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ian Canyons
Golf Resort
Region: Palm Springs Course Type: Public
I ndian Canyons Golf Resort has been a jewel of Palm Springs rounded on three sides by the San Jacinto mountains, you can
and the Coachella Valley since 1961. Once a private club count on a pleasant, wind-free round of golf.
named Canyon Country Club, this 36-hole facility was a fa-
vorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Bob An entirely different and distinctive round awaits on the
Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Former U.S. Presidents Dwight D. South Course. In 2004, architect Casey O’Callahan remodeled
Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan also walked the 6,582-yard layout with player consultant, LPGA legend Amy
these fairways. The course is set on 550 acres of Native Ameri- Alcott, who has helped make the South an area women’s favorite
can tribal property. from the 4,878-yard forward tees. This scenic course is home to
four ponds and 850 palm trees. Also, 500 Washingtonia Filifera,
The North Course was designed by William F. Bell, son of a cherished tree of the Agua Caliente Native American tribe, are
famed golf course architect William P. Bell. The longer of the two abundant throughout the course. Golfers will particularly enjoy
courses at Indian Canyons, the par-72 North plays 6,943 yards the South’s five par 5’s to take on during the round.
and features stunning mountain views and unique, mid century
modern homes, several of which were originally owned by Walt Once considered a hidden gem off the beaten path to Coach-
Disney. Of the six water hazards on the course, the most notable ella Valley visitors, today, Indian Canyons can be found right in
is the lake between the 9th and 18th holes that is home to the the heart of the all the action in Palm Springs. Following a round
famous Disney fountain, which to this day shoots water over 100 at either course, golfers can enjoy dinner and drinks in the South
feet into the air. Set in Palm Springs’ “Canyon” district and sur- clubhouse while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding
San Jacinto mountains.
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Golf Resort
Region: Palm Springs Course Type: Public
I ndian Canyons Golf Resort has been a jewel of Palm Springs rounded on three sides by the San Jacinto mountains, you can
and the Coachella Valley since 1961. Once a private club count on a pleasant, wind-free round of golf.
named Canyon Country Club, this 36-hole facility was a fa-
vorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Bob An entirely different and distinctive round awaits on the
Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Former U.S. Presidents Dwight D. South Course. In 2004, architect Casey O’Callahan remodeled
Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan also walked the 6,582-yard layout with player consultant, LPGA legend Amy
these fairways. The course is set on 550 acres of Native Ameri- Alcott, who has helped make the South an area women’s favorite
can tribal property. from the 4,878-yard forward tees. This scenic course is home to
four ponds and 850 palm trees. Also, 500 Washingtonia Filifera,
The North Course was designed by William F. Bell, son of a cherished tree of the Agua Caliente Native American tribe, are
famed golf course architect William P. Bell. The longer of the two abundant throughout the course. Golfers will particularly enjoy
courses at Indian Canyons, the par-72 North plays 6,943 yards the South’s five par 5’s to take on during the round.
and features stunning mountain views and unique, mid century
modern homes, several of which were originally owned by Walt Once considered a hidden gem off the beaten path to Coach-
Disney. Of the six water hazards on the course, the most notable ella Valley visitors, today, Indian Canyons can be found right in
is the lake between the 9th and 18th holes that is home to the the heart of the all the action in Palm Springs. Following a round
famous Disney fountain, which to this day shoots water over 100 at either course, golfers can enjoy dinner and drinks in the South
feet into the air. Set in Palm Springs’ “Canyon” district and sur- clubhouse while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding
San Jacinto mountains.
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