Palm Springs / Palm Desert Courses

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Hey gents,

Got a last minute business trip that will put me in Palm Springs over next weekend. Will definitely try and get a round or two in. Any course suggestions? The PGA West or La Quinta courses are the obvious choice but I know there are a ton of options. Was wondering if you guys had any favorites. Thanks!
voorheesdn
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My parents are members at PGA West. Go play the TPC Stadium. I always try and take the option to play a Top 100 course if possible. Weather is beautiful out there right now. I am jealous. Enjoy it.
Matsui
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I'm heading there in May as well. Looking for 2-3 courses. I know I am playing a course at Indian Wells Golf Resort.
claybot
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Thanks Dave! Got rounds booked at TPC Stadium and La Quinta Mountain Course. I'm getting excited/greedy and may play a 3rd round now too...

Matsui I'll let you know how they are! My guess is they won't suck
92TXAG
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There's not a bad course out there...Dave's recs are definitely worthy. If you get a chance, and you'll need to know "someone", try to play Plantation. It's a Freddie Couples design; a very private, all male, all amenity club that's literally a "who's who" membership. I played there with Phil, Funk, and Funk's agent. Phil shot a 59 the day following our round. I watched a member get escorted off the property for violating the no cell phone rule. It's amazing what the caddies there do for the members. Let's just say being a caddie there is a career choice...

Anyway, this course/club/experience is among my Top 5 of all time...
92TXAG
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oh, make sure you eat / drink one evening at The Cliffhouse...thank me later
voorheesdn
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Go get yourself a great dinner while you are there at The Lavender Bistro. Great meal
BrisketTaco10
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I would not have voted for TPC Stadium. Course is literally impossible. It is hard to have fun. 17 is an island green like sawgrass but with jagged rocks instead of rail road ties surrounding it. Wind was up and I was a hitting a 4 iron into it. Took me 5 tries to get on and I shoot in the 70s
voorheesdn
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Last time I played the Stadium I had my best round of the week. 3 private courses and Stadium seemed the easiest from the combo tees.
Matsui
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What is the cliffhouse
92TXAG
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The Cliffhouse is a one-of-a-kind restaurant / bar built on the side of rock; hence Cliffhouse.

This place has a great vibe.

I'm a fan of the non-chain, entrepreneurial establishments.

Go & enjoy ~
Matsui
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Yes me too. Sounds good
voorheesdn
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Clay how was the trip?
claybot
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The trip was awesome! The first day we played the La Quinta Desert Course. It has some incredible views and was in perfect condition. Tough but fun course.

The second day happened to be a rare rainy day in the desert, but we played through the rain and had a great time. We played the La Quinta Dunes course in the morning which I really enjoyed despite being soaked to the bone.

Then we went over to the Stadium Course at PGA West in the afternoon. The rain scared everyone off except a few Q-School hopefuls on the range, and we basically had the course to ourselves as the skies parted. It was perfect. That course definitely earned it's "toughest in California" reputation. Some of those approach shots are just brutal (i.e. #16 San Andreas Fault). We had a great time though. Thanks for your recommendations!

You all need to go play some desert golf!
claybot
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Oh and the Cliffhouse was great! Thanks 92TXAG!
AgLA06
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Good stuff. Definitely jealous!
Nom de Plume
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Playing PGA West in 2 weeks.
voorheesdn
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Nom. Which courses? If you have a chance to play any of the privates make sure you play Palmer. It's great.
Nom de Plume
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Stadium for sure. May sneak one other round in at some point.
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