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Palm Springs

PGA West Greg Norman Course

Desert resort

The Greg Norman course is a useful PGA West piece. It is not the Stadium, but it helps a Palm Springs trip work when density and convenience matter.

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The take

The Greg Norman course is a useful PGA West piece. It is not the Stadium, but it helps a Palm Springs trip work when density and convenience matter.

Best for

PGA West-based groups wanting another solid round

Watch out

Getting lost in the huge desert roster

How to play it

Strong desert support

Course intelligence

What you need to know

Strengths

  • Solid PGA West depth
  • Norman desert character
  • Convenient for La Quinta stays

Watch-outs

  • Not a headliner
  • Can feel like one more desert round
  • Limited trophy pull

Signature holes

6, 15, 16, 18

Book it right

Cost, access, and timing

Green fees

Resort/public rate; confirm current PGA West pricing.

Best season

Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Very hot, cheap, and not for everyone Shoulder value: May and October Packing rule: Desert layers,

Replay priority

Low-medium

Booking move

Choose the base first, then courses by zone.

Weather read

Pick the right window.

Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Very hot, cheap, and not for everyone Shoulder value: May and October Packing rule: Desert layers, sunscreen, and

Jan

68F / 45F

Sun Best; rain Low

Feb

72F / 48F

Sun Best; rain Low

Mar

79F / 53F

Sun Best; rain Low

Apr

87F / 60F

Sun Good; rain Low

May

96F / 68F

Sun Hot; rain Low

Jun

105F / 77F

Sun Very hot; rain Low

User signal

Ratings, reviews, and group notes.

81-405 Kingston Heath, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA

(760) 564-3900

Google review

5/5 - 3 months ago

Simply incredible. From start to finish, this is a real golf experience. Bag staff was quick and efficient and the golf carts were clean and in great shape. The pro shop staff was very welcoming and we really felt appreciated for choosing to play here. The practice green, chippin

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Google review

5/5 - 6 months ago

Interesting layout and solid conditions (October 2025). Greens were pretty quick and rolled true. Very windy day which made things challenging. Staff were super friendly and the pace moved nicely. We finished in about 4 hours. We were able to get really good value by booking a

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Google review

5/5 - 2 months ago

I don't play golf but I can tell you that the wallabies patio restaurant next to the driving range is a great place to stop for lunch or a snack. There's often a fire in the fireplaces and TVs to watch sports.

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