PGA West in La Quinta, California is one of America's most iconic golf destinations — six courses including Pete Dye's Stadium Course, site of the former Bob Hope Desert Classic and multiple PGA Tour events, and the Nicklaus Tournament Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Stadium Course's famous "Alcatraz" island-green hole 17 is one of the most photographed in American golf. Multiple courses are open to public play.
PGA West Green Fees: 2026 Pricing
| Course | Peak (Jan–Apr) | Summer (Jun–Sep) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium Course (Dye) | ~$235 | ~$95 | Home of Alcatraz hole 17 |
| Nicklaus Tournament | ~$195 | ~$80 | Jack Nicklaus design |
| Greg Norman Course | ~$155 | ~$65 | Best value of the public trio |
Peak season in the Coachella Valley runs January–April. Summer rates drop dramatically — the best-value window for serious golfers. Book through pgawest.com.
Palm Springs Area Courses with Published Pricing
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Most courses in Palm Springsdon't publish green fees on their own websites. See individual course pages for verified rates where available, or call the pro shop directly.
The Alcatraz Hole: Hole 17 on the Stadium Course
Pete Dye's Stadium Course hole 17 is a 168-yard par 3 to an island green ringed by water — nicknamed "Alcatraz" because once you're on, you can't easily escape a bad pin position. It's the most dramatic hole at PGA West and one of the most demanding par-3 island greens in American golf. The green is larger than TPC Sawgrass's island 17 but the carry is longer and the surrounding water more intimidating.
Which PGA West Course to Play?
Stadium Course is the bucket-list choice — Alcatraz, the full Dye experience, and genuinely one of the hardest public courses in California (slope 150 from the tips). Play it if you want the challenge and the story.
Nicklaus Tournament Course offers more accessible difficulty with still-excellent design. Better for mid-handicappers who want a top-tier Coachella Valley experience without the Stadium Course penalty shots.
Greg Norman Course is the value play — quality design at the lowest public rate on the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are PGA West green fees in 2026?
PGA West Stadium Course peak season rates run approximately $235. Nicklaus Tournament Course approximately $195. Greg Norman Course approximately $155. Summer rates drop to $65–$95 across all three courses.
Can the public play PGA West?
Yes — the Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Greg Norman Course are all open to public play. The Arnold Palmer Private Course and Nicklaus Private Course are members-only.
Where is PGA West?
PGA West is located at 55955 PGA Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253 — in the southern Coachella Valley near La Quinta and Indian Wells, about 20 miles from downtown Palm Springs.
What PGA Tour events were held at PGA West?
The Stadium Course hosted the Bob Hope Desert Classic (now the American Express) multiple times and has hosted numerous PGA Tour events since opening in 1986. The American Express currently rotates between PGA West Stadium, La Quinta Country Club, and Nicklaus Tournament Course.