The PGA West Mountain Course, also in La Quinta, is another Pete Dye masterpiece, opened in 1980, offering a scenic contrast with its tight layout nestled against the Santa Rosa Mountains. This par-72 course spans approximately 6,800 yards, featuring fairways that hug rocky mountain walls and plateau greens surrounded by moat bunkers, creating a premium 1980s desert design. The downhill par-3 16th, with its platform tee over boulders to a sand-ringed green, is a standout hole, demanding high, precise approach shots amidst stunning vistas that elevate the round’s enjoyment.