MARRAKESH COUNTRY CLUB

This Pete Dye design transforms the Coachella Valley desert into a masterclass of strategic golf, where his signature railroad ties frame elevated greens that demand both precision and nerve. The mountain backdrops create stunning visual drama, but it's the undulating putting surfaces and cleverly placed bunkers that separate the committed shot-makers from the weekend warriors. Desert golf rarely gets this sophisticated, with each hole presenting risk-reward scenarios that reward local knowledge and punish indecision.