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4.3
1509 Reviews (1509)
5 Stars
668
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
29
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.0%
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1391 out of 1509 reviews
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4.4
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.3
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
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3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.8%
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101 out of 115 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
1509 Reviews (1509)
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Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Lots of street crossings

Look, I thought it was ok. The people were really nice but the layout wasn’t great, you are constantly crossing streets and sometimes major ones. I had to hit the crossing signal once. A few holes on one side of the street a few on the other.

It’s not my vibe, maybe for some, but I preferred other options.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
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First Time Playing

Average but overpriced

Course was fine but the $75 for this place in the middle of summer is way overpriced. Greens were a little thin and it looked like the areas just off the fairways were recently punched. Lots of muddy spots too from over watering during the day. Had that muni, goat ranch vibe.

Played Trilogy down the street a couple days before for $50 and the course was in much better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun golf course with opportunities to make birdies

I’ve played this course a lot and the conditions are always pretty good. The greens had a solid tine punch a few weeks ago but the speed is good and they are not bumpy they just wiggle offline a bit as the winter grass is finally choking out. The course has short par 5s except 18 and long par 3s except 14. The par 4s are relatively short and with a good tee shot you can hit wedges into the greens all day. There is OB on every hole but generously wide tee shots give you room to spray it a bit. The rough is not a concern and in the winter it is dormant so as long as you are not behind one of a few trees getting to the green is simple.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved it!!!

Played here on a whim and loved every min of it.

The course was in great shape tee to green. It was challenging but fair. And the staff was beyond helpful.

They also have a great looking restaurant which I didn’t eat at but got an after round drink at.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions

Always in great condition whenever I play this course . The greens are always in excellent condition and the fairways as well . The condition and layout of the course really make it a fun experience . Of course I’ll be back as it’s my home course when I’m in town ..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Repeater Course

We have been coming to this area annually for many years for our Buddy Trip.

This course is always a must when I schedule our 5 rounds.

I brought the Chief of the Paiute Courses in Las Vegas a few years ago and he loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exciting Course in the Desert ⛳️

I had an enjoyable time playing at Big Rock. Both the fairways and greens were in great condition. The Pro Shop staff was amazing. This course was fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Golf Course

This was my first time playing this course and it was very nice with wide fairways and breath taking views of the mountains and lakes on the course. It was very maintained and even the greens were a little fast and not damaged by multiple divot marks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Caught it on a great day

Starting from hole 1 I was playing by myself following another onesome. We both played about the same place and passed a few couples on hole 3 and 4. We kept pace and finished in 2 hours and 20 mins not running in to another player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Experience

My wife and I played in the afternoon, which is the best time to play in Palm Springs if you can accept the +30C degree temperature. We played in 3.5 hours, not rushing and had lunch ready for us at the turn (great burgers!!).

The course is in good condition. The greens were smooth.

I would play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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