Golf

PGA West. A world-class golf destination where Phil Mickelson and Jack Nicklaus play, this facility includes five resort courses and four private ones. Courses meander through indigenous desert landscapes, water features, and bunkers. The Norman, Nick Tournament, and TPC Stadium courses are “shot-makers” courses made for pros. TPC highlights include its two lakes, "San Andreas Fault" bunker, and island green called "Alcatraz." The Norman course has tight fairways and small greens. 49–499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, California, 92253. 760/564–5729; www.pgawest.com. Mountain Course, from $159; Dunes, from $119; Greg Norman, from $159; TPC Stadium, from $189; Jack Nicklaus Tournament, from $159.