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The number of courses per state varies based on course supply, population and level of play;
includes daily-fee and resort courses
(m) modern course;
(c) classic course;
* new to list
California
1. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach (No. 8 c)
2. Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach (No. 14 m)
3. Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz (No. 30 c)
4. Barona Creek, Lakeside (m)
5. Rustic Canyon, Moorpark (m)
6. PGA West (Stadium), La Quinta (m)
7. CordeValle, San Martin (m)
8. The Classic Club, Palm Desert (m)
9. Torrey Pines (South), San Diego (c)
10. DarkHorse, Auburn (m)
11. Bayonet GC, Seaside (c)*
12. Whitehawk Ranch GC, Clio (m)
13. Coyote Moon, Truckee (m)
14. Black Horse GC, Seaside (m)*
15. Saddle Creek, Copperopolis (m)
16. Wente Vineyards, Livermore (m)*
17. Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach (m)
18. Indian Wells Golf Resort (Celebrity), Indian Wells (m)
19. Indian Wells Golf Resort (Players),Indian Wells (m)
20. Pelican Hill GC (Ocean South), Newport Coast (m)
21. Maderas GC, Poway (m)
22. Pelican Hill GC (Ocean North), Newport Coast (m)
23. Journey at Pechanga, Temecula (m)*
24. Trump National, Rancho Palos Verdes (m)
25. Harding Park, San Francisco (c)
Indian Wells - home of the LG Skins Game (featuring Zach Johnson, Stephen Ames, Fred Couples and Brett Wetterich in 2007) is a world class golf property situated in the beautiful resort community near Palm Springs. The immediate area features 4 luxurious, full service hotel properties, (Hyatt Grand Champions Resort Villas & Spa, Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Miramonte Resort & Spa and Renaissance Esmeralda resort & Spa) 3 superb spas, exceptional dining and shopping plus the Indian Wells Tennis Garden - home to the prestigious Pacific Life Open Tennis Tournament.
The two championship courses (The Players & The Celebrity) at Indian Wells feature 36 holes of outstanding golf - on tracks that are immaculately landscaped and impeccably conditioned, with some of the most spectacular vistas in the area. The combination of mountain views framed around the lush palm trees, enticing water features and flowering plants, make the experience at Indian Wells one of the most aesthetically pleasing in Southern California!
The amenities at Indian Wells include a practice range, short area and beautiful natural turf nine hole putting course (lit for night play) . The luxurious 53,000 sq. ft. clubhouse features an extensive pro shop, fine and casual dining and provides guests with 360 degrees of golf course and spectacular mountain views. Complete banquet facilities, a spacious lawn with croquet courts, and the Callaway Performance Center combine to make this one of the most upscale golf resort experiences in the Palm Springs area. Callaway's Golf Academy is also on property and is open for lessons and clinics of all types.
The Celebrity Course is perhaps the most meticulously landscaped golf property in the Palm Springs area. Vibrant flower beds are situated near every tee area and tropical plants plus other native foliage line the fairways and green complexes. There is a clear cascading stream that winds throughout the extremely rolling terrain, and waterfalls often flow into greenside ponds. The resulting environment is one of the most gorgeous we have encountered in our travels out west.
Golfers will have to contend with an undulating topography the results in some uneven lies. Many fairways are parallel - separated by vegetation and mounding that sometimes creates a bowl effect. A local rule allows for golfers to take a "free drop" if there ball ends up in any of the plentiful flower beds (this to preserve the landscaped environment). In fact, some golfers may say that if you cannot hit the fairways and greens - play from flower bed to flower bed!
There is a great amount of sand on this course - in fact we counted 97 bunkers which are located near the landing zones along the fairways or greenside. These white, soft sand traps are consistent and provide sufficient recovery opportunities near the greens, but the high lip nature of the fairway bunkers can be quite penal.
Water is another significant feature of this course. Thirteen holes have hazards in play in some shape or form. Those on the front are mostly along the perimeters, but the back nine has some beautiful and incredibly challenging water holes. On the front, golfers will have to carry ponds on the approach to the green on the short par five 4th and again on the par three 6th. Both are beautiful golf holes with palm trees and mountains forming a memorable backdrop.
The back nine opens with a couple score-able par fours that play along a wide and deep wash, and another short par four that can be reached off the tee. The finishing holes are quite challenging, beginning with the 13th and 14th, which share water hazards off the tee. Number 14 is a spectacular par five, with a wide landing zone off the tee that plays towards a steam which crosses about 115 yards out. Fifteen demands a tee shot over water, and the par three 16th is one of the most scenic holes on the course, with mountains, bunkers and water framing the view. Water falls situated near the tee and greenside on 18 make this a beautiful closing hole.
There are 5 sets of tee boxes that play to distances measuring 7050 (rating 74.2/slope138), 6632 (72.5/132), 6029 (69.9/124 for men and 75.6/137 for women), and 5316 yards (71.1/128). All carts are equipped with ball & club washers plus UpLink GPS, which provides hole diagrams and accurate yardages from tee to pin. Sprinkler heads are also measured to the center of the greens, which run fast and have a significant amount of undulation.
This is a highly recommended golf experience... wonderful tract and outstanding scenery. The terrain is generally more rolling than what golfers will encounter on the usual Palms Springs area course. This is not a desert layout - and the parallel fairways provide more room than one might expect, to recover from errant tee shots, making this a friendly experience for all levels of golfers.
Just twenty minutes from Palm Springs International Airport, discover the Indian Wells Golf Resort, Southern California's premier golf destination. Among its many accolades, the Indian Wells Golf Resort holds the distinction of being the only 36-hole public golf facility with both courses on Golfweek's Top 20 "Best Courses You Can Play" in California.
The transformation is now complete and a world-class golf experience awaits you. Clive Clark's Celebrity Course opened to rave reviews in November of 2006, served as the site of the 25th Anniversary LG Skins Game in 2007, and again in 2008. Playability, diversity, and challenge are among the highlights of this desert masterpiece, which features breathtaking mountain views, stunning water features, and an unparalleled golf outing for players of every level.
The IW Club, an extraordinary 53,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers a wide range of upscale amenities to complement your Indian Wells golf experience.
The Verdict: In addition to spectacular mountain views, the Par-72 Celebrity Course features undulating fairways, and flowing water in the form of streams, brooks, and split-level lakes connected by striking waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail. From start to finish, the Celebrity Course offers an unmatched golf experience that will have players returning again and again.
Indian Wells Golf Resort is located within walking distance of all four Indian Wells luxury hotels and is an ideal venue to host any tournament, special event, corporate function, and group outing.
Package Notes:
Prices are per golfer based on 2 persons sharing a standard guestroom - includes all taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Accommodations and golf are subject to availability.
Package Notes:
Prices are per golfer based on 2 people sharing a standard room - includes all taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Accommodations and golf are subject to availability.
| Package Rates 2011: | |
| Jan 20 – Feb 16 | $310 |
| Feb 17 26 – Mar 2 | $345 |
| Mar 3 – 16 | $445 |
| Mar 17 – Apr 24 | $525 |
| Apr 25 – May 8 | $515 |
| May 9 – May 22 | $430 |
| May 23 – Sep 7 | $350 |
Course Re- Opened:
November 2006
Course Type/Style:
Resort
Number of Tee Boxes:
5 sets
Total Number of Sand Bunkers:
97
Number of Water Hazards:
13 of 18 holes
Most Challenging Hole:
No. 14
Most Memorable Hole:
No. 16
Signature Hole:
No. 14
Acreage of Course:
369 acres
Average Size of Greens:
6,400 sq. ft.
Primary Grasses
Fairways:
Bermuda
Rough:
Bermuda
Greens:
Tifeagle
Months Open:
January – December
High Season:
January-April
Aerification:
Overseeding:
Rounds per year:
Green Fees:
Low: $75 High: $165
Walking Options:
Mandatory Cart
Director of Golf:
Joe Williams, PGA
Head Pro:
Anthony Holder, PGA
Superintendent:
Brian Hampson, GCSAA
Major Events:
LG Skins Games in
2007 and 2008
Golf Digest 
rating
What do you need to know about TPC-Myrtle Beach, beyond the need to bring your 'A' game? Here are five tidbits that might enhance your enjoyment of the South Strand layout.
Hit it high – Generally speaking, the greens at TPC are elevated and well bunkered, so you aren't going to have much success trying to run the ball up. Make sure you iron game is sharp and be prepared to fly numerous bunkers on your way to the green.
Tournament Tested – TPC is one of Myrtle Beach golf's biggest challenges and it has the resume to prove it. The course has hosted the PGA Senior Tour Championship, the finals of the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, and every spring it hosts the General Hackler Invitational, one of the nation's best collegiate tournaments. Take the time to check out the clubhouse memorabilia.
One of a Kind – In recent years Myrtle Beach golf courses have collected honors like a kid receiving candy on Halloween, but TPC is the only course in the area to earn 5-stars in Golf Digest's prestigious "Best Places to Play" guide and one of fewer than 25 layouts in the nation to earn the distinction.
Yes, that is Dustin Johnson – Rising PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson calls TPC-Myrtle Beach home. In addition to practicing and playing at TPC, the three-time winner on tour has been known to hang around the clubhouse. Don't be shocked if you see him, but he's just one of the guys in Murrells Inlet.
That's a wild turkey, not a drink – TPC-Myrtle Beach is built on 369 acres, much of it wetlands, which means the course has plenty of breathing room and there is ample wildlife. Wild turkey roost in the swamp to the left of ninth tee and there are an abundance of deer, alligators and fox, among many other animals. Enjoy the scenery.
By Chris King on May 4, 2010
The TPC-Myrtle Beach is one of the Grand Strand's bluebloods.
It enjoys the benefit of a premium brand, superior design (the team of Lanny Wadkins and Tom Fazio is tough to beat), and it's the home course of Dustin Johnson, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour. Throw in a bevy of national honors, and it's not hard to see why the facility is so highly regarded.
Identifying the three best holes on a course that has hosted what was then the Senior PGA Tour Championship and gets a regular workout from Johnson is a challenging task, because the candidates are plentiful. We asked course owner Chip Smith to identify the best of the best at TPC-Myrtle Beach and he complied, with an assist from Johnson.
The three best holes at TPC are:
No. 5, 158-yard, Par 3: Despite being TPC's shortest hole, the fifth is one of its most challenging, particularly from the tips where the tee shot requires a long forced carry over water. The green is wider than it is deep, so your margin for error is limited. A bunker in the right front looms for players not playing from the tips, as does a bunker in back of the green.
"There is almost a false front on the front of the green," Smith said. "It's a tough little shot because the green is narrow. The right side of the green is always better than short because of the lake."
No. 17, 193-yard, par 3: The words island green and TPC have almost become synonymous because of the famed 17th at Sawgrass, and No. 17 at TPC-Myrtle Beach is a reasonable approximation. The primary differences? The 17th in Myrtle Beach is a peninsula green surrounded by water on "only" three sides and it's approximately 50 yards longer. The 17th is TPC-Myrtle Beach's signature hole and with an almost constant wind, it represents a significant challenge. "Because of the distance, I think it's a little tougher than 17 at Sawgrass," Smith says. "Now I've never stood on 17 at Sawgrass on Sunday with $1.4 million on the line either (laugh)."
No. 18, 538-yard, par 5: The 18th, with a creek running along the right side of the fairway and a large lake on the left, is Johnson's choice as the course's best. It's a classic risk-reward hole. Players that can snuggle up to the creek before it runs out to the lake can get home in two, but there is considerable risk. Half of the green is exposed to water and with the rough surrounding it shaved, it's not an easy green to hold. One person who doesn't have to worry about length is Johnson. What does one of the PGA Tour's longest hitters use to reach the green on his second shot? "Depending on which way the wind is blowing, anywhere from a 5 or 6 iron to a 3-wood," he said. For the mere mortals among us, an iron on the second shot when attempting to reach the 18th green is out of the question!
