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1 The Western Home of Golf in America Eisenhower Drive La Quinta, California

2 Hole #17 Alcatraz A legendary golf destination Nowhere on Earth is there such a majestic meeting of desert, mountains and lush, green fairways. The legend himself, Jack Nicklaus, said it best, PGA WEST is the greatest collection of golf courses at one location, anywhere in the world. This one destination includes nine courses, five clubhouses and seven great restaurants. One-hundred-and-sixty-three holes of pure, desert inspiration with tee boxes for both the beginner and the best players in the world. It s all a short drive from Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. But once you get here, you quickly realize, it s a world apart. Welcome to The Western Home of Golf in America. La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST. Legendary.

3 Golf is not a fair game, so why build a fair course? - Pete Dye PGA WEST has set a standard for golf, unparalleled in the United States. - Tom Weiskopf

Course Designers PETE DYE Pete Dye is considered one the most influential designers of the last five decades.

In 2008, he was honored by the World Golf Hall of Fame with The Lifetime Achievement Award and he is only the fifth architect to be inducted to the Hall.

Jack is synonymous with greatness in the sport of golf. As a player, designer, philanthropist, businessman and goodwill ambassador, no one has done as much for golf as Jack Nicklaus.

4 Course Designers PETE DYE Pete Dye is considered one the most influential designers of the last five decades. Known for small greens, pot bunkers, undulating fairways and wooden bulkheads, he s also acclaimed for his innovative, environmentally friendly designs. In 2008, he was honored by the World Golf Hall of Fame with The Lifetime Achievement Award and he is only the fifth architect to be inducted to the Hall. Golfers around the world have been challenged, tormented and blissfully rewarded by his creativity. JACK NICKLAUS The awards and accolades are endless for the man known as the Golden Bear. Jack is synonymous with greatness in the sport of golf. As a player, designer, philanthropist, businessman and goodwill ambassador, no one has done as much for golf as Jack Nicklaus. Whether you know him for his unsurpassed 18 major victories or his awardwinning course designs, everyone agrees, there are few that have impacted the world of golf like Jack Nicklaus. GREG NORMAN The Shark never does anything halfway. He was the first tour player to surpass $10 million in earnings, winning 91 professional events throughout his career. He is also recognized as one of the premier golf course designers in the world. A Norman design emphasizes aesthetics and playability, resulting in a course that blends with its surroundings. Aside from player and designer excellence, Norman has transcended the sport to become arguably the most successful athlete-turnedentrepreneur in history.

Distinctions AUDUBON CERTIFICATION La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST s long-standing commitment to preserve the beauty of the desert environment is further supported by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

AWARDS International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Golf Resort of the Year Golf Digest 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America; America s 50 Toughest Courses (TPC Stadium Course at PGA

5 Distinctions AUDUBON CERTIFICATION La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST s long-standing commitment to preserve the beauty of the desert environment is further supported by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. We re proud to have achieved this certification by tracking environmental stewardship for all our award-winning courses here at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST. AWARDS International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Golf Resort of the Year Golf Digest 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America; America s 50 Toughest Courses (TPC Stadium Course at PGA West ); and America s Top 50 Courses for Women (La Quinta Resort Mountain Course) GOLF Magazine Top 100 Courses You Can Play (TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST, La Quinta Resort Mountain Course) Golfweek Best Resort Courses (TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST ) LINKS Reader s Travel Poll (Southwest Desert Resort Category, #1)

pot bunkers and spectacular rock formations, as well as incredible elevations of tee boxes and wellbunkered greens and is ranked among Golf Magazine s Top 100 Courses You Can Play and

6 Yardage from back tees: 6,732 Rating: 72.9 Slope: 135 I Yardage from red tees: 4,875 Rating: 68.7 Slope 123 Hole #6 Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB Mountain Course Famed for its unique Pete Dye design, playability and stunning visuals, this course features pot bunkers and spectacular rock formations, as well as incredible elevations of tee boxes and wellbunkered greens and is ranked among Golf Magazine s Top 100 Courses You Can Play and America s Top 50 Courses for Women by Golf Digest. With holes carved into the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains, this scenic venue has hosted a range of tournaments, among them the World Cup of Golf, the PGA Club Professional Championship, The Senior Skins Game and the California State Open.

links-style golf with Scottish and Irish flair, characterized by rolling mounds framing manicured fairways and native areas.

7 Yardage from back tees: 6,712 Rating: 72.4 Slope: 134 I Yardage from red tees: 4,877 Rating: 68.7 Slope 123 Hole #17 Dunes Course at La Quinta Resort LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB Dunes Course This Pete Dye-designed course offers traditional rolling links-style golf with Scottish and Irish flair, characterized by rolling mounds framing manicured fairways and native areas. The course provides an invigorating round of golf against a backdrop of rugged mountain landscapes. This course has hosted the PGA Club Professional Championship, the PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals, the California State Open and the Ladies NCAA Championships.

with a unique Outback flair. As the only Norman-designed golf course in the Coachella Valley, it is best known for the intimate feel, spectacular mountain vistas and modern turf design.

8 Yardage from back tees: 7,156 Rating: 75.1 Slope: 139 I Yardage from red tees: 5,297 Rating: 70.2 Slope 119 Hole #7 Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST PGA WEST Greg Norman Course The Greg Norman Course sits 40 feet below sea level on an ancient ocean floor and captures the essence of desert golf with a unique Outback flair. As the only Norman-designed golf course in the Coachella Valley, it is best known for the intimate feel, spectacular mountain vistas and modern turf design. The Norman course is target-style with only 68 acres of turf framed with native desert-scape, colorful pockets of wildflowers and nine lakes. While challenging, it also features six tee boxes on each hole, making it extremely flexible and ideal for players of all abilities. The Greg Norman Course has hosted noteworthy events, including the PGA Tour Qualifying School and The Prestige at PGA WEST.

Yardage from back tees: 7,204 Rating: 75.3 Slope: 143 I Yardage from red tees: 5,023 Rating: 69.

- Jack Nicklaus Hole #8 Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA WEST PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament This course combines stunning mountain

Nicklaus is known for incorporating multiple fairway angles of attack, so the course requires the player s ability to work the ball

9 Yardage from back tees: 7,204 Rating: 75.3 Slope: 143 I Yardage from red tees: 5,023 Rating: 69.4 Slope 124 PGA WEST is the greatest collection of golf courses at one location, anywhere in the world. - Jack Nicklaus Hole #8 Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA WEST PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament This course combines stunning mountain backdrops with a challenging Jack Nicklaus design that features a premium on approach shots. Nicklaus is known for incorporating multiple fairway angles of attack, so the course requires the player s ability to work the ball left and right to receptive bunker-lined greens. This famed course has hosted numerous national tournaments, among them two PGA Grand Slams, the PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals, Diners Club Matches and the PGA Club Professional Championship.

10 Yardage from back tees: 7,300 Rating: 76.1 Slope: 150 I Yardage from red tees: 5,092 Rating: 70.2 Slope 124 Hole #17 Alcatraz TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST When you think of PGA WEST, the TPC Stadium Course is first to come to mind. Rated one of the Top 100 Courses in the World by GOLF Magazine and one of the most difficult courses in America in Golf Digest s Top 50 Toughest Courses in America, there may be no greater challenge in golf. At 7,300 yards, it has the highest stroke (76.1) and slope (150) ratings of all the courses at PGA WEST. Its iconic status is derived from unique undulations, cavernous bunkers and features peninsula and island par threes. Eighteen holes. Eighteen masterpieces. Pete Dye crafted one of the greatest tracks you ll ever play. Tournament highlights include PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals, Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, Bob Hope Classic and the Skins Game.

11 One of the prime, prime, golf courses in my lifetime is the Stadium Course at PGA WEST - Pete Dye

Unforgettable experiences Individual golf Walk in the footsteps of the game s greatest as you navigate courses designed by legends Nicklaus, Norman and Dye.

12 Unforgettable experiences Individual golf Walk in the footsteps of the game s greatest as you navigate courses designed by legends Nicklaus, Norman and Dye. Golfers enjoy an unparalleled and remarkable variety of experiences on 90 holes of championship golf including, stunning scenery of the Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains. Your trip will not only leave you grinning from ear to ear, but also making the plans for your next trip to golf paradise! One year advance booking for guests staying at La Quinta Resort 180 day advance booking for guests not staying at La Quinta Resort Shared cart with GPS and use of practice facility Premium club rentals For information or packages, please call or visit online at

for individuals or groups. Group golf As the Coachella Valley s premier venue for group golf, La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST offers an experience unlike any other.

13 for individuals or groups. Group golf As the Coachella Valley s premier venue for group golf, La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST offers an experience unlike any other. With five distinctly unique resort courses to choose from, and a dedicated group coordinator who will assist through every stage of planning and execution, your group of players are sure to have an experience that is organized, fun and unforgettable. Dedicated group coordinator Event scoring and scoreboards Special competitions and announcements Rules and information sheets Shared cart with GPS and use of practice facility Premium club rentals For information or packages, please call or groupgolf@laquintaresort.com

Life is different here. The stars seem to shine brighter. The air is gentler. The weight of the world seems lighter. That s how it feels at La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA WEST.

14 Life is different here. The stars seem to shine brighter. The air is gentler. The weight of the world seems lighter. That s how it feels at La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA WEST. Escape to enjoy the warmth and charm of hacienda-style casitas. Play on five championship golf courses and 23 tennis courts. Bask in nurturing treatments at the one and only Spa La Quinta. Recount the heroics of the day at the new Havana Club Cigar Lounge and thoroughly enjoy dining at your choice of four of the best restaurants in the Coachella Valley. Some say it s the magic of the desert. Others say it s our staff s attention to every last detail. Come and discover what it is for you. There are many resorts out there but only one La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA WEST. Come and experience the difference.

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Voted Number 1 Course in Savannah by Savannah Magazine

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