INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT

The Celebrity Course at this Coachella Valley resort plays firm and fast across desert terrain that demands precision over power, with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards punishing wayward shots on nearly every hole. Pete Dye's design philosophy shines through the undulating greens and railroad-tie bulkheads that frame the signature par-3 17th, where even tour professionals have found watery graves during the old Bob Hope Classic. Desert golf purists will appreciate how the layout forces creative shot-making around native waste areas while rewarding those who can work the ball both ways.