The best golf course layouts in La Quinta, California
The golf courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, California that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 6 courses qualify.
Also covers Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Indio and Rancho Mirage.
Stone Eagle Golf Club
Palm Desert, CA, USALayout 4.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PrivateTom Doak
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.8Layout
- 5.0Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
- Must play
- Pristine
- Restaurant
Stadium
PGA West
La Quinta, CA, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 16 golfers
Public
- 3.9Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.7Value
- 4.2Scenery
- 3.9Facilities
after playing it several times, the novelty has worn off. its in nice condition, but not worth the price they charge. its ok if uou get it for the replay rate of 100.00, but the nicklaus course is nicer with more challenging holes.
Written by
@ESP
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Putting area
Firecliff
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, CA, USALayout 4.0 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PublicDana Fry & Dr. Michael Hurdzan
- 4.5Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.1Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 2.9Facilities
A very manufactured space and typical desert golf. I would say for the price go play any of the PGA West courses over this though.
Written by
@Dawgattheturn
- Pristine
- Driving range
- Views
Nicklaus Tournament
PGA West
La Quinta, CA, USALayout 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicJack Nicklaus
- 4.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.1Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
First and foremost, fantastic golfer experience. From the moment you pull up to the front door, staff is there ready to greet you. Pro shop guys were positively excited for you, followed by the man on the first tee. Course was challenging and great fun.
Written by
@Cary
- Walkable
- Challenging
- Driving range
Greg Norman
PGA West
La Quinta, CA, USALayout 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicGreg Norman
- 3.7Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.1Scenery
- 3.3Facilities
- Driving range
- Pristine
- Walkable
(Mountain) La Quinta
La Quinta, CA, USA
Layout 3.7 out of 5 from 8 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Stone Eagle Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around La Quinta, California at Layout 4.8/5 (6 golfers). 6 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of La Quinta, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
