PGA West (Nicklaus)
La Quinta, California, USA
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,924
- Designer
- Lawrence Hughes
- Opened
- 1959
- Greens
- Bermudagrass/Ryegrass/Poa trivialis
- Fairways
- Bermudagrass/Ryegrass
- Avg winning score
- -24.8
What this course rewards
Positional venue — placement beats raw power. Length: 1th percentile of tour venues. Emphasis is derived from this venue's profile — it describes what the course rewards, and complements the course-fit model (terms in the glossary).
- Approach40%
graded on mid-iron proximity (125–150 yds) and short-iron proximity (100–125 yds)
- Around the green22%
scrambling from rough and sand
- Course history20%
past results at this venue
- Putting10%
5–10 ft make rate and lag putting
- Off the tee8%
graded on distance from the edge of the fairway and good drive percentage
Hosting history
| Season | Tournament | Winner | Score | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2015 | Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation | Bill Haas | -22 | $5,700,000 |
| 2013 - 2014 | Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation | Patrick Reed | -28 | $5,700,000 |
| 2013 | Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation | Brian Gay | -25 | $5,600,000 |
| 2012 | Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation | Mark Wilson | -24 | $5,600,000 |
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