Resort
PGA West Stadium Course
Elite course quality · Pete Dye
$150–$325 · Estimated rate
Photo · Carol M. Highsmith / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)California
Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
Mountain-framed desert golf and mid-century cool.
Buddy tripsLuxuryCouplesEasy logistics
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Typical trip
- 4 nights · 4 rounds
- Typical cost
- $1,100–$2,800
- per golfer, excl. flights
- Nearest airport
- PSP
- ~15 min drive
Why go
Why Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the undisputed golf capital of the American desert, boasting over 100 courses bathed in 300-plus days of sunshine against a backdrop of rugged Santa Rosa mountains. From classic Golden Age layouts to modern resort spectacles, this oasis delivers world-class golf with unmatched weather and old-school Hollywood glamour. Pack your sunscreen and stay for the vibe — nowhere else combines elite fairways with mid-century cool quite like the Coachella Valley.
Course depth
Roughly 50+ meaningful courses, so a long trip never runs out of golf.
Resort comfort
Full-service lodging and the polish of a destination resort.
Group-trip fit
Works well for a crew of four to twelve golfers.
Best for
- Buddy trips
- Luxury
- Couples
- Easy logistics
- Warm-weather escape
Season
When to go
Best in Oct–Apr. May, Sep can work well too. Jun–Aug is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Best months
- Good shoulder months
- Less ideal weather
The golf
Courses worth building the trip around
Resort
La Quinta Resort — Mountain Course
Resort guests can book · Pete Dye
$120–$260 · Estimated rate
Resort
PGA West — Nicklaus Tournament
Resort guests can book · Jack Nicklaus
$120–$250 · Estimated rate
Public
Desert Willow — Firecliff
Open to the public · Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry
$90–$200 · Estimated rate
Public
Escena Golf Club
Open to the public · Nicklaus Design
$60–$150 · Estimated rate
Public
Indian Wells Golf Resort — Celebrity
Open to the public · Clive Clark
$90–$220 · Estimated rate
Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.
What it costs
What a trip here costs
$1,100–$2,800
Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.
Sample trip breakdown · November
- Golf (incl. tips, carts)
- $840
- Lodging
- $680
- Food & drinks
- $460
- Local transportation
- $110
- Flights
- Not included
Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.
Where to stay
Stay in La Quinta / Indian Wells
Where TeeTrip's sample trip is based — closest to the core courses.
Stay in Palm Springs
Another practical base for a group.
- La Quinta Resort & Club
- Arrive Palm Springs
- Parker Palm Springs
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PSP
- Airport to Palm Springs
- ~15 min drive
- Rental car
- Useful
- Flight or drive
- Depends on your city
Add your home city in Find My Golf Trip to see whether it's drivable or a short, medium or long flight.
Sample trip
A sample TeeTrip
What TeeTrip's planner builds for four golfers in November: 4 nights, 4 rounds, based in La Quinta / Indian Wells. Nothing here is reserved — change any of it.
$2,090 estimated per golfer
Build My VersionSample trip · Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
- Day 1
Arrival
Welcome dinner at Workshop Kitchen + Bar
- Day 2
Golf day
Round 1: PGA West Stadium Course · ~20 min
- Day 3
Golf day
Round 2: La Quinta Resort — Mountain Course · ~5 min
- Day 4
Golf day
Round 3: PGA West — Nicklaus Tournament · ~20 min
- Day 5
Final round & departure
Final round: Desert Willow — Firecliff · ~20 min