The Course: Toscana CC, Indian Wells
At only three years old, the Tuscany-inspired Toscana Country Club has already established itself as one of the desert's premiere golf and lifestyle facilities. With two Jack Nicklaus courses, the North and the South (the South playing host to this year's Mid-Amateur), the private equity club also features Il Forno Trattoria, a gourmet Italian-influenced restaurant with wine cellar, Spa Bella Vita, offering members a host of massages and facials, as well as a sports club complete with gym, stadium tennis courts and resort pool. Expansive locker rooms feature lounges, TVs and private gardens outside.
The Nicklaus Signature courses, however, are the focal point of the facility, set in the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells. While the North Course's yardage ranges from 5,500 yards up to 6,800, the South stretches to just over 7,000 yards, testing the SCGA's elite players over its wide and rolling desert fairways.
"I have walked the Toscana site for hours in order to design two special and unique golf courses," Nickalus said. "We have spent a great deal of time molding and finetuning the design at Toscana to create an exceptional golf experience that I am proud to have my name on, and something members will enjoy for years to come."
Information
Location: Toscana Country Club
76-009 Via Club Villa
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Phone: 760/404-1457 (golf shop)
Web: www.toscanacc.com
Directions: From I-10, exit at Cook Street, turn south to Fred Waring Drive, east to Via Toscana and left to club.
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