Overview
Volcanic rock, elevation drama, and a 2024 Liddy restoration
18 Holes
72 Par
6,655 Yards Black tees
139 Slope Rating 73.5
Where the Dunes Course reflects Dye discovering the desert, the Mountain Course reflects him fully at home in it — the volcanic rock formations, the severity of the elevation changes, and the way pot bunkers sit hard against the mountain terrain are the work of an architect who understood exactly what he was doing. There are almost no comfortable bailout zones on this course: every approach is committed or it's wrong, and the mountain terrain amplifies mistakes in ways that flatter desert layouts don't. The 2024 Liddy restoration expanded greens and rebuilt bunker complexes, tightening the course back to its original intent after years of gradual softening. The back nine's panoramic Santa Rosa Mountain views are among the most spectacular available from any public course in the valley — if you can spare the attention from the shot at hand. Shares the Pete Dye Clubhouse with the Dunes Course.
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Before You Play
At PGA West – Pete Dye Mountain
Caddie's Notes
4 things worth knowing before your round — from tee selection to where to eat when you're done.
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Course Character & Design
Pete Dye's first La Quinta resort course (1980) is among his most atmospheric desert designs — severe elevation changes, volcanic rock formations, and pot bunkers set hard against the Santa Rosa Mountains demand full commitment on approach shots. The course is more visually dramatic than the Dunes and less punitively difficult than the Stadium, occupying a middle ground that rewards aggressive play when you have the right angle and conservative play when you don't. Tim Liddy's 2024 restoration expanded greens and rebuilt the bunker complexes.
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Signature Holes
The back nine's mountain panoramas are the highlight — several holes play directly into or along the Santa Rosa range in a way that creates visual drama most desert courses cannot approach. The volcanic rock formations frame tee shots and approach shots in a way that is uniquely Dye — using natural geology as strategic architecture. The elevation changes create deceptive yardages, so trust GPS over visual judgment.
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Course Conditions
TifEagle Bermuda greens were part of the 2024 Liddy restoration, with expanded putting surfaces that give more pin positions than the pre-restoration version. The elevation changes mean different microclimates across the course — exposed holes play windier and firmer, while sheltered holes in the mountain folds can play softer. Pete's Grill and the Pete Dye Clubhouse are shared with the Dunes Course.
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Before You Play
Walking is allowed but the elevation changes make this a cart course in practice. PGA West Golf Academy and range serve all courses. The Mountain pairs naturally with the Dunes for a Pete Dye doubleheader — the Dunes for links-style variety, the Mountain for dramatic terrain. Green fees of $60–$365 swing significantly by season. The 2024 restoration means you're getting the best version of this course since it opened.
Course Details
The Essentials
Designer Pete Dye
Opened 1980
Access Resort
Course Type Desert
Walking Walk or ride
Caddies Not available
Greens TifEagle Bermuda
Fairways Bermuda
Short Game Area Yes
Driving Range Grass
Club Rental Available
GPS Carts Included
Golf Trail La Quinta / Indio
Instruction PGA West Golf Academy
Dining Pete's Grill
Lodging La Quinta Resort & Club
Green Fees $60 – $365
Best Months November-April
Peak Season January-April
Nearest Airport PSP · 30 min
Notable Features
Pete Dye's first La Quinta resort course (1980) and among his most atmospheric desert designs; severe elevation changes, volcanic rock formations, and pot bunkers set hard against the Santa Rosa Mountains demand full commitment on approach shots; restored 2024 by Tim Liddy with expanded greens and rebuilt bunker complexes; spectacular mountain panoramas dominate the back nine; shares the Pete Dye Clubhouse with the Dunes Course.
Tee Information
Scorecard
| Tee | Gender | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | M | 72 | 6,655 | 73.5 | 139 |
| Black/White | M | 72 | 6,456 | 72.5 | 136 |
| White | M | 72 | 6,240 | 71.5 | 133 |
| White/Silver | M | 72 | 6,043 | 70.5 | 130 |
| Silver | M | 72 | 5,744 | 69.1 | 127 |
| Gold | M | 72 | 5,307 | 67 | 121 |
| Red | M | 72 | 4,829 | 64.7 | 115 |
| Red/Orange | M | 72 | 4,103 | 61.3 | 107 |
| Orange | M | 72 | 3,696 | 59.4 | 102 |
Ratings and yardages are approximate and may vary by season. Verify with the pro shop before your round.
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Getting Here
Location
PGA West – Pete Dye Mountain
50200 Avenue Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253
✈ PSP — approx. 30 min La Quinta
⛳ PGA West – Pete Dye Dunes Course — Less than 1 mile away
FAQ
Common Questions
It's the second-most demanding of PGA West's five courses — more penal than the Dunes or Greg Norman courses but somewhat more forgiving than the Stadium Course. The severe elevation changes and volcanic rock formations punish anything offline, and there are very few comfortable bailout positions.
Tim Liddy expanded greens and rebuilt bunker complexes throughout, returning the course to closer to its original 1980 specifications. The back nine in particular plays harder post-restoration as the greens and bunkering reflect Dye's original intent.
Yes — ryegrass overseeding runs November through March. TifEagle Bermuda greens post-restoration; expect transition variability during changeover windows.
