About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by ynJPAsr8W6grwuUll3co on 09/20/2026
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Photo submitted by ynJPAsr8W6grwuUll3co on 09/20/2026
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Photo submitted by ShooterMcEvan on 04/22/2026
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Photo submitted by j5OmgvXAyYQh5nvk3mOH on 03/14/2026
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Photo submitted by j5OmgvXAyYQh5nvk3mOH on 03/14/2026
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Photo submitted by j5OmgvXAyYQh5nvk3mOH on 03/14/2026
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Fun clubhouse Photo submitted by u671559828 on 01/23/2026
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Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 07/10/2025
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Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 07/10/2025
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Photo submitted by AroundtheHorn on 07/10/2025
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Photo submitted by VrDcN3ipcvIkza2hAiaD on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by VrDcN3ipcvIkza2hAiaD on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by VrDcN3ipcvIkza2hAiaD on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by VrDcN3ipcvIkza2hAiaD on 04/28/2025
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Great course for the family!! Photo submitted by u00000589246 on 04/11/2024
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Photo submitted by AvionicsMan14 on 10/12/2023
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Photo submitted by Auzzieboy on 02/17/2023
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Photo submitted by Golf7108 on 12/22/2022
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Back 9 from the pub and shop Photo submitted by Richard4870335 on 12/20/2022
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#18 green Photo submitted by cadman61 on 08/04/2022
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Photo submitted by Haydenkr on 04/19/2022
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Photo submitted by JAG107 on 04/01/2022
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Wifey Photo submitted by Llaw19 on 11/17/2021
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Pretty Photo submitted by u000001161989 on 01/06/2021
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Beautiful look back only because I over shot the green. Photo submitted by null on 06/09/2020
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My buddie approached better, but I walked away with the kick in par. Photo submitted by null on 06/09/2020
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Found the fairway most the day!! Photo submitted by null on 06/09/2020
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Photo submitted by mikereyess on 02/16/2020
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#14 Photo submitted by anitabonghit on 03/27/2019
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Beautiful mountain views from the clubhouse Photo submitted by dd4golf on 11/15/2015
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Photo submitted by larry1young on 09/08/2015
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fun par 3 Photo submitted by anitabonghit on 02/14/2013
Golfer Reviews
Two courses
Teed off on 10. 11, 12 must have been part of original course. Course and surrounding pretty shabby.
Course cut up by busy roadways. Washroom facilities not great.
Restaurant closed to public at end of game.
Big Rock worth the visit
We played Big Rock recently, great course, great atmosphere. The course was in great shape, will visit and play this one again.
BIG ROCK GOLF AT INDIAN SPRINGS
I have played this course numerous times and have enjoyed every round played. The course was in very good condition from tee to green. The greens were in nice condition and rolled true. Overall, it was a nice day, but somewhat windy. We did wait on a few holes, but managed to play in about 4 1/4 hours. I would recommend this course to anyone. Afterwards, the 19th hole is a fantastic restaurant/bar.
Rock
3rd time playing this track in the last month. Fairways are wide open and nice. Smooth with no bare spots. Ground is hard. Greens are running around 11. Bunkers could use more sand. Fun course.
Well maintained
fairway,rough and greens all are very well maintained. Wife and I enjoyed this course very much.
Had a great time at this first time course. Not sure if I would pay $130 plus but we got for $97 so ok. Greens were great and par 3’s are pretty good. Want to go back and play again. FT
Big Rock Rocks for $80
Caught an 11:52 tee time for $80 on teeoff.com. Course was in good condition and played in 4 hours and 15 minutes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Weather was perfect and playing partners from Minnesota were fun to play with. I played blue tees which were about right for a 67 year old 4 handicapper. Range wasn't open due to wash outs in the canal where it is located so got off to slow start, but came home in 37. The pub at Big Rock has good food and great views overlooking the golf course. All around enjoyable day.
Very good glass condition in fairway and green
Glass condition is perfect.
We had difficulty to find #10 tee, it will be nice to display the arrow mark before crossing the road.
Great Staff ... Not Sure about the Layout
Very friendly and helpful staff ... but not enough to save the five-star rating ... sorry. The course had a few memorable holes, a wide range to tee positions (5300 to 6800 yds), and was well maintained.
The biggest problem with this course was the way that it was chunked out ... we even had to cross a major street (and back again) to get to / from the 10th thru 12th holes. Also, in some cases, the play seemed quite close to the surrounding houses.
There were a few memorable holes:
- #4 Par 5 ... a long and straight 500 yard hole with a postage stamp green at the end
- #13 Par 5 ... another long and straight 475 yard hole with a couple of bunkers guarding the green
- #14 Par 3 ... a challenging 100-yard drop shot across the water
- #15 Par 4 ... the relatively small green had a small stream along the front and a larger pond along the side / back. Not much room for error!
- #18 Par 5 ... another long and straight 500 yard hole, with a nice view into the clubhouse as we approached the green
If you like golfing, rock memorabilia, and a pub-style clubhouse / bar / restaurant ... this is likely a great option for you.
Just not my cup of tea. A good golf experience, but not great!