine Holes Only May 19 - August 22	October TBD
Terra Lago — North	760-775-2000	June	September - first week October
Terra Lago — South	760-775-2000	July, August	November
Westin Mission Hills — Pete Dye	760-328-3198	July 21 - August 4 and August 18-31	October 6- November 3
Mission Hills North Gary Player	760-699-0111	June 9	October 6 - November 2
Cimarron	760-770-6060	Boulder: June 13 Pebble: July 22nd	Boulder: Sept 22 - Oct 17 Pebble: Oct 20 -Nov
Desert Dunes	760-251-5370		COURSE IS CLOSED
Escena	760-778-2737	July 7 - 11	All October roughly
Heritage Palms	760-772-7334	June 10 - 11	All October roughly
Indian Canyons South &North	760-833-8725	South: End June	South: October 17 - ? — North : Closed until Sept SEED: TBD
Trilogy at La Quinta	760-775-0707	June 2-3 and July 28 - August 3	October 13 - November 6
La Quinta Mountain- PGA West	760-564-7610	July 28 -August 18	November 19 -December 10
La Quinta Dunes- PGA West	760-564-7610	June 16 -July 4 and August 18-19	October 27 - November 17
Taquitz Creek Resort Course	760-328-1005	June 16-18 and August 4-6	September 24 - October 24
Taquitz Creek Legend Course	760-328-1005	July 7 -9 and Aug 25 - 27	October 24 - November 25
Woodhaven	760-345-7513	mid June, mid July, mid August - small hole punches	September 28 - November 7
Indian Palms 27 holes	760-775-4444	Usually one nine at a time	Usually one nine at a time
Mountain Vista Sun City 36	760-200-2200	small hole punching in summer	18 of 36 holes always open
Shadow Hills North	760-200-3375	July 14-17 and August 18-21	November 10 - December 11
Shadow Hills South	760-200-3375	July 7-10 and August 11-14	October 13 - November 6
Palm Desert Resort	760-340-2791		TBD
Shadow Mountain	760-346-8242	TBD	TBD
Oasis Country Club - Par 3 Course	760-345-2575		CALL COURSE
College Golf Center Driving Rang.	760-776-7486		May be open weekdays and Sat. mornings. Call to check.

Family and Junior Golf in Greater Palm Springs

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What course does PGA play in Palm Springs?

Each year, the PGA Tour makes a stop in Greater Palm Springs for The American Express tournament, held every January at PGA West in La Quinta. The event is played on multiple courses, including the Pete Dye Stadium Course, and the Nicklaus Tournament Course, which are known for their challenging layouts, dramatic water features, and deep bunkers, making them a true test for professional golfers.

And it's not just golf, it’s a lively blend of championship play, great food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. With top-ranked players, the tournament delivers thrilling action and an unforgettable fan experience. Whether you're a die-hard golf enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Greater Palm Springs is also home to The Galleri Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event held at Mission Hills Country Club. The tournament gives fans the chance to see golf legends and hall-of-fame players in action. With its dynamic competition and electric atmosphere, the Galleri Classic is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting must-see events in the area.

The Gallery Classic golf tournament, 2023

Learn More About Golf In Greater Palm Springs

The American Express

Watch some of the world's best golfers compete in this 4-day golf tournament. Plus vendors & evening concerts.

DTN - STL - The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa

The Galleri Classic

The Galleri® Classic, named after GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection test, will debut at the renowned Mission Hills Country Club. This marks the first time PGA TOUR Champions has hosted a tournament in Coachella Valley since 1993.