Arnold Palmer at Mission Hills Country Club

The Arnold Palmer Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage represents one of the namesake designer's signature works in the Coachella Valley. Palmer collaborated with Ed Seay on this layout, which opened in the early 1980s as part of Mission Hills' multi-course property. The course reflects Palmer's playing philosophy of rewarding aggressive shot-making while offering strategic options for players who choose more conservative routes.

The routing takes advantage of the desert valley terrain, with fairways framed by mature landscaping and mountain backdrops characteristic of the region. Water features come into play on several holes, and the bunkering style emphasizes both visual definition and strategic placement around greens and landing areas. The design incorporates elevation changes that are modest by desert standards but sufficient to create variety in lies and shot requirements throughout the round.

Mission Hills has hosted professional tournament golf, most notably as a venue for the Kraft Nabisco Championship (now the Chevron Championship), one of the LPGA's major championships, though the tournament primarily used the Dinah Shore Tournament Course. The Palmer Course serves as one of several championship layouts at the club, which has long been a fixture in the Palm Springs area golf community. The club's facilities reflect the resort-style golf culture of the Coachella Valley, catering to both members and seasonal residents drawn to the desert's winter climate.