# 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.

Hotels near Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff): https://trips.caddietap.golf/trips/palm-springs-desert

## Top public golf courses in Palm Springs Desert

- [PGA West (Stadium)](https://trips.caddietap.golf/courses/pga-west-stadium) — La Quinta, CA — #62 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses — 9.9 mi from the base, about 15 min
- [Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff)](https://trips.caddietap.golf/courses/desert-willow-firecliff) — Palm Desert, CA — #44 on GolfPass Golfers' Choice — the recommended base

## Airports near Palm Springs Desert

- PSP — Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs, CA): 9.3 mi, about 15 min drive (estimate)
- SBD — San Bernardino International Airport (San Bernardino, CA): 55 mi, about 95 min drive (estimate)
- CLD — McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad, CA): 69 mi, about 120 min drive (estimate)

## 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.

## More golf trips near Palm Springs Desert

- [Las Vegas](https://trips.caddietap.golf/trips/las-vegas) — 3 courses, 177 mi away
- [Phoenix & Scottsdale](https://trips.caddietap.golf/trips/phoenix-and-scottsdale) — 3 courses, 228 mi away
- [St. George & Mesquite](https://trips.caddietap.golf/trips/st-george-and-mesquite) — 2 courses, 280 mi away

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