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4.3
1601 Reviews (1601)
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30
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
92.0%
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1478 out of 1601 reviews
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4.4
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.4%
Recommend this course
83 out of 87 reviews
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4.4
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
102 out of 109 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently well-maintained conditions, an engaging layout, and exceptional staff friendliness make this course a reliable choice for a satisfying round. The outstanding clubhouse bar with music memorabilia and excellent food rounds out a strong overall experience.

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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Reviews

4.3
1601 Reviews (1601)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 54
Patio Dining 41
19th Hole Scenic Views 40
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 69
Bunkers 68
Undulating Greens 43
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Seniors 50
Advanced Golfers 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 72
Worth the Drive 32
In the 'Burbs 17

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Great greens

Nice wide open course but enough water, traps and Out of Bounds to keep you honest. Staff was great and greens were in super shape but tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Hot weather
Used cart

Not worth the price

The course felt unkept. Flower beds were skimpy and dry and unattended. The rough was dry dirt mostly. The surrounding houses were unappealing. Several looked sketchy and not cared for. There are a lot more pretty courses in the area to play, especially considering the cost. Hated having to cross such busy roads constantly.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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3.0
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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
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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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 29
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
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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