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Where to stay for a Palm Springs Desert golf trip
2 top-ranked public courses in Coachella Valley, California, all within 9.9 mi of each other. The most central base is Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff).
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The courses
| Course | Ranking | From base |
|---|---|---|
| PGA West (Stadium)La Quinta, CA | #62 Golf Digest public | 9.9 mi |
| Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff)Palm Desert, CA | #44 GolfPass Golfers' Choice | base |
Flying in
| Airport | Distance | Drive (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| PSP Palm Springs International AirportPalm Springs, CA | 9.3 mi | ≈15 min |
| SBD San Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino, CA | 55 mi | ≈95 min |
| CLD McClellan-Palomar AirportCarlsbad, CA | 69 mi | ≈120 min |
Questions
- Where should I stay for a Palm Springs Desert golf trip?
- Stay near Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff) (Palm Desert, CA). It is the most central of the 2 top-ranked public courses in Palm Springs Desert — every one is within about 9.9 mi of it.
- How many top-ranked public courses are in Palm Springs Desert?
- 2: PGA West (Stadium), Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff).
- What is the closest airport to Palm Springs Desert?
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in Palm Springs, CA — about 9.3 mi from Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff), roughly 15 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).