Golf & Tennis
Top 7 Best Public Golf Courses in the Coachella Valley
Golf is one of the most iconic activities in Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley.
The beautiful year-round weather and stunning landscape are the perfect combinations to offer an idyllic golf outing. From championship courses ideal for expert golfers to beginner greens, our beautiful desert has it all.
We’ve compiled a list of the best public golf courses in Palm Springs and surrounding cities.
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Named as “One of the Best Places to Play” by Golf Digest, Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort features two championship golf courses. Tahquitz is just a few minutes from the Palm Springs International Airport as well as downtown Palm Springs. The golf resort features top-notch amenities and resources including the Traditions Cafe, a 50 stall grass driving range, chipping green, two large putting greens, and PGA/LPGA golf instruction.
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Indian Wells Golf Resort is among the top 25 “Best Municipal Courses in the United States” by Golfweek Magazine. The 36-hole golf resort has also been ranked as one of the best courses you can play in California. The 53,000-square-foot clubhouse and Vue Grille & Bar make it easy to spend an entire day here.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Desert Willow Golf Resort features two award-winning championship golf courses in Palm Desert. Golf Digest named Desert Willow as one of the best “Places to Play.” Featuring the Firecliff Course and Mountain View Course, Desert Willow was designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Desert Willow also has a FootGolf course, which is a hybrid of soccer and golf.
Escena Golf Club
Escena Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and is ranked as the No. 6 public course in the state by PGATOUR.com. The golf club also features the Escena Golf Club Lounge & Grill, which is known for its stunning view and architecture.
SilverRock Resort Golf Course
SilverRock Resort Golf Course is located in La Quinta and has been the host of the Bob Hope Classic for several years. SilverRock has received numerous awards and accolades, including being ranked among the “Top 10 New Golf Courses You Can Play in America” by Golf Magazine and “Best Municipal Golf Courses” by Golf Week.
Eagle Falls Golf Course
Eagle Falls Golf Course is a Clive Clark-designed course that is ideal for both expert and beginner golfers. Located at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Eagle Falls Golf Course opened in 2007 and has been among the local favorites ever since.
Classic Club Golf
Classic Club Golf is a nationally known course designed by Arnold Palmer. Known for its high environmental standards, scenic landscape, and variety of accolades, Classic Club Golf is one of the most well-recognized courses in Southern California. The course has been ranked as the California Golf & Travel Magazine Best of 2016 and Golfweek’s Best: State by State Courses You Can Play in 2016, among many others
Best Public Tennis Courts in the Coachella Valley
Tennis is another of the favorites activities in Palm Springs and surrounding cities.
The Coachella Valley is home to some of the best tennis courts and playing weather in America.
Palm Desert Tennis Club
It has been called the best kept tennis secret in the Coachella Valley.
High off the desert floor, with spectacular mountain and valley views, the Palm Desert Tennis Club (PDTC) is a gated community spread over 20 acres in South Palm Desert.
The PDTC is centrally located just 5 minutes south of El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert.
This lush and beautiful region is a favorite for cyclists, hikers and visitors to the famous Living Desert Zoo.
Indian Wells
Tennis Garden
Located 15 miles Southeast of Palm Springs in the resort community of Indian Wells. Indian Wells Tennis Garden is one of the world's most revered and critically-acclaimed sports and entertainment venues. The state-of-the-art facility isa year-round tennis club that is open to the public, and also plays host to incredible live music performances and diverse sporting events. Including the world's largest combined men's and women's tennis tournament.
Palm Desert Tennis Club
Deep Canyon Tennis Club, is a vacation destination in the heart of Palm Desert, you will find 12 tennis courts, 2 tennis pros and the most congenial, friendly group of people you will find anywhere! They also have 12 swimming pools, 6 pickle ball courts, Bocce ball court, putting green, work-out from, clubhouse and extensive greenbelts.
