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INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT Top 25 “Best Municipal
Courses in the United States”
Golfweek Magazine

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CELEBRITY COURSE
Affectionately known as “Beauty,” the Celebrity Course is a Picasso
among golf courses. The panoramic views of the surrounding Santa
Rosa Mountains provide a rugged backdrop to the serene brooks and
magnificent waterfalls flowing through beds of wildflowers and annuals that
splash color throughout this stunning setting. Clive Clark finished this par-
72 masterpiece in 2006 with the idea of giving “The Celeb” the feel of an
exclusive private club, while maintaining a challenging yet playable design.

PLAYERS COURSE
During the planning and reconstruction of the two courses at Indian Wells
Golf Resort, there was a common goal in building two tracks that are as
different from each other as night and day. The goal was met in 2007 when
John Fought unveiled the Players Course. Opening to rave reviews for its
classic American design, “The Beast” pays homage to great designs such
as Riviera, Winged Foot and Augusta National. Similar to the Celebrity
Course design, seven sets of tees were included to make the course fun
and playable for all golfers in spite of the course measuring a massive
7,375 yards from the back tees.

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