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Where to stay for a Palm Springs Desert golf trip

Palm Springs Desert has 2 top-ranked public golf courses in Coachella Valley, California, all within 9.9 mi of each other. The most central place to stay is near Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff) in Palm Desert, CA.

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Top public golf courses in Palm Springs Desert

CourseRankingFrom baseDrive (est.)
PGA West (Stadium)La Quinta, CA#62 Golf Digest public9.9 mi≈15 min
Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff)Palm Desert, CA#44 GolfPass Golfers' Choicebase—

Airports near Palm Springs Desert

AirportDistanceDrive (est.)
PSP Palm Springs International AirportPalm Springs, CA9.3 mi≈15 min
SBD San Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino, CA55 mi≈95 min
CLD McClellan-Palomar AirportCarlsbad, CA69 mi≈120 min

Palm Springs Desert golf trip FAQ

Where should I stay for a Palm Springs Desert golf trip?
Stay near Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff) in Palm Desert, CA. Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff) is the most central of the 2 top-ranked public courses in Palm Springs Desert; every course in the trip is within about 9.9 mi of it.
How many top-ranked public golf courses are in Palm Springs Desert?
Palm Springs Desert has 2 top-ranked public golf courses: PGA West (Stadium), Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff).
What is the closest airport to Palm Springs Desert?
The closest commercial airport to Palm Springs Desert is 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).
Which course in Palm Springs Desert is ranked highest?
PGA West (Stadium) is the highest-ranked public course in Palm Springs Desert: #62 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses.

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