RANCHO MIRAGE COUNTRY CLUB

The desert target golf here demands precision over power, with elevated tees showcasing the San Jacinto Mountains while narrow fairways punish wayward drives into native wash areas. Water comes into play on seven holes, including a devilish island green par-3 that separates desert rats from weekend warriors. Despite the premium desert real estate surrounding it, this remains one of the Coachella Valley's most accessible championship tests, where the greens run true and the conditions consistently outpace the modest green fees.