PGA West in La Quinta California
Indian Wells, located in the Palm Springs area between La Quinta and Palm Desert, is home to one of the Nine Masters Series tennis tournaments. Most often referred to as the Indian Wells Masters is the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament. This tournament is not only one of the most notorious, but also one of the most attended here inIndian Wells.
The Pacific Life Open plays against an awe inspiring view of the mountains in the background and the beautiful desert as the sanctuary. Palm trees are found everywhere, giving you an uninhibited view of southern California during an appealing season. With temperatures reaching the 90’s easily, the tennis tournament offers a change from the usual entertainment to be found in Indian Wells at the surrounding fabulous four star resorts and spas.Being hosted during the second and third week of March, the 10th - the 23rd, this tournament boasts some of the top names in tennis as active competitors in the 16,100 seat Indian Wells Tennis Gardens.
Event attendees are given the chance to view players such as Andy Roddick, Juan Ferrero, Tommy Haas, and female competitors playing against the likes of Alona Bondarenko, Lindsay Davenport, Ana Ivanovic, and Jelena Jankovic. These are only a few of some of the most famed names in tennis today.Showing good sportsmanship and well above average athletic abilities, all of the competitors have traveled from around the world to play here in Indian Wells at the Pacific Life Open tournament. Some of them have played for many years while others have not played as long, but in the athletic ability department, none of them are lacking. Being a highly active sport, tennis promotes physical fitness and with it, the invitation to compete against others playing the same sport.
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Located among some of the most awe inspiring mountains of California, the Coachella Valley is home to one of the most renowned golf course/resorts, the PGA West which lies amid a coral blazed valley, spread over more than 2,000 acres wide since 1984, reminiscent of a pearlescent underwater kingdom, a legacy has been established through the raves over the epic golf courses and the magnificent sports and health facilities offered by the club. Their latest addition? Another phenomenal golf course, the Greg Norman Course.
Now boasting six golf courses and an unrivaled Health & Racquet Club, this resort/club is a popular location for those who share a passion for good health, golf, and tennis. Members and their guests have the option of visiting three club houses as a means of entertainment or social gatherings, without the hassle of minimum purchase requirements.
A few of the more appealing amenities offered to members are the availability of nineteen tennis courts for use, built with varying surfaces. Your choice of performing on Har-Tru clay, grass, or hard surfaces is magnified only by the fabulous surroundings of the racquet club where relaxation never felt better than partaking in a game of regulation British croquet.
Your membership deposit is fully refundable without transfer fees and in keeping with the clients convenience, installment payments are offered without prepayment penalties. Also available for your entertainment and social interaction are member benefits at the beautiful La Quinta Resort and the addition of three famous La Quinta courses included in your PGA WEST Premier Membership by paying additional monthly dues.
Whether you require assistance from your vehicle to the club, or from your table to the door, the concierge service is fully staffed to cover your needs and requirements. Your comfort and satisfaction is their main intent and aiding members whenever required is a guarantee. From dinner plans to course information, the staff is ready and willing to assist their members and their guests at any time.
PGA West believes children and teens are also important here as well with the attraction of evening, half day, and fully day programs. Continuously supervised by a certified activities leader, these programs are planned to fit each season and group. The belief that less is more is strongly adhered to with the guarantee of only 375 memberships per golf course which serves to enhance the community atmosphere portrayed by the current members and staff.
As a means of entertainment and health, the social calendar stays full and busy year round. Offering activities in keeping with the seasons as well as numerous particular events, there is quite literally something for everyone. From visiting and dining to dancing and working out, the club houses and the fitness center all offer non-biased opportunities to work out physically or mentally.
For the golf enthusiast, you have your choice of six different courses to wander and play. Coming in at the top of the list is a members only course named after and designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. No challenge was spared on this course where the occasional glimpse of bighorn sheep is possible, and nature is the main element of inspiration. Carved out of the valley backed by the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, Arnold Palmer created five finishing holes to make even the most jaded golfer nervous. From waterways to mountainous regions, this course takes you to a closer side of nature for the peaceful spirit within you.
Jack Nicklaus left a definite impression of the need for focus and skill with his signature course that includes greens in gentle motion with the breeze, trees looking over the layout and fairways lower than most pathways. The need to be at the top of your game is necessary for this course that has numerous rankings of one of the “Top 100 Courses in the World”. Reputed by many to be the number one must-play private course in the valley, you are invited to take your best shot and follow in the footsteps of a legend.
For a delightful journey back in time to bonnie Scotland, the Tom Weiskopf private course beckons with vivid greens and a stunning replica of the Swilcan Bridge at St. Andrews. Running course similar to several of the more renowned Scottish courses, here you take your journey away from the club in the first nine holes and the remaining nine return you. Offering a more enjoyable experience and definitely more forgiving par, members have named this a favorite for novice golfers and those that would rather enjoy the sparkling brooks and the majestic splendor of the mountains. More as a means of visual inspiration, the course grants a serenity all its own.
Offering a rare glimpse of the beauty of the desert and of the valley paired as one, the Greg Norman Course lies over 35 feet below sea level. This ocean bed glints in the sun with the remnants of crushed coral and conch shells, and here on this course you immerse yourself in vivid blue waters and green fairways unrivaled by any precious gems. As a host to one of the more prestigious college golf events, only the highest ranking colleges attend to brave the requirements to completion.
The Nicklaus Tournament Course earns its reputation for tricky and challenging as it offers entertainment for diners at the Stadium Clubhouse as they observe others golfers attempt shots over wide expanses of water. Co-host to the PGA TOUR Qualifying Finals, this course was once known for the highest slope rank and it gives any member a satisfying play past sandy beaches and a panoramic view of the mountains.
Reportedly one of the toughest courses in America, the Stadium Course challenges even the most passionate of golfers. Pete Dye created this serpentine course with skill and chance in mind. Heedless of the nerve wracking holes and plays, each member that attempts this course requires cool head and a steady hand. Luring multiple skill levels and ’spectators’ alike with the seating naturally sculpted into the surroundings creates an ambiance of a stadium atmosphere intent on enjoying a truly spectacular course.
For a truly invigorating and inspiring experience join PGA West in La Quinta and experience the legend that lends itself to the formation of the future. if you are looking for homes or condos in PGA West, give us a call, we would love to help you find exactly what you are looking for.ersing yourself in the relaxing ambiance of the desert with the beckoning backdrop of the mountains while enjoying the fabulous Indian Wells Tennis Gardens during the Pacific Life Open tournament could be one of your better ideas. The event is open to anyone and everyone not only across the United States, but also around the world. With detailed coverage on television as well, this is one of the most notorious sporting events currently taking precedence in the world of sporting events.With a long standing history of providing excellent sporting satisfaction and, at times, shocking final results, this years chapter at the Pacific Life Open is sure to make history as well. A detailed schedule is available listing the times, days, and categories playing. Although it is subject to change due to unforseen events, there are enough listed to give an idea of what to expect, beginning with the qualifyings on the first two days of the event and followed by matches expertly organized to allow each competitor his and her time on the playing courts.
Come experience the sport of tennis at it’s best, come experience Indian Wells, CA, where desert living is an entirely different world altogether and relaxation is the prevailing activity.
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