The Palms Golf Club La Quinta, California
The Palms Golf Club is a par-70 public course in La Quinta, California, playing 7,047 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.6 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,047 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 18 |
| Location | La Quinta, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.6363, -116.2381 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,047 | 70 | 74.6 | 140 |
| Black/Blue | 6,768 | 70 | 73.3 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,599 | 72 | 78.9 | 144 |
| Blue/White | 6,403 | 72 | 77.8 | 141 |
| Moose | 6,230 | 72 | 76.8 | 139 |
| White | 6,135 | 72 | 76.3 | 138 |
| White/Gold | 5,855 | 72 | 74.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,492 | 72 | 72.8 | 130 |
| Gold/Red | 5,346 | 72 | 72 | 128 |
| Red | 5,271 | 72 | 71.5 | 127 |
| Blue | 6,599 | 72 | 78.9 | 144 |
| Blue/White | 6,403 | 72 | 77.8 | 141 |
| Moose | 6,230 | 72 | 76.8 | 139 |
| White | 6,135 | 72 | 76.3 | 138 |
| White/Gold | 5,855 | 72 | 74.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,492 | 72 | 72.8 | 130 |
| Gold/Red | 5,346 | 72 | 72 | 128 |
| Red | 5,271 | 72 | 71.5 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.6/140 | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 475 | 478 | 455 | 402 | 632 | 168 | 235 | 480 | 546 | 3871 | 7047 |
| Black/Blue 73.3/137 | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6768 |
| Blue 78.9/144 | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6599 |
| Blue/White 77.8/141 | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6403 |
| Moose 76.8/139 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 478 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 480 | 510 | 3491 | 6230 |
| White 76.3/138 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6135 |
| White/Gold 74.8/135 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5855 |
| Gold 72.8/130 | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5492 |
| Gold/Red 72/128 | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5346 |
| Red 71.5/127 | 337 | 84 | 307 | 239 | 127 | 438 | 304 | 124 | 341 | 2301 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5271 |
| Blue 78.9/144 | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6599 |
| Blue/White 77.8/141 | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6403 |
| Moose 76.8/139 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 478 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 480 | 510 | 3491 | 6230 |
| White 76.3/138 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6135 |
| White/Gold 74.8/135 | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5855 |
| Gold 72.8/130 | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5492 |
| Gold/Red 72/128 | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5346 |
| Red 71.5/127 | 337 | 84 | 307 | 239 | 127 | 438 | 304 | 124 | 341 | 2301 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5271 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,047 yards, 74.6/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 4, 446 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,135 yards, 76.3/138)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,271 yards, 71.5/127)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 15 (104 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 446 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 168 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 632 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 480-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Palms Golf Club?
The Palms Golf Club has a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.5 with a slope of 127.
How long is The Palms Golf Club?
From the back tees, The Palms Golf Club plays 7,047 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Palms Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 446-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Palms Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,047 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,271 yards).
Is The Palms Golf Club public or private?
The Palms Golf Club is a public golf course in La Quinta, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Palms Golf Club?
Nearby courses include The Madison Club, The Plantation Golf Club, Indian Palms Golf Course, Rancho la Quinta Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Palms Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Palms Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does The Palms Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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