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Rancho Mirage sits at the heart of the Coachella Valley, where the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains frame every round with desert drama and the sun rarely takes a day off. This corner of the Palm Springs corridor has long been one of California's premier golf destinations, home to courses that have shaped the sport's resort era and attracted generations of serious players and snowbirds alike.
The name "Alternate Course" suggests a layout built to complement a larger facility — likely a second or alternate routing at a resort or private club property in this club-dense stretch of the valley. That context matters: alternate courses in this market are rarely afterthoughts. They tend to offer a different rhythm from the primary track, sometimes shorter and more risk-reward oriented, and serve as a genuine counterpart rather than a consolation round.
A par of 71 hints at a design that swaps one of the expected par 5s for an additional short hole, which in desert conditions can mean some of the most demanding scoring on the card. The Coachella Valley's firm turf, persistent wind, and brilliant winter light make any round here a sensory experience worth seeking out.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black · men | 6,631 | 71.8 | 128 | 71 |
| Black/Blue · men | 6,475 | 71 | 126 | 71 |
| Blue · men | 6,278 | 70.1 | 124 | 71 |
| Blue/White · men | 6,120 | 69.3 | 122 | 71 |
| White · men | 6,029 | 68.8 | 120 | 71 |
| White · women | 6,029 | 74.5 | 131 | 71 |
| White/Gold · men | 5,799 | 67.3 | 116 | 71 |
| Gold · men | 5,446 | 66.2 | 113 | 71 |
| Gold · women | 5,446 | 71.1 | 125 | 71 |
| Red · men | 5,201 | 64.9 | 110 | 71 |
| Red · women | 5,201 | 69.7 | 121 | 71 |
| Red/Green · women | 4,872 | 67.9 | 117 | 71 |
| Green · men | 4,633 | 62.3 | 103 | 71 |
| Green · women | 4,633 | 66.5 | 114 | 71 |
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