Win Two Rounds for Two on the Courses That Built PGA WEST in La Quinta
Golf courses talk. Not out loud, obviously, but the good ones leave you with a story you tell for years, and PGA WEST has been writing those stories since 1985. Now the Western Home of Golf in America wants to write one for you. The sweepstakes awards two full days of golf for two at PGA WEST in La Quinta, granting access to all five public resort courses spanning 2,000 acres of Coachella Valley desert. The winner receives two rounds of golf, a two-night stay at La Quinta Resort & Club, dinner for two at Ernie’s Bar & Grill, a PGA WEST swag bag for each player and a 30-minute Performance Lab lesson for two, all valued at $3,200.
THE PGA WEST SWEEPSTAKES WILL INCLUDE:
» Two rounds of golf for two players ($1,500 value)
» Two-night stay at La Quinta Resort & Club ($800 value)
» Dinner for two at Ernie’s Bar & Grill, excludes alcohol ($250 value)
» PGA WEST swag bag for each player ($300 value)
» One 30-minute Performance Lab lesson for two ($350 value)
TOTAL VALUE: $3,200
Here’s the deal. The prize covers two days on the course, and you pick which two. Maybe that means the Stadium Course, where hole 17 has its own nickname: Alcatraz. It’s an island green ringed by boulders and water, and it’s humbled more egos than any hole in the desert. Maybe it’s the Mountain Course, opened in 1980 and set against the Santa Rosa range, where pot bunkers and elevated tee boxes punish anyone who gets cocky. Or maybe you split your two days between the Nicklaus Tournament Course, the Dunes and the Greg Norman Course, each one built by a different legend and each one demanding something different from your swing. Mix and match. It’s your call.
Both the Stadium and Mountain Courses completed multimillion-dollar restorations in late 2024 under architect Tim Liddy, who worked alongside Pete Dye for nearly three decades, elevating two already legendary layouts. The Stadium Course stretches 7,300 yards from the tips and ranks 62nd on Golf Digest’s 2025 list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses. The Mountain Course plays shorter and gentler on the scorecard but not on the eyes, framed by rock formations and mountain views that make even a rough round feel worth it. Bring your camera along with your clubs.
Golf is only half the plan.
After 18 holes, head to The Bunker Bar at the Pete Dye Clubhouse, where mountain views keep going even after you’ve put the driver away. The space pairs handcrafted cocktails and elevated California fare with two TrackMan 4 golf simulators. An early tee time or a hot afternoon doesn’t have to end your day. When it’s time to eat, Ernie’s Bar & Grill at the Tournament Clubhouse delivers breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Nicklaus Tournament Course, with a menu that runs from chef-driven entrees to a classic gastropub spread. Golfers looking to sharpen up before their round can also swing by the Performance Lab at the Tournament Clubhouse. The sweepstakes includes a 30-minute lesson for two at this technology-driven training facility, which debuted in fall 2025 with simulator bays and a TrackMan iO launch monitor system.
Beyond the restored courses and upgraded amenities, there’s the reason PGA WEST earned its nickname in the first place. PGA WEST hosts The American Express, the PGA Tour’s West Coast season opener returning Jan. 21-24, 2027 across the Pete Dye Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club. Every January, the pros play the exact same holes this sweepstakes winner gets to walk. That’s not a marketing line. It’s just true.
The whole thing is refreshingly simple. No complicated tiers, no fine print maze, just two days of golf for two people at one of the most storied resorts west of the Mississippi. Bring a spouse, a best friend or the golf buddy who’s owed a very good story. Play where the TOUR plays. Then head to The Bunker Bar or Ernie’s Bar & Grill and let someone else pour the celebratory round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the PGA WEST golf sweepstakes include?
A: The prize package includes two rounds of golf for two players, a two-night stay at La Quinta Resort & Club, dinner for two at Ernie’s Bar & Grill, a PGA WEST swag bag for each player and a 30-minute Performance Lab lesson for two, with a total approximate value of $3,200.
Q: Which golf courses can winners choose from at PGA WEST?
A: Winners can choose any two of the Pete Dye Stadium Course, Pete Dye Mountain Course, Pete Dye Dunes Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course, and Greg Norman Course.
Q: Why is the Stadium Course at PGA WEST famous?
A: The Stadium Course is known for its par-3 17th hole, nicknamed Alcatraz, and it ranks among Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses following a 2024 restoration.
Q: Does PGA WEST host a PGA Tour event?
A: Yes. PGA WEST hosts The American Express, the PGA Tour’s annual West Coast swing opener, returning Jan. 21–24, 2027 across the Pete Dye Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club.
Q: What is The Bunker Bar at PGA WEST?
A: The Bunker Bar sits inside the Pete Dye Clubhouse and offers California-inspired dining, cocktails, and two TrackMan 4 indoor golf simulators overlooking the Mountain and Dunes Courses.
Pete Dye Clubhouse
50-200 Avenida Vista Bonita
La Quinta, CA 92253
760.564.7610
Clubhouse: Daily, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bunker Bar: Su–Th, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (bar until 2:30 p.m.); F–Sa, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. (bar until 5 p.m.)
Read the sweepstakes rules here.
