Mission Hills Resort - Pete
Dye Resort Course
| ARCHITECT |
PAR |
YARDAGE |
SLOPE/RATING |
| Pete Dye, 1987 |
70 |
6706
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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
scorecard
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
- 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
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- 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
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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
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- "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
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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
 GOLF
Magazine praises this remarkable course as being “difficult,
well-designed and joyful” and adds 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.
Printable
scorecard
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)
- 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: no
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- 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: Gary Player Grill, breakfast & lunch,
6:30 am to 4 pm
- Bar: Yes, same hours
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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.
Golf Instruction at Mission Hills Golf Club
Dedicated to providing the discriminating traveler with golf vacations
that encompass the Troon Golf Experience™, Troon
Golf Academy has golf improvement programs that are designed
to provide you with the finest golf school experience possible.
As our student and guest, you will enjoy the most extensive on-course
golf instruction offered anywhere. We offer comprehensive golf
instruction ranging from full swing to putting and short game to
on-course management, in addition to state-of-the-art video analysis.
You will also receive a take-home copy of your swing and a detailed
student manual that will aid in your learning long after your visit.
World-renowned golf teaching professional Tim Mahoney offers his
highly refined, time-honored teaching philosophies and instruction
models as the basis for all Troon
Golf Academy programs. Under his leadership, our certified
teaching professionals will provide you with highly individualized
instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere guaranteed to please
golfers of every ability level.
 Troon
Golf Academy offers 2 and 3 Day Golf School programs. Included
in your tuition:
- 7 hours of golf instruction daily
- Lunch
- Most comprehensive student manual in the industry
- Take-home student CD/VHS tape
- One year subscription to Golf Magazine
- On-course training
- Comprehensive post school training
- 4:1 student/teacher ratio
- Club fit session
- Short Game
- Full Swing
- Fitness for Golf
To request a custom golf school vacation quote, please
call us toll-free at
1-866-905-3300, or visit www.troongolfschools.com.
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