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 Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Resort Course

ARCHITECT

PAR

YARDAGE

SLOPE/RATING

Pete Dye, 1987

70

6706

131/72.1

Mission Hills Resort - Gary Player Signature Course

ARCHITECT

PAR

YARDAGE

SLOPE/RATING

Gary Player, 1991

72

7062

131/73.4

Pete Dye Resort Course

Diabolically Dye, this course is distinguished by hidden pin placements, carries over water, pot bunkers, elevated tees and railroad ties. It plays to 6,706 yards and is fun and forgiving for all skill levels. The award winning course is just steps away from the resort and shares the same majestic mountain views.

 

Facility and Course Information

Course Style: Parkland

Green Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)

Fairway Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)

Yardage Markers: Measured to the center of the green

Clubhouse

Driving range

Cart access

Club rental: $60 includes 2 sleeves of balls

Shoe rental: $10

Lessons: Troon Golf Getaway School, Golf Digest School, Westin Golf Academy

Locker room, shower facilities

Dress Code: Men are required to wear collared or mocked neck shirts, bermuda shorts or slacks. Proper golf attire is required for ladies. Guests not properly attired will be asked to change clothing. No t-shirts, tank tops, denim pants or shorts, bathing suits, halter tops or short shorts.

Spike Policy: Soft spikes are preferred, but are not mandatory. Metal spikes or athletic shoes are acceptable footwear.

Restaurant: Many outlets at the Westin, various selection, 6am - 12am

Bar: Yes, at the Westin

Awards

#73 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World"
by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004

Silver Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004

4 1/2 Stars (North & Dye) "Places to Play"
by GOLF DIGEST, 2002

#72 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America"
by GOLF DIGEST, 2002

Silver Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resort’s"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002

#5 (Dye) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley"
by DESERT GOLF, 2001

#4 (North) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley"
by DESERT GOLF, 2001

"100 Best Golf Shops for 2001"
by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001

"The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars
by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001

"50 Greatest Golf Destinations" Palm Springs/ Palm Desert
by GOLF DIGEST, 2000

Silver Medallist Award
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998, 1999
"100 Best Golf Shops"
by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS,

1994, 2000 LPGA Qualifying School

Four Star Award
by MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

PGA Tour Qualifying School, 1993

PGA Senior Tour Qualifying School, 1992

Golf Tee Award
by MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MAGAZINE, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

"Top 10 New Resort Courses in the Country"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1992

Address & Directions

71-501 Dinah Shore Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Directions from Airport or from Hotel:
Exit the airport east on Ramon Road. Proceed past Date Palm Drive. Turn right on Duvall Road. Follow to Dinah Shore Drive and turn left. The Westin Mission Hills Resort is one mile down on the right hand side just before Bob Hope Drive. The golf shop is behind the main lobby. Approximate drive time is 15 minutes.

Gary Player Signature Course

GOLF Magazine praises this remarkable course as being “difficult, well-designed and joyful” and adds that it “may be the best golf course in the Palm Springs area.” The only Gary Player course in the Palm Springs area plays to 7,062 yards at a par 72. The course is renowned for its environmentally careful integration with the desert landscape.

 

Facility and Course Information

Course Style: Parkland

Green Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)

Fairway Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)

Clubhouse

Driving range

Cart access

Club rental: $60 includes 2 sleeves of balls

Shoe rental: $10

Lessons: Troon Golf Getaway School, Golf Digest School, Westin Golf Academy

Locker room, shower facilities: no

Dress Code: Men are required to wear collared or mocked neck shirts, bermuda shorts or slacks. Proper golf attire is required for ladies. Guests not properly attired will be asked to change clothing. No t-shirts, tank tops, denim pants or shorts, bathing suits, halter tops or short shorts.

Spike Policy: Soft spikes are preferred, but are not mandatory. Metal spikes or athletic shoes are acceptable footwear.

Restaurant: Gary Player Grill, breakfast & lunch, 6:30 am to 4 pm

Bar: Yes, same hours

Awards

Same as above.

Address & Directions

70-705 Ramon Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Directions from Airport or from Hotel:
Exit the airport east on Ramon Road. Proceed past Date Palm Drive. Mission Hills North is two miles down on the right hand side just before Bob Hope Drive. Approximate drive time is 15 minutes.