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4.3
1544 Reviews (1544)
5 Stars
682
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682
3 Stars
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2 Stars
29
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
90.8%
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.8%
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4.3
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.1%
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89 out of 101 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
1544 Reviews (1544)

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Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rockin Big

My favorite course in the Palm Springs area. Tees to support my age (nearly 80.) Course seems to fit my eye.The clubhouse is really entertaining for after round libations and dinner on the deck is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in fantastic shape and the greens rolled true!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Fun course to play. Bar/Grill was fun as well. Enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Brutal pace of play

Round took five hours, was told afterwards there was a bachelor party with six groups that caused the backup. The course itself was fine but the experience was terrible unfortunately.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fair for mid & high handicap golfers too

My wife and I really enjoyed our game there. The course is fairly laid out and the greens are very approachable. The fairways are wide and the rough is very manageable, so there won’t be much time spent looking for lost balls. The greens are fast and fun. We’ll play again next time in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyed the day

Overall our golf experience was enjoyable. The pace of play was slow as the round was played in 4 hours and 40 minutes. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed the 19th hole with dinner in the restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Just OK

Prices are high for mediocre courses. Port a potty at the first hole should have heen embarrassingly disgusting but the starter was like, meh.

Course in OK condition. Greens good. Lacking in the details. It's hard to recommend when other courses in price point are better overall experience.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

To much money

When you pay $100 plus for a round usually range balls are included. The course takes a bit of a twist where you have to go across a major street to play 3 holes in considerably worse shape then the rest of the course. The rest of the course is great and in nice shape.and some really pretty holes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Big Rock Golf Course at Indian Springs.

I have played the course before and this round was the first time this year. I always enjoyed Big Rock and today was no different. The course was in great condition and the greens were running about right. I have to say some of the pin placements seemed to be on a crest, so if you were putting on the downhill side, it's either in the hole or it's gone. Still, I loved the challenge, lots of defined breaks that were fun if you read them correctly. The pace of play was very good, just about 4 hours. Big Rock is fairly forgiving and if you stray from the fairway, you aren't penalized severely most of the time. I think it's one of the nicest golf courses in the Desert and fairly priced. The restaurant is also excellent if you want to eat or have a drink after your round. I will be returning very soon for another round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slugger

This is a nice course but very unusual layout crossing many streets. The condition was good with fairways and greens is good shape but rough dormant Bermuda. Pace of play was good. Restaurant and bar operation was a nice amenity.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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
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