Gary Player Course
Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
The Gary Player Course at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa opened in 1991 as the resort's second championship layout, designed by Gary Player to complement the property's original Pete Dye course. The design occupies relatively flat desert terrain in Rancho Mirage, part of the greater Palm Springs area in California's Coachella Valley. Player routed the course through the resort grounds with strategic use of water features, bunkers, and native desert landscaping that frames the playing corridors against the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees and features Player's characteristic emphasis on strategic bunkering and multiple route options from the tee. Water comes into play on several holes, most notably on the closing stretch where lakes and streams require precise approach shots. The layout includes generous landing areas off the tee but tightens around the greens, where Player's bunker complexes and green contours demand thoughtful short game execution. Palm trees, oleander, and desert vegetation define the holes while maintaining sightlines across the property. As a resort course, the Gary Player layout serves daily-fee players and resort guests seeking a desert golf experience with championship length and strategic variety. The course operates year-round, with peak season running through the winter and spring months when the Coachella Valley's climate draws golfers from colder regions. The Westin property offers standard resort amenities including practice facilities, dining, and spa services alongside its two golf courses.
Public courses closest to Gary Player at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa.
The gateway to Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), a compact desert hub just fifteen minutes west along Highway 111 through the heart of the Coachella Valley. Private arrivals often favor Thermal Airport, a discreet facility favored by those seeking a quieter entry into the valley's resort corridor. The drive unfolds beneath the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, their barren, sun-scorched peaks rising sharply from the valley floor, while date palms and mid-century architecture give way to the manicured greenery of Rancho Mirage - a striking contrast that announces your arrival at one of the desert's most established golf retreats.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gary Player at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 explicit golfer ratings.
Gary Player was designed by Gary Player.
Yes. Gary Player at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Gary Player is 72.
Gary Player plays 7,062 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gary Player is 131.
