Arnold Palmer’s long desert course, owned by the town.
SilverRock belongs to the City of La Quinta, which built it as the town’s own course on land beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains. Arnold Palmer’s design opened in 2005, and from 2008 to 2011 it was one of the host courses of the Bob Hope Classic, now The American Express. Today it is a public course managed by Landmark Golf Management, with every tee time prepaid online and mountain views on most holes. The back nine had a turf renovation in summer 2026, so conditions this season are fresh.
SilverRock Resort (Arnold Palmer Classic Course) green fees and tee times.
SilverRock asks every golfer to book and prepay on its website, where visitors use the non-resident booking engine; the pro shop also takes calls on 760 777 8884. Green fees use dynamic pricing, so there is no rate card: the price moves with time of day, demand and weather, and you see it when you search. Non-residents must cancel at least 96 hours ahead to avoid paying in full, and no-shows are charged the booked rate. La Quinta residents with a city Resident Card book through their own link at discounted prices and can cancel up to 24 hours ahead. Only SilverRock carts are allowed on the course, and outside food and drink are not.
The round, in perspective.
Palmer laid out SilverRock as a par 72 across more than 200 acres. The course’s own site gives 7,239 yards from the back tees; older scorecards, and Top 100 Golf Courses, list 7,578. The club points to its massive native bunkers and water features, and the course writer Daniel Wexler describes it as set flush against the mountains, with the concrete-walled Coachella Canal crossing several holes, a hazard the resort courses nearby do not have. The PGA Tour used it in the Bob Hope Classic rotation for four years; in 2011 Jhonattan Vegas shot a third-round 67 here on his way to winning as a rookie, the first Tour member from Venezuela.
Know before you go.
Payment
All tee times prepaid online
Cancellation
96 hours’ notice for non-residents; no-shows pay in full
Dress
Collared shirt; slacks or Bermuda-length shorts; no denim, tank tops or athletic shorts
Spikes
Soft spikes preferred
Food and drink
No personal coolers; each cart carries iced water
Rental clubs
Titleist sets in the pro shop
Make the trip work.
Choose your tees with care. The back markers are for strong players, and Where2Golf lists a club set at 5,984 yards and a forward set at 4,884, which suit most visitors. The canal and the lakes collect wayward shots, so carry a few spare balls. Construction fencing for the planned hotel now lines some holes; the club says it does not affect play, but it does interrupt a few views. SilverRock also fits well as the first round of a trip, a few minutes from the Stadium Course.
Palm Springs International (PSP) is about 22 miles away, roughly 35 minutes by car. The entrance is on Ahmanson Lane off Avenue 52, on the south-east side of La Quinta between the Cove and PGA WEST. Ontario (ONT) is the nearest larger airport, roughly two hours west on Interstate 10.
SilverRock has no hotel yet. The city has chosen a development partner for a luxury hotel, spa, conference centre, permanent clubhouse and branded residences beside the course, and pre-construction has begun, but no opening date has been confirmed. La Quinta Resort & Club is about ten minutes west and is the closest full-service resort. Old Town La Quinta has restaurants within a short drive, and Indio, ten minutes north-east, has lower-priced chain hotels.
Make a trip of it.
The PGA WEST Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses are just south-east, and La Quinta Resort’s Mountain and Dunes courses lie a few minutes west. Off the course, Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park offers fishing, walking and camping, and Joshua Tree National Park is about an hour north.
Find your season.
In 2026 the back nine closed on 18 May for a turf renovation and was due back, with full 18-hole play, on 28 August. The course then overseeded from 12 to 30 October, with cart-path-only play until 24 November. In summer the SilverRock Grill closes at 2 pm instead of 5 pm, a sign of how early the desert golf day ends from June to September.
The City of La Quinta owns the course and the land around it, and Landmark Golf Management runs the golf operation. La Quinta residents buy a Resident Card at the city’s Wellness Center for discounted rates, while visitors pay the dynamic price shown in the non-resident booking engine.
Did SilverRock host a PGA Tour event?
Yes. It was one of the courses used in the Bob Hope Classic from 2008 to 2011. The tournament, now The American Express, later settled on PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club, so SilverRock no longer appears in the rotation.
Is SilverRock open after the 2026 renovation?
The back nine closed on 18 May 2026 for a turf renovation, with the front nine played twice for an 18-hole round in the meantime, and was scheduled to reopen on 28 August. Autumn overseeding then closed the course from 12 to 30 October 2026.
How long is SilverRock?
The club gives 7,239 yards for the Arnold Palmer Classic Course, to a par of 72; older listings show 7,578 from the tips. Where2Golf lists shorter sets at 5,984 and 4,884 yards, so you can choose a length that suits your game.
Last checked 10 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
