Escape to PGA WEST and La Quinta: The Summer's Best-Kept Secret
As the desert sun shines brighter, those in the know head to PGA WEST and the laidback oasis of La Quinta, California, where the pace slows and the perks heat up. With fewer crowds and exclusive seasonal offers at local hotels and restaurants, summer is the perfect time to unwind here. Spend your afternoons lounging by the pool or indulging in a spa treatment, then ease into the evening with indoor or al fresco dining (complete with misting), live music, or a relaxing float in a pool beneath the stars.
The summer sun doesn't have to sideline your golf game. PGA WEST® offers early morning tee times starting at 6:00 a.m., letting you enjoy a full round on championship courses before the midday heat sets in. Prefer to play later? Thanks to extended daylight hours, late afternoon and early evening tee times let you take advantage of cooler temps. No matter when you tee off, stay hydrated with plenty of water and gear up with breathable, sun-smart apparel from any of the PGA WEST Golf Shops.
With a bit more flexibility in your summer schedule, it's a great time to take a lesson, or several, with the elite team at the PGA WEST® Golf Academy. The instructional staff includes nationally ranked Top 100 and Best in State teachers, as well as a Master Club Fitter to help fine-tune your gear. The PGA WEST Golf Academy now features a game-changing new Performance Lab. Open this summer by instructor appointment only, the new state-of-the-art teaching facility gives golfers of all levels access to the same groundbreaking technology trusted by the pros.
When you want a break from the sun, step into The Bunker Bar inside the Pete Dye Clubhouse, where you can relax, refresh, and keep working on your game on two Trackman indoor golf simulators. You'll also find great eats and chilled drinks at Ernie's Bar & Grill in the Tournament Clubhouse and Wallaby's West at the Greg Norman Clubhouse.
Explore the La Quinta summer experience special at the luxurious La Quinta Resort & Club or browse a wide range of vacation rentals through California Lifestyle Realty.
Prior to booking your tee time, please see our PGA WEST Course Maintenance Schedule here for any temporary summer course closures.
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