PGA West Stadium Course #17: Welcome to “Alcatraz.” Home to Lee Trevino’s “Hole in One” – one of the most famous shots in golf history – which gave him the “Skins Game” victory over Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Raymond Floyd.
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
85.9%
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4.5
81 Reviews (81)
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4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.6
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4.3
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Conditions
4.2
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3.9
Layout
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Pace
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4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7300 yards
Slope 148
Rating 75.8
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PGA WEST - Pete Dye Stadium Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1987) Alice Dye (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.3
986 Reviews (986)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Patio Dining 27
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 68
Water Hazards 65
Forced Carries 48
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 51
A Weekend Splurge 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
At a Resort 33
Convenient to the City 18

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Prepare for a pounding

Tough course to be sure, although I was only in one bunker all day, unlike my buddies.

Greens were quote slow (sign at starter said 10.4 but there was no way they were over 9). But it was also super hot out, so understand them watering the crap out of them.

No halfway hut (noted in the pro shop), but we only saw the beverage cart once, which was not enough.

Course in mostly good shape, but some areas were a little rough around the edges.

Overall, would still recommend, just not at full price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Hello, Bill5457842. Thank you for visiting us at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Hi, srQPd2IMiMI4I3j18uYn. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 27
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 04/25/2023

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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hello, u314161158311. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Way too expensive for the quality of the course, will not play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/27/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us, JCMoncion. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (760) 564-7111. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Deserve better

For a class A course to have hard dirt sand traps it tainted the whole experience. Playing 5 courses this week in the desert, PGA West was the most expensive and least enjoyable

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/27/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us, BrianSLing. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (760) 564-7111. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

PGA West Stadium Course

Driving range closed 10 mins prior to our arrival and the employee at the pro shop showed no remorse or apology for the range being closed, even though “range balls are provided” when I purchased the tee time. Pace of play was a little slow and the group behind us hit into us twice, once on a par 3 (they were teenagers). We didn’t get to finish the last two holes due to darkness, including the famed #17 island hole, there was a six’em on the green when we reached the tee box. When we mentioned the six’em to the marshall, he laughed it off. So overall, beautiful course but get a tee time earlier than 3 PM to finish all 18.

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

Hi rtmarett,

Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.

We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.

Thank you for visiting and playing at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

PGA West Stadium Course review by Tappy Tappy

Our overall experience playing here was great! Check out our comprehensive video review on our YouTube channel @tappytappy. Don't miss out on playing here if you travel to La Quinta!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4qA82eFq9I

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Hi, theSandwich. 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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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 04/25/2023

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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun test

Each hole presents a unique challenge that flows together into a seamless whole. #16-18 is one of the better finishes in golf.

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

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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello bikemaker58. 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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 04/05/2023

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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

mattperchonock, 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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hi, pamelarollins. 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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The devil you expect

Unfortunately it was a cool and very very windy day. The bad caroms into bunkers was expected on a Dye course the only real negative besides the weather were bunker conditions— very pebbly and as much dirt as sand. The greens were a bit slow but I think that’s a pace of play issue

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

Thank you for your review, u00000861750. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way too expensive at the rack rate. Course is dried out and not as well attended to. At $125 twilight rate good course. Very challenging and rewarding when you hit it well. Brutally punishing when you do not. I played through a wind storm - not recommended.

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

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, johnwaiand. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting The Stadium Course at PGA WEST, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course was great just avoid the snack bars

Course was overall pretty nice, if you plan on going take your own food however. Played here a hand full of times and every time I’ve got a hot dog or a sandwich from the snack bar I’ve gotten very ill

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

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Corrin1296. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. The Stadium Course at PGA WEST thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/24/2023

Hi, u965161031. 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 The Stadium Course at PGA WEST!

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