The Oasis at Death Valley, Hwy 190,
Death Valley, California 92328
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Desert environment.
Designer:
Originally designed by William Park "Billy" Bell, with a significant renovation by Perry Dye in 1997.
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146 miles NW of Las Vegas
Furnace Creek
Furnace Creek Golf Course: located in Death Valley, the hottest, driest and lowest place in the USA, Furnace Creek is the world's lowest elevation golf course. At 214 feet below sea level, this 18-hole par-70 oasis course, includes amongst its challenges slightly greater gravity and barometric pressure - the ball will not travel as far as you are used to!
Originally opened in 1931, the course underwent a major renovation in 1997 by renowned golf course architect Perry Dye. Palm and tamarisk trees frame the fairways, while majestic mountain ranges (Amargosa to the east and Panamint to the west), are visible from all areas of the course.
For golf enthusiasts, no visit to the extraordinary and scorched scenery of Death Valley is complete without a round on the world's lowest golf course.
Stay&Play at Furnace Creek: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility.
In 1927 a 3-hole course was created here by date palm caretaker Murray Miller. 1931 saw the course expanded to 9-holes, while William F. Bell designed the extension to a full 18-hole course in 1938. In 1997 Perry Dye redesign the full course during which time a full irrigation system was installed.
CA-190, Death Valley, CA 92328.
+1 (760) 786 2345
Visit websitePart of The Oasis at Death Valley resort, the 275-room hotel is at the centre of activity in Death Valley. Offering a classic mid-century feel, the guest rooms are adjacent to the Furnace Creek Golf Course on sprawling lawns with easy access to the ever-refreshing spring-fed pool, sports courts and children’s playground.
Furnace Creek
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CA-190, Death Valley, CA 92328.
+1 (760) 786 2345
Visit websitePart of The Oasis at Death Valley resort, the historic Inn at Death Valley has been a AAA-rated four-diamond resort for nearly 40 years. Once the exclusive desert escape for Hollywood stars, a recent renovation has brought the Inn back to the elegance of Old Hollywood. In addition to the guest rooms, 22 casitas have been added to the property.
Furnace Creek (1 mi)
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