Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Resort Course

ARCHITECT	PAR	YARDAGE	SLOPE/RATING
Pete Dye, 1987	70	6706	131/72.1

Mission Hills Resort - Gary Player Signature Course

ARCHITECT	PAR	YARDAGE	SLOPE/RATING
Gary Player, 1991	72	7062	131/73.4

Pete Dye Resort Course

Diabolically Dye, this course is distinguished by hidden pin placements, carries over water, pot bunkers, elevated tees and railroad ties. It plays to 6,706 yards and is fun and forgiving for all skill levels. The award winning course is just steps away from the resort and shares the same majestic mountain views.

Printable scorecards: Pete Dye Resort, Gary Player Signature

Facility and Course Information

Course Style: Parkland
Green Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)
Fairway Type: Bermuda (over seeded in the winter months with Rye)
Yardage Markers: Measured to the center of the green (Pete Dye course)
Clubhouse
Driving range
Cart access
Club rental: $60 includes 2 sleeves of balls
Shoe rental: $10
Lessons: Troon Golf Getaway School, Golf Digest School, Westin Golf Academy
Locker room, shower facilities

Dress Code: Men are required to wear collared or mocked neck shirts, bermuda shorts or slacks. Proper golf attire is required for ladies. Guests not properly attired will be asked to change clothing. No t-shirts, tank tops, denim pants or shorts, bathing suits, halter tops or short shorts.
Spike Policy: Soft spikes are preferred, but are not mandatory. Metal spikes or athletic shoes are acceptable footwear.
Restaurant: Many outlets at the Westin, various selection, 6am - 12am
Bar: Yes, at the Westin

Awards

#73 in the U.S. "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World"
by CONDE NAST TRAVELER, 2004
Silver Medal Winner "America’s Best Golf Resorts"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2004
4 1/2 Stars (North & Dye) "Places to Play"
by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
#72 "Top 75 Golf Resorts in America"
by GOLF DIGEST, 2002
Silver Medal Winner for "America’s Best Resort’s"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 2002
#5 (Dye) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley"
by DESERT GOLF, 2001
#4 (North) "Top 10 Resort Courses in Coachella Valley"
by DESERT GOLF, 2001
"100 Best Golf Shops for 2001"
by GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 2001
"The 201 Best Places to Play" 4 1/2 Stars
by GOLF DIGEST, 2000, 2001

"50 Greatest Golf Destinations" Palm Springs/ Palm Desert
by GOLF DIGEST, 2000
Silver Medallist Award
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1998, 1999
"100 Best Golf Shops"
by GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS,
1994, 2000 LPGA Qualifying School
Four Star Award
by MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
PGA Tour Qualifying School, 1993
PGA Senior Tour Qualifying School, 1992
Golf Tee Award
by MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MAGAZINE, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
"Top 10 New Resort Courses in the Country"
by GOLF MAGAZINE, 1992

Address & Directions

71-501 Dinah Shore Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Directions from Airport or from Hotel:
Exit the airport east on Ramon Road. Proceed past Date Palm Drive. Turn right on Duvall Road. Follow to Dinah Shore Drive and turn left. The Westin Mission Hills Resort is one mile down on the right hand side just before Bob Hope Drive. The golf shop is behind the main lobby. Approximate drive time is 15 minutes.

Gary Player Signature Course

This is the first Gary Player course in the desert. The course boasts an impressive layout rolling with many bunkers and lakes. Golf Magazine voted the course one of the top ten new resort courses, and praised this remarkable course as being “difficult, well-designed and joyful”, adding that it “may be the best golf course in the Palm Springs area.” The only Gary Player course in the Palm Springs area plays to 7,062 yards at a par 72. The course is renowned for its environmentally careful integration with the desert landscape.

Facility and Course Information, Awards: Same as above.

Address & Directions

70-705 Ramon Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Directions from Airport or from Hotel:
Exit the airport east on Ramon Road. Proceed past Date Palm Drive. Mission Hills North is two miles down on the right hand side just before Bob Hope Drive. Approximate drive time is 15 minutes.