Greg Norman at PGA West

The Greg Norman Course at PGA West opened in 1988 as part of the resort's expansion in the Coachella Valley, designed by Norman during his peak playing years. The course occupies relatively flat desert terrain characteristic of the La Quinta area, with the Santa Rosa Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop to the west. Norman routed the layout through native desert landscape, incorporating the region's sand, scrub vegetation, and occasional water features into a design that emphasizes strategic options and visual intimidation.

The course stretches over 7,100 yards from the championship tees and features wide fairways that contrast with severe penalty areas—deep bunkers, desert waste areas, and several lakes that come into play on multiple holes. Norman's design philosophy here favors bold, aggressive play for skilled golfers while offering bailout areas for higher handicappers willing to play conservatively. The bunkering is extensive and often features steep faces and irregular shapes that echo Australian sand belt influences.

PGA West's Greg Norman Course operates as part of the resort's collection of daily-fee championship layouts, hosting resort guests and public play alongside the facility's other courses. The property benefits from the desert climate's year-round playability, though summer temperatures limit peak-season appeal to the cooler months. The course reflects Norman's early design work and his emphasis on creating visually striking, strategically varied golf that rewards precise shotmaking while punishing wayward play with the unforgiving desert terrain.