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La Quinta Resort & Indian Wells Golf Resort
Club and PGA WEST

here aren’t many golf destinations where you can find nine his 36-hole Palm Springs golf resort features a magnificent
golf courses, all in one package. La Quinta Resort & Club and 53,000 square-foot clubhouse and two courses ranked in the
TPGA WEST accomplish that like no other. Truly a golfer’s TTop 20 “Best Courses You Can Play” in California by Golfweek
paradise, it boasts a 2,000-acre golf and lifestyle community right in Magazine. Golf Channel’s popular Big Break series was contested at
the heart of La Quinta. Added to the amazing golf are seven onsite Indian Wells Golf Resort for its 15th season and showcased the resort’s
dining options, recreational venues and numerous residential and two championship golf courses—Celebrity Course and Players Course.
vacation opportunities. Some choose to visit for the golf experience; The Celebrity Course is a two-time host to the PGA TOUR’s Skins
others chose to make this location their home or their vacation Game. Located within walking distance from four luxury hotels in
getaway. While membership is available, golf is available to non- Indian Wells, the golf resort is ideal for tournaments, corporate events,
members as well. group outings, dream wedding ceremonies and receptions.

When golfers think of PGA WEST, it is the Stadium Course that first CELEBRITY COURSE
comes to mind. Recently rated one of the “Top 100 Courses to Play” Clive Clark’s much anticipated Celebrity Course opened November
by GOLF Magazine, it may be one of the most challenging, exciting 2006 to rave reviews. In addition to spectacular mountain views, the par
courses you’ll play. PGA WEST’s other five courses showcase 72 Celebrity Course features undulating fairways and flowing water in
the talents of world-renown designers when it comes to golf: Tom the form of streams, brooks and split-level lakes connected by striking
Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Greg Norman all waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail.
grace the grounds with their amazing designs. That makes for an
unparalleled golf experience in a magnificent desert setting. PLAYERS COURSE
The John Fought-designed Players Course opened in November 2007.
La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria resort, adds three more The Players Course features a classic American design complete with
golf courses to the mix, bringing the total to nine. The La Quinta sculpted bunkers in a style reminiscent of Riviera and Winged Foot.
Resort Mountain Course and Dunes Course are both open to the Uniquely, Fought was able to seamlessly integrate many stately trees
public, and the Citrus Course is private. found on the original properties into his new designs to impart the unique
La Quinta Resort & Club offers a luxury vacation experience with feel of an older venerable facility while at the same time delivering a
casitas, suites and villas to choose from. Guests also enjoy world- modern approach to golf course design.
class tennis, a full spa as well as a salon, seven unique restaurants,
and 41 climate-controlled pools. The options available at La Quinta
Resort & Club are numerous, with something for everyone. 44-500 INDIAN WELLS LN., INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210
760-346-4653 | WWW.INDIANWELLSGOLFRESORT.COM
49-499 EISENHOWER DR., LA QUINTA, CA 92253
800-742-9378 | WWW.LAQUINTARESORT.COM

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