Is there anything more scenic than a golf course in the desert? Indian Wells Golf Resort shown here.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT
PALM SPRINGS
Indian Canyons Golf Resort: Operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, two courses beckon players in the shadow of the San Jacinto Mountains.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Mission Lakes Country Club: Tee off against a backdrop of picturesque views, and test your game with challenging fairways and a bit of wind at this course perched 1,000 feet above Palm Springs.
Rancho Mirage
Desert Island Country Club: Sample oysters, sea bream crudo, and other delectable bites at Desert Island’s restaurant, The Penney, where ingredients are king. The stylish space boasts views of the 18-hole golf course, which was private since the 1970s but opened to the public in 2022.
PALM DESERT
Desert Willow Golf Resort: Two exceptionally designed courses — the challenging Firecliff and tamer Mountain View — cater to golfers of all levels while immersing players in the natural desert surroundings thanks to environmentally sensitive landscaping.
INDIAN WELLS
Indian Wells Golf Resort: The Celebrity and Players courses are nicknamed “Beauty and the Beast” for their stunning yet challenging landscapes. Prefer to watch? Get a table at the on-site Vue Grille & Bar.
LA QUINTA
SilverRock Resort: Spend the day admiring bighorn sheep and other native critters in the Santa Rosa Mountains while golfing the challenging Arnold Palmer Classic Course.
INDIO
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, you can have it all: a day on the golf course followed by a swim, a fancy steak dinner at The Bistro, and a signature hot fudge sundae at Lique. Before you head home, visit Splurge, where you can spend your casino winnings on a memento to commemorate the trip.