Located in that notorious jewel of the Coachella Valley known
as Palm Springs, Indian Wells is a treasure in the realm of
municipal courses. Under the stately presence of Eisenhower
Mountain, with native desert flora and quintessential palms
lining the fairways, players will find California golf at its finest.
e resort's two 18-hole courses, the Celebrity Course and
the Player's Course, nicknamed "Beauty and the Beast," afford
breathtaking views of the nearby San Jacinto, Santa Rosa,
and San Bernardino mountains. e resort is recognized as
having two of the best municipal courses in California and
the United States year in and year out. Most recently, Golf
Pass ranked the Celebrity Course #27 in the U.S., while Golf
Advisors put the Players Course at #27 in its list of Top 50
Golfer's Choice. For non-residents, greens fees are $189 in
the peak season which begins in October. Visitors to Palm
Springs who wish to make golf their main prerogative can
find a place to stay at one of the resort's four luxury hotels.
Indian Wells
BY GORDON WILSON
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