2025 Top Palm Springs Golf Courses

By Dr. Barry Lotz

Private Courses

  1. The Quarry

  2. The Tradition

  3. The Plantation

  4. The Reserve

  5. Bighorn Golf Club - The Canyons

  6. The Vintage - Mountain Course

  7. The Madison Club

  8. The Hideaway - The Pete Dye Course

  9. Indian Ridge Country Club - The Grove

  10. Monterey Country Club


Public Courses

  1. Desert Willow - Firecliff & Mountain Courses

  2. Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Resort

  3. The Classic Golf Club

  4. Marriott Shadow Ridge

  5. PGA West - Nicklaus Tournament Course

  6. Trilogy at La Quinta

  7. PGA West - Greg Norman Course

  8. Eagle Falls at Fantasy Casino & Resort

  9. Escena Golf Club

  10. Indian Canyons Golf Resort - South Course

     


Resort Courses

  1. Westin Palm Desert - Desert Willow's Firecliff and Mountain Course

  2. Celebrity Course - Indian Wells Resort

  3. Marriott Shadow Ridge

  4. Sensei Porcupine Creek

  5. Westin Mission Hills - Gary Player

  6. La Quinta Resort & Club - Mountain Course

  7. JW Marriott Desert Springs - Palm Course

  8. Westin Mission Hills - Dina Shore Course

  9. Indian Wells Resort - The Players Course

  10. Eagle Falls at Fantasy Casino & Resort


Top Ten Private Semi-Custom Home Private Golf Communities in the Desert

  1. Toscana

  2. Ironwood

  3. Andalusia

  4. Rancho La Quinta

  5. Indian Ridge

  6. Monterey Country Club

  7. The Citrus

  8. Desert Horizons

  9. Avondale

  10. Bermuda Dunes


Top 9-10 Hole Short Courses in the Desert

  1. The Quarry at La Quinta - 10 Holes (Private)

  2. The Tradition (Private)

  3. O'Donnell Golf Club (Private)

  4. Sun City Shadow Hills - North Course (Public)

  5. Palm Royale (Public)

  6. La Rocca (Private)

  7. The First Tee Palm Desert (Public)


Top Golf Retailers

  1. Roger Dunn Golf Shops

  2. Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis Shop

  3. PGA Tour Superstore - Palm Desert

  4. Dick's Sporting Goods

  5. Golf Alley

  6. Lady Golf - The Fashion House

  7. Luxe Electric Cars


About the Writer
Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. Visit www.facebook.com/PGTAA to see all the latest mental strategies, travel, and equipment reviews. Currently, he also works with between 10 to 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf.

He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and serves both as a consultant and mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of numerous books, including “333 Best Web Sites for Golfers” and his previous book, “How to Build Business Relationships through Golf,” which is still on the Top Ten Golf Business Book’s bestseller list. His current book, “The Right Mind for Golf,” is now in its 12th reprint and is available on Amazon and at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Just released in 2024 are his new books, “The Right Mind for Putting,” and “The Right Approach to Golf.” His new book, “The Back Nine- embracing Golf and Life as a Senior,” is due out in January 2025. Both are available at www.pgtaa.com.