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 | 10 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,047 yards, 74.6/140)
Course rating 4.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,135 yards, 76.3/138)
912 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,271 yards, 71.5/127)
1,776 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 632 yards. 86 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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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 Hideaway (Pete Dye & Clive Clark Courses), The Quarry at La Quinta, The Plantation Golf 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.
How do you play The Palms Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Palms Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Palms Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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