Above: The Par-3 15th Green looking southwest towards the Santa Rosa Mountains.
57000 Palms Drive, La Quinta
Status: Private
Course: 18 Holes - Fred Couples / Brian Curley
Year Opened: 1999
Golf Membership: $36,000 Single Equity Membership
Golf Dues: $595 Monthly
Opened for play in 1999, The Palms Golf Club has quickly earned a reputation for being one of the deserts best golfing experiences. The golf course was designed by part-time Palms resident Fred Couples and Brian Curley, The Palms course is known for its fast, bent grass greens, lush fairways, a caddy program and a commitment to courteous play in under four hours. More than 2,000 mature date palms and 1,000 desert mesquite trees combine to give the layout a unique and diverse look. Three creeks wind through the layout adding a pleasing aesthetic. Members enjoy a “no tee time required” policy and may walk or ride a cart.
Extensive practice facilities at The Palms include a double ended driving range, a large practice green with bunkers and two putting greens. Both the men's and women's locker rooms feature a work out and stretching area.
Palms members and their guests can show up and get into a game daily with skills levels from mid to plus handicaps. Many Palms women members enjoy walking the course on a daily basis.
Above: The Par-4 13th Green with a north view down the fairway
Above: Approaching the Par-4 9th green with the clubhouse at the turn.
Above: Looking west across the 11th green and the 10th fairway beyond.
Above: The Par-3 16th looking northeast. The 101 homes at the Palms are located around the outside perimeter of the course.