Indian Wells Golf Resort


Indian Wells Golf Resort is a premier golf destination in Southern California, featuring two award-winning courses, the Celebrity and the Players. Nestled in the upscale Indian Wells community and surrounded by desert mountains and palm trees, this resort offers top-tier play, luxurious accommodations, and modern clubhouse amenities. Whether you’re drawn by its beauty, championship pedigree, or convenient location near Palm Springs, Indian Wells is the perfect home base for a desert golf vacation. Golf Trip Junkie offers Palm Springs golf packages tailored to your group’s needs, from weekend escapes to extended golf getaways.

  • The Celebrity Course: Lush, vibrant, and framed by palm trees and water features
  • The Players Course: A desert-style test with elevation changes and bunkering
  • Resort-Style Layouts: Designed with palm trees, lakes, and waterfalls
  • Highly-Ranked Destination: A top choice for tournaments and golf getaways

Lucky La Quinta

Starting from $119 per golfer per night (Low Season)

3 night lodging at La Quinta Resort & Club

  • 2 golfers sharing a Resort Casita - Inquire for info on a Deluxe Poolside Casita and a Starlight Casita

3 rounds of golf

  • PGA West Mountain Course
  • PGA West Nicklaus Course
  • PGA West Norman Course

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.

Golf in a Dome

Starting from $141 per golfer per night (Low Season)

7 night lodging at The Westin Mission Rancho Mirage Resort

  • 2 golfers sharing a Traditional Guest Room

6 Rounds of golf

  • 2 rounds on Westin Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Course
  • 2 rounds on Marriott Shadow Ridge
  • 1 round on PGA West TPC Stadium Course
  • 1 round PGA West Nicklaus Course

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.

Challenge PGA West

Starting from $132 per golfer per night (Low Season)

5 night lodging at La Quinta Resort & Club

  • 2 golfers sharing a Resort Casita - Inquire for info on a Deluxe Poolside Casita and a Starlight Casita

5 rounds of golf

  • PGA West Dunes Course
  • PGA West Mountain Course
  • PGA West Nicklaus Course
  • PGA West Norman Course
  • PGA West Stadium Course

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.



The Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort

This award-winning resort-style course is known for lush fairways, stunning mountain views, and pristine water features. Its striking features are challenging par-3s, well-protected greens, and wide fairways that made this course one of the best public golf courses in California. The perfect conditions and scenic layout make it a favorite among visiting golfers.

  • The par-3 12th hole (the signature hole) plays over water to a guarded green
  • Consistently ranked among the best public golf courses in California
  • Playable for all skill levels; multiple tee options make it beginner-friendly
  • Vibrant greenery and stunning backdrops throughout the course

The Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort

The Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort is characterized by tree-lined fairways, deep bunkers, and smooth changing of elevations that mimics a traditional golf experience. The course provides a precision test for your shot-making swings. The scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains makes every round at Indian Wells visually stunning. The Players Course is for those looking for a balanced level of difficulty and enjoyment.

  • Offers 7,300 yards of well-maintained fairways and greens
  • Deep, well-placed bunkers create formidable challenges
  • Tree-lined fairways offer a visually unique experience in the desert
  • Fast, undulating greens - requires strong putting skills and course management

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Indian Wells Golf Resort is fully public and welcomes golfers of all skill levels, with top-tier service and amenities.

The clubhouse has a full restaurant and event space, making it ideal for group outings, bachelor parties, and golf buddy trips. The VUE Grille & Bar offers fantastic post-round meals and drinks, with panoramic views of the mountains and fairways.

Absolutely. Many Golf Trip Junkie packages include one round on each course for the full Indian Wells experience.

The Celebrity Course, designed by Clive Clark, is lush and picturesque, with water features on almost every hole. The Players Course, by John Fought, is more of a traditional desert layout with elevation changes and strategic bunkering.

The Celebrity Course offers lush landscaping and water features, while the Players Course has a more traditional, rugged desert layout with strategic bunkering.