About
Nick Faldo brings his exacting, often critical eye to West Coast golf for the first time at this Shadow Ridge Golf Course in Palm Desert. Faldo wanted a design that forced a ton of strategic choices and the architect team of Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt delivered for him.
Options? You want options!
Ten of Shadow Ridge's 18 holes are doglegs. The towering Santa Rosa Mountains serve as backdrop. The tall native tawny grasses contrasts sharply with the white sand bunkering. But it's the golf choices that are likely to seize your attention at this 7,006-yard, par-71 course.
The finish alone is enough to rattle an average golfer to the bone. No. 17 is a 157-yard par 3 that puts the wind in your face and nothing but trouble straight ahead. There's a lake to carry, deep bunkers and a green that slants left to right like a wayward chalkboard. No. 18, a 446-yard par-4, places both a stream and big fairway bunkers right in the straightest path to the green.
"The fairways are generous and the bunkering style is bold," Faldo said. "And the greens have plenty of subtle undulations that reward and encourage a variety of approach shots."
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u826916558 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u826916558 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Boone43atc on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004876203 on 05/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u459521915 on 04/21/2023
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Great par 3 Photo submitted by nolan2509462 on 12/24/2022
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Road Runner hangn out Photo submitted by nolan2509462 on 12/24/2022
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Photo submitted by uYGIR9367YG on 04/15/2022
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Photo submitted by Stuartallen on 12/25/2021
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Photo submitted by ascotsgirl on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/16/2020
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Photo submitted by SlowLefty on 11/18/2019
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8th Hole Photo submitted by frednaimer on 02/22/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/25/2016
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/25/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Practice bunker Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Short Range Driving Range Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by Steven5117215 on 01/29/2016
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Photo submitted by JClemonsGC on 02/07/2014
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Beautiful resort Photo submitted by MagecD on 10/08/2012
Golfer Reviews
Great track!
Beautiful course considering it is the end of Summer. Well maintained! Will be back again very soon.
Marriott Shadow Ridge
Shadow Ridge is a good tract, not a great one. We played in early September and while it was still very hot, the course was in good condition. Not pristine, but good shape. Given the extreme high temps during the summer months, the course held up well. Staff is always first rate, always accommodating. Only issue, no water provided on carts and not allowed to bring your own bottled water. I’m not a fan of on course water coolers or for paying $4 for a bottle of water. I would recommend this course.
great design
course was in great shape, A+ FROM CHECK IN TO THE STARTERS, beverage lady was on spot, HOT plenty of water on course, just a great track. will be back in the cooler months
Need renovation
Course is long overdue for renovation to tees, fairways, greens. Great layout and service.
Maintenance
I had beautiful memories of this course, being so beautiful manicured, this time I found it less maintained .
We lucked out with beautiful weather in the 80’s, pace was slow, we waited in every hole.
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Great day of Golf
We had a great day at Shadow Ridge Golf Course. The course was in beautiful condition. 2 groups of 4 let us play through on front 9. Which was very nice. As we definitely would have been waiting the rest of the round on each hole. We were advised that you don't come back to the clubhouse after 9. So make sure to grab your snack before your round. We got a great hot deal on Golfnow. Otherwise we would not have played. As the fee is pretty high. Overall a wonderful course to play.
Course has great amenities
My wife and I enjoyed our round at Shadow Ridge. Practice facilities were top notch. Course was in great shape and Pro Shop was fully stocked with a variety of merch. We will be back to play again in the future.
Shadow Ridge April 9th, 2026
Super layout, deserving more attention to course conditions. Welcoming atmosphere arriving at the Club, from the staff. Practice facility is great with a short iron area. Practice Green is ok as well. Starter is very nice as well in giving his instructions. Too start off they have lost the green on hole number one…but most greens were ok & fast. Bunkers are in strategic areas but some of them are lacking maintenance, same story for tee boxes. Very nice facilty that requires a bit of loving care to bring it up to its full potential.
Slow play
Had a group of young guys playing from the tips who could barely make the fairway. Counted one player taking a 7 on a par three. No rangers. Traps need work as well as tee boxes. Wife was called a traitor for booking thru Golf Now. With a rack rate of $250+ the course and pace of play should be much better.
Great track
It was very windy on the driving range, but the layout of the course was amazing if you could keep your ball low, what a wonderful track to play on a calm day it must be amazing. It was my first time and can’t wait to play there again.
Over rated
Horrible greens. Slow and not maintained. I dont understand why ppl giving good rating. A lot of dried up fairways. Go to other courses in Palm Springs area. Not worth the price
odd
I really wanted to play this course, but Golf Now has turned off the ability to read the reviews on courses.. when you pay 200-300.00 a round, it's nice to see the reviews before you commit. Especially when you need to cancel for an injury, and they only give you credit to use on Hot Deals even though you paid full price..