Porcupine Creek at Sensei Resort is an upscale golf and spa resort located in Rancho Mirage off CA 111 at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. It was the private estate of Larry Ellison (Oracle) until he decided to convert the property into a wellness retreat with 22 lodging units. The lodging cost is $1,400/night with a two night minimum required and golf at $950/round, or you can opt for the Golf Optimal Wellbeing Program for $2,075/night.

The layout winds along palm trees, abundant flowers and landscaping, waterfalls, and water features over broad fairway corridors.. The front side runs through the Coachella Valley while the back side climbs up into some significant change in elevation with the 15th par 3 a 200 foot drop from tee to green. Overall, it’s 6,665 yards from the tips, 78.3/142, course/slope ratings with a variety of shorter tee boxes. It was designed by Tim Blixseth, another billionaire who originally developed the property, while Ellison is credited with adding a significant amount of palm trees and desert flora to accentuate the layout..