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May 13, 2026

Summer Starts Here: Take a Skill-cation at PGA WEST®

Summer days arrive early at PGA WEST® in La Quinta, and with them, a kind of peace and quiet you don’t often find. You step onto the golf course just after sunrise, the mountains still holding onto the last traces of the morning’s golden hour. For a few hours, it’s just you and your golfing buddies, and the rhythm of the game.

When you’re looking to improve your golf game, mornings can also begin at the PGA WEST® Golf Academy, one of the country’s leading golf training centers. This is where the idea of a “skill-cation” comes to life, where your getaway is about relaxing and refining a sport you love. With a team that features Top 100 and Best-in-State instructors, plus an expert Master Club Fitter, every lesson is personalized, collaborative, and results-driven.

Then there’s the game-changer: The Performance Lab at the PGA WEST® Golf Academy. Opened in fall 2025 inside the Tournament Clubhouse, this state-of-the-art facility blends elite coaching with tour-level technology to create a fully immersive training environment. Whether you’re just starting out, rebuilding or fine-tuning your golf game, this is where measurable improvement happens.

 

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Full-swing hitting bays equipped with Trackman launch monitors, Gears 3d motion capture, and Swing Catalyst force plates, giving you a complete data-driven look at your swing.
  • Zen Swing Stage technology, simulating uneven lies so you can train for real on-course conditions.
  • A dedicated putting zone, featuring a Zen Green Stage that recreates true green contours, plus Quintic systems for precise ball-role analysis.
  • A custom club fitting studio, ensuring you have the right equipment and fit to optimize your play and performance.

 

Cool Off, Then Keep Playing

When the midday sun calls for a break, step inside The Bunker Bar at the Pete Dye Clubhouse. Fuel up with refreshing beverage and a meal and continue playing in air-conditioned comfort with Trackman 4 indoor golf simulators that let you play more than 200 world-class courses, including PGA WEST’s own Pete Dye Stadium and Mountain Courses, and Nicklaus Tournament Course. Dial in your swing, experiment with conditions, start up a fun competition with your friends or plug into the family-friendly games.

 

Beyond the Fairways

A true summer skill-cation blends purposeful play with effortless desert relaxation. Elevate your PGA WEST experience with a stay at La Quinta Resort & Club, where your time off the course can be spent lounging poolside, indulging in a rejuvenating spa treatment, or exploring nearby shopping for the perfect leisurely afternoon.

At PGA WEST, continue the experience indoors with dining and drinks at Ernie’s Bar & Grill in the Tournament Clubhouse, The Bunker Bar in the Pete Dye Clubhouse, and Wallaby’s West in the Greg Norman Clubhouse. (Please visit PGAWEST.com for current summer hours.)

 

Your Summer, Upgraded

At PGA WEST, summer isn’t something to escape – it’s a time to embrace. So pack your clubs and your curiosity. Your summer skill-cation starts here!

To learn more about the PGA WEST® Golf Academy and The Performance Lab, click here or call (760) 564-7144.

Reserve your resort tee times at PGAWEST.com.