The Palms Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in La Quinta, CA with a par of 70. It offers 10 tee sets: black (7,047 yards, slope 140, rating 74.6), black/blue (6,768 yards, slope 137, rating 73.3), blue (6,599 yards, slope 134, rating 72.5), blue/white (6,403 yards, slope 131, rating 71.5), moose (6,230 yards, slope 129, rating 70.7), white (6,135 yards, slope 128, rating 70.2), white/gold (5,855 yards, slope 125, rating 69.1), gold (5,492 yards, slope 120, rating 67.4), gold/red (5,346 yards, slope 117, rating 66.8), red (5,271 yards, slope 116, rating 66.5). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 341 yards from the first tee.
The Palms Golf Club
La Quinta, CA
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows toward the green. Bunkers frame the right side of the approach, demanding accuracy on the second shot to a well-bunkered green.

A short par 3 playing downhill to a receptive green. The hole's brevity makes it approachable, though accurate distance control is essential to avoid missing the small target.

A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open fairway that allows room for error off the tee. Bunkers and rough around the green create the primary challenge on the approach shot.

A dramatic par 4 that plays significantly shorter than its yardage suggests, offering an excellent scoring opportunity. The modest length makes precision more important than power, with hazards punishing wayward shots.

A mid-range par 3 with a straightforward shot to the green. Water or hazards present around the putting surface, requiring a confident swing to a relatively small target.

A lengthy par 5 that provides an excellent birdie opportunity for well-struck shots. The hole offers enough yardage for players to reach in three comfortable strokes, though positioning is key for scoring.

The course's third-hardest hole, a demanding par 4 that plays longer than it appears. Hazards and bunkers strategically placed throughout the hole penalize both poor driving and weak approach shots.

A mid-length par 3 requiring accuracy more than distance. Bunkers or water guard the green, making club selection and directional control critical to finding the putting surface.

The most difficult hole on the course, a long par 4 with a fairway that likely narrows at critical yardages. Strategic hazards and a well-defended green demand two solid shots to score well.

A par 4 that plays moderately difficult from most tees, with potential length on the black tees creating a significant challenge. Fairway positioning is important for setting up a manageable approach to the green.

A strong par 4 that ranks fourth in difficulty and plays consistently long across all tee boxes. The extended yardage and strategic hazards make this hole a legitimate test of all-around play.

A solid mid-length par 4 with enough yardage to demand two quality shots. Fairway bunkering and greenside hazards create strategic interest and reward accurate ball-striking.

A moderate par 4 with room in the fairway but hazards that tighten approaching the green. The hole's configuration rewards disciplined play over both distance and accuracy.

A reachable par 5 that ranks sixth in difficulty and offers genuine birdie potential for strong players. Hazards and rough around the green protect against overly aggressive attempts at eagle.

The easiest hole on the course, a short par 3 playable from any skill level. The brief yardage and open green provide an excellent scoring opportunity to build momentum.
A mid-length par 3 with variable distances that create interesting shot selection across the tee boxes. Water or bunkers protect the green, requiring an accurate tee shot to secure par.
The second-hardest hole on the course, a long and demanding par 4 that tests every aspect of a player's game. Hazards left, right, and around the green leave little room for error throughout the hole.
A finishing par 5 that provides a strong closing stretch with opportunities for birdie. Strategic positioning off the tee and measured approach shots set up a chance for a rewarding final score.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| HCP | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | |||
| black | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 475 | 478 | 455 | 402 | 632 | 168 | 235 | 480 | 546 | 3871 | 7047 |
| black/blue | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6768 |
| blue | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6599 |
| blue/white | 404 | 159 | 376 | 364 | 201 | 515 | 380 | 193 | 415 | 3007 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6403 |
| moose | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 478 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 480 | 510 | 3491 | 6230 |
| white | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 423 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 440 | 510 | 3396 | 6135 |
| white/gold | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5855 |
| gold | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 322 | 395 | 360 | 362 | 519 | 111 | 156 | 430 | 461 | 3116 | 5492 |
| gold/red | 351 | 117 | 312 | 247 | 127 | 438 | 310 | 133 | 341 | 2376 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5346 |
| red | 337 | 84 | 307 | 239 | 127 | 438 | 304 | 124 | 341 | 2301 | 312 | 395 | 354 | 303 | 519 | 104 | 146 | 384 | 453 | 2970 | 5271 |