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On November 27, 2007 the John Fought-designed Players Course opened to the
public. Conceived in the spirit of a classic American design style, The Players
Course features wide playing corridors, traditional rectangular tee boxes
and sculpted bunkers. Most of the holes are oriented to take full advantage
of jaw-dropping views of the surrounding mountain ranges and majestic Eisenhower
Mountain to the south. As a “core golf” layout, no roads or homes intrude
into the golf courses, and each hole is designed to be somewhat sheltered
from the others to elicit a feeling of solitude. Uniquely, Fought was able
to utilize many of the mature trees found on the original East Course property
to impart the feel of a venerable facility while at the same time delivering
a modern approach to golf course design. But to be clear, the mature tree
cover and geographical location are about the only two things that the original
East Course (opened in 1986) and the new Players Course have in common. By
design, the Players Course is completely different than the original golf
course. “The Players Course has an interesting classic strategy developed
in harmony with a host of wonderful aesthetics,” said John Fought. “The sand
face bunkers are reminiscent of the work of George C. Thomas at Riviera. The
mature trees, the California barrancas and stunning mountain views all combine
to compose one of the finest new courses in the western United States.”
Located in the City of Indian Wells, 20 minutes from Palm Springs and just
two hours east of Los Angeles, Indian Wells Golf Resort is a world class resort
destination, nestled amidst breathtaking desert terrain. In addition to spectacular
mountain views, the new Clive Clark-designed Celebrity Course features elongated
fairways, and flowing water in the form of streams, brooks, and split-level
lakes connected by striking waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail, and sparkling
white-sand bunkers. at 7,088 yards, from start to finish, the new Clive Clark
Celebrity Course is an unmatched golf experience that has players returning
again and again. Other current amenities at Indian Wells include a complete
practice facility, golf shop, and the Callaway Golf Performance Centers. The
Callaway Golf Performance center is one of only four Callaway centers in the
country to feature proprietary Callaway golf fitting techniques with certified
instructors and state of the art technology. The Indian Wells Golf Resort
is adjacent to four award winning luxury resorts; the Renaissance Esmeralda
Resort & Spa, Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa, Miramonte Resort & Spa
and Indian Wells Resort Hotel.
FEATURES & AMENITITIES:
ESTABLISHED: 1986, Redesigned 2007
ARCHITECT: John Fought
HOLES: 18 Regulation
PAR: 72
DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 10 (I-10), take the Washington Street exit 1/2 mile to Highway
111, Turn right and follow Highway 111 to Indian Wells.