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4.3
1551 Reviews (1551)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
90.6%
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1431 out of 1551 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.9%
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47 out of 49 reviews
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4.3
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
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4.5
87.7%
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93 out of 106 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6794 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.0

If you're sick of getting beat up and spit out by all the big-name, big-bite courses in the Palm Springs resort area paradise of La Quinta, Big Rock Golf & Pub at Big Rock Golf & Pub at Indian Springs could be the course for you.

This track provides a reprieve from the hacker battering. The design is pretty straight forward. Water only comes into play on two holes. The fairways are mostly flat.

Golfers can get into trouble in the desert areas bordering some holes, but as long as you're not too wild, the pain should be kept to a minimum. Big Rock Golf & Pub at Indian Springs is all about golf as a fun escape.

It's not a course that feels like it must make hackers prove something. The slope rating at this John Gurley Sr. design is 127 for men, 120 for women.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Gurley, Sr.

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.3
1551 Reviews (1551)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Lots of Potential but didn’t deliver

A nice entry and the pro shop staff were attentive, polite and quick. The practice range area is in the bottom of the wash and it seemed like a mile away, so practical but less than appealing. The starter was great and off we went, right on time.

Then the funky travel through neighborhood pathways, and even on public roads to the next hole started. It’s not a ‘bad’ experience, but a bit of attention to the aesthetic would be welcome.

Generally the course was in good shape, but it lacked appeal because of the rough areas. The greens were true and putted well for us. Then the condition of the course itself started to wane a bit. They clearly know how to care for the course, because in some areas it was pristine and very appealing. But in other areas it just didn’t measure up.

We didn’t see a Marshall on the course, and the pace of play suffered accordingly. We also didn’t see a beverage cart which would have been fine if there were more water stations.

So a mixed review. Where the course team focuses, it is lovely. But that isn’t everywhere.

Now all that said, we noticed that golf teams from area schools were practicing there and that shows a commitment to community that we applaud. Well done.

The course and experience is better than many but still didn’t rank above average. But it could be so much more with some more TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time

Always enjoy playing Big Rock. It’s always in decent shape and the staff are always very friendly and seem to appreciate your business. Spent many years in the business myself and having a good solid staff counts a lot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Round at BigRock

Course condition 6-7 on 0-10. Starter friendly, no cart service on course, 96 degrees, no water out on course, initial 9 holes quite average conditions and layout, back nine much better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for price

Greens were great

Fairways also good

No beverage cart was only issue

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course - but slow pace of play

I like this course and the pub attached (19th hole).

Course was busy and behind. Pace of play not great.

But overall recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Big Rock @IS was Awesome

Big Rock checked all the boxes for a 5 star review. First, service at all levels went above e & beyond from the cart area to pro shop to the F&B I’m saluting you with gold medal service. Second the course was in spectacular shape with the greens rolling true and fast. Compliments to the superintendent and staff for course conditions. Finally, pace of play was at 3 hours & 35 minutes.

We will definitely return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big Rock at Indian Springs

Friendly Staff

Course in great shape

Greens in really nice shape not overly fast

Down hill putts and be tricky

Great 19th hole on patio

Definitely on your play list

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big Rock

Decent pace of play

Course in great shape

Friendly Staff

Reasonable rates

Great 19th on lanai

Can’t go wrong here

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cart died on 11

Fun Course but cart died on 11. Ruined the round. Left early.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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