Why go
The Coachella Valley pairs over a hundred courses with mid-century modern design, spa resorts and reliable winter sunshine. It is the softest landing in desert golf: wide fairways, palm-lined, and built for pace.
Best time to visit
January to April
Weather
Winter highs near 75F, essentially no rain, brutal summers.
Getting there
Palm Springs International (PSP) is 10 minutes from downtown.
Getting around
Rental car; the valley is spread out.
Where to eat
Workshop Kitchen + Bar, Las Casuelas, and countless date-shake stands.
Courses
Play in Palm Springs
Desert Willow Firecliff
A municipal desert course good enough to host tour qualifiers, with superb conditioning.
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,056
- Green fee
- $100+
Indian Wells Celebrity Course
Waterfalls, flowers and generous fairways; the friendliest premium round in the valley.
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,050
- Green fee
- $120+
La Quinta Resort Mountain Course
Holes pressed directly against the Santa Rosa cliffs — the valley's most photographed layout.
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,732
- Green fee
- $130+
PGA West Nicklaus Tournament
A fairer Nicklaus counterpoint to the Stadium, still hosting American Express rounds.
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,204
- Green fee
- $150+
PGA West Stadium Course
Alcatraz, San Andreas Fault and the deepest bunkers in resort golf. Q-School's old torture chamber.
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,300
- Green fee
- $175+
Stay
Where to base yourself
Parker Palm Springs
Jonathan Adler design, croquet lawn and the best hotel bar in the desert.
$350 – $700 per night
15 min to courses
La Quinta Resort & Club
Historic Spanish casitas with the Mountain and Dunes courses on property.
$330 – $640 per night
On-site golf
JW Marriott Desert Springs
Gondolas in the lobby lake and two full championship courses.
$280 – $520 per night
On-site 36 holes
Omni Rancho Las Palmas
Family-friendly base with a solid resort course and lazy river.
$200 – $380 per night
27 holes on site
Events
Amateur events nearby
Coachella Winter Am
Jan 24, 2026 54-hole stroke play
Three rounds across PGA West and Desert Willow.
$420
Handicap 14 or better
Stadium Course Challenge
Mar 7, 2026 Individual stroke play
One day, championship tees, Pete Dye's Stadium Course at full length.
$295
Handicap 10 or better
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