PGA WEST : Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course
56-150 PGA Blvd
La Quinta, Ca 92253
Golf Shop 760.564.7101
www.pgawest.com
At 7,204 yards long, The Nicklaus Tournament Course has a stroke rating of 75.3 and a slope rating of 143. The Stadium Course is the bi-annual host of the PGA TOUR’s final round of Q-School, which is attended by some of the best players in the world.
Hole 01 | Par 4 | 378 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 3 | Dog Left [Jack’s or Better]
One of the best starting holes in golf. Off the tee avoid the right bunker, while there is more room to the right than appears to be. The depth of the green is shallow so just aim for the middle.
Hole 02 | Par 4 | 398 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 11 | Straight [Top Gun]
Drive down the left center, to avoid bunkers down the right side. The green slopes back to front, so if the pin is front attack and if it is in the back aim for the middle.
Hole 03 | Par 3 | 163 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 15 | Straight [Pyramid]
The left side of the green has a severe back to front slope while the right side is flat. If possible, avoid the front bunker at all cost. Three is a good score.
Hole 04 | Par 5 | 505 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 13 | Dog Left [Ridge Runner]
Drive your ball down the left side of the fairway. For you long hitters going for the green, the left front portion is ideal. Everyone else lay-up to 100 yards.
Hole 05 | Par 4 | 320 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 5 | Straight [Wishbone]
Split fairway offering two different looks at a slightly elevated, shallow green. Avoid the bunker short of the green at all costs.
Hole 06 | Par 4 | 420 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 7 | Dog Right [Jagged Edge]
Long par four giving you a lot of room to drive it down the left side. This will leave a mid- iron to a green with little bail out.
Hole 07 | Par 5 | 471 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 17 | Dog Right [Desert Valley]
A good birdie chance. Short par five open off the tee. Avoid bunker left on your lay-up. Long hitters get home in two.
Hole 08 | Par 3 | 143 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 7 | Straight [Lilly Pad]
Peninsula green with bunkers long. Club selection very important.
Hole 09 | Par 4 | 431 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 1 | Dog Right [Jack’s Revenge]
Long par four with the importance being the approach. Should have a mid- to long iron over water with plenty of room long and right to bail out.
Hole 10 | Par 4 | 330 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 14 | Dog Left [Plateau]
Short par four. Drive up the right center will leave a short iron to a green guarded by a deep bunker left of the green.
Hole 11 | Par 5 | 490 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 18 | Dog Left [Moguls]
Stay clear of the mounds on your left of the tee. If you can’t reach the green, best to lay-up short of the bunkers.
Hole 12 | Par 3 | 164 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 10 | Straight [Fatal Attraction]
Long par four giving you a lot of room to drive it down the left side. This will leave a mid-iron to a green with little bail out.
Hole 13 | Par 4 | 378 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 8 | Straight [Images]
Drive up the right side will leave a mid-iron to another elevated shallow green. Vintage Nicklaus.
Hole 14 | Par 4 | 381 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 16 | Straight [Date Bowl]
Long par four giving you a lot of room to drive it down the left side. This will leave a mid-iron to a green with little bail out.
Hole 15 | Par 5 | 516 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 6 | Straight [Long Island]
Once you have managed to carry, or stay clear of this first fairway bunker, the real decision begins. Longer hitters can take a chance at the island green. Great risk or reward hole.
Hole 16 | Par 4 | 423 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 4 | Straight [Cattail]
Drive down the left side of fairway. Mid-iron to a green guarded left and short by bunkers. Plenty of room right and long.
Hole 17 | Par 3 | 180 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 12 | Straight [Mountain View]
Another par three where proper club selection is a must. Well positioned bunkers to an undulating green make three a great score.
Hole 18 | Par 4 | 431 Yards (Blue) | Hdcp: 2 | Dog Right [Bear Trap]
Great finishing hole. Drive down the left leaves a long to mi-iron over sand and water. Bunkers left of green leave little room to bail out.
