Public Golf Courses

Very challenging with wide, sculptured fairways, 32 acres of lakes and streams and large, multi-level Tif-sport greens. A number of dogleg holes and elevation changes. Impressive landscaping with no palm trees. Bunkers are large and deep. Home course for the Bob Hope Classic. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00; Winter Rates: $150 +; Course Architect: Arnold Palmer; Established: 2006; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72

A top of the line course. Impressive clubhouse with great mountain views. No buildings in or near the courses. Pro-link GPS. Number of Holes: 36; Summer Rates: $75.00 – $99.00; Winter Rates: $150.00 +; Course Architect: Michael Hurdzan & John Cook; Established: 1997; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

The course has been rebuilt, with much water, added numerous deep bunkers and fairway contouring. It is now scenic and challenging. Great views of the Indian Canyons. In a wind-free zone. No buildings in or near the course. There are 850 palm trees. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $50.00 to $74.00; Winter Rates: $100.00 to $150.00; Course Architect: Billy Bell, Sr, rebuilt by Casey O’Callaghan & Amy Alcott in 2004; Established: 1964; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

This course features water hazards on every hole. Well maintained with medium-wide rolling fairways and various-sized two-level Bermuda greens. Well trapped. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $25.00 to $34.00; Winter Rates: $50.00 to $74.00; Course Architect: David Rainville; Established: 1985; Course Type: Executive; Men’s Par: 60; Women’s Par: 60.

An interesting design with rolling fairways and some difficult greens. Well trapped. Wide fairways with water on nine holes. 9 and 18 are good challenges. Tif-dwarf greens. Moderately priced. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $24.00 or Less; Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Course Architect: Joe Mullenaux; Established: 1980; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

A strong test, but not as demanding as the Stadium. Multilevel fairways. Difficult, heavily trapped Tif-dwarf greens of varying sizes. Water a major factor. Some blind holes to make you gamble. Number of Holes: 36; Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Winter Rates: $150.00 +; Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus; Established: 1987; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

One of the Hope Classic courses starting in 2008. Longest public course in the area. A challenging layout, yet enjoyable for all golfers. Uplink GPS on carts. Located in an area with fine views of the nearby Santa Rosa mountains. Very large bunkers and lots of water features. Number of Holes: 18; Summer rates: $75.00 to $99.00 Winter rates: $150 +; Course Architect: Arnold Palmer; Established: 2005; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 71

A well-maintained resort course, adjacent to the Doral Hotel. Very wide fairways. Three sets of tees. Large lakes come into play on 10 holes of the 27. Greens are quite large, some are two-level. Newer nine is integrated with original 18. Number of Holes: 27; Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00; Winter Rates: $100.00 to $125.00; Course Architect: David Rainville; Established: 1985; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

This old course was completely rebuilt in 2000. New holes were added and the original holes were substantially modified. Water is in play on 13 holes. To the Green GPS system. Course is exceptionally well maintained. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00; Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Course Architect: John Gurley, Sr, major remodel by Dave Ginkel in 2000; Established: 1962; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

Spectacular setting against the mountains. Small greens are well guarded by large, deep bunkers. The front nine has very few trees and no homes on course. The back nine has large palms. Number of Holes: 36; Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Winter Rates: $150.00 +; Course Architect: Pete Dye; Established: 1980; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Women’s Par: 72.

Famous from many TV appearances, it hardly needs description, but you have to play it to believe it. Huge bunkers, lots of water, and greens with devilish breaks. Tif-dwarf Bermuda greens. Number of Holes: 36; Summer Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Winter Rates: $150.00 +; Course Architect: Pete Dye; Established: 1986; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 72; Womer’s Par: 72.

Narrow fairways except on the holes that play over the river bed. A pleasant traditional course. Some parallel fairways. Average size greens. Bunkers are usually of moderate size and depth. Clubhouse open to the public. Well maintained for a heavily played course. Number of Holes: 27; Summer Rates: $35.00 to $49.00; Winter Rates: $100.00 to $125.00; Course Architect: Ted Robinson; Established: 1977; Course Type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 71; Women’s Par: 71

A moderately rolling course. Bermuda greens are small-to-medium with medium breaks. Several parallel fairways. Several of the par 4’s are very challenging. Water in play on half the holes. A good venue for medium to high handicap players. Number of Holes: 18; Summer Rates: $25.00 to $34.00; Winter Rates: $75.00 to $99.00; Course Architect: Harold Heers; Established: 1984; Course type: Regulation; Men’s Par: 70; Women’s Par: 72