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4.3
1588 Reviews (1588)
5 Stars
705
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
30
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
92.1%
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1465 out of 1588 reviews
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4.4
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
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75 out of 80 reviews
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4.4
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.9%
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102 out of 111 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
1588 Reviews (1588)

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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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5.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Good vs Excellent

Good overall rating due to no potable water on course or refreshment cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 18
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4.0
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Fun course

Started early. 6:48 am. Played in 3 hours. Course in good shape, except the ball marks on the greens. Good bunkers. Overall a good experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape ,the layout was fun and challenging, the patio is great place for that after round cold beer!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Perfect Day!

The course and amenities tie in nicely for a challenging game of golf and a relaxing happy hour on the deck to complete the outing. Don't change anything!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
First Time Playing

Best bang for your buck

Course was absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely be coming back to play again. Teed off at 1pm and finished at 5pm. Solid pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice golf, fun clubhouse

The fairways are in great condition. The greens are fast and difficult. Red tee boxes are in great condition. The rough grass is dormant but fluffy enough to allow a decent shot. The clubhouse is amazing with rock legend memorabilia. The patio has a fun party vibe with a wonderful view of the shadow mountains.

Must mention that we booked through GolfNow and were allowed to tee off earlier than our reserved tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent course

Course was in decent shape, pace of play is pretty slow. Go somewhere else if you want desert golf, this place is surrounded by houses

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course - Pro Shop Anti-GolfNow

Came to play this course for the 1st time. Made time through GolfNow for 2some. This was first round of our trip and hadn't played for weeks due to winter weather. Arrived early at course to go to range to loosen up before round. Went into pro shop and there is a sign saying "range closed". Now we are very early and asked if we can go out earlier since range was closed. Staff at pro shop told us that since we booked and paid through Golfnow, that GN gets the money, not them therefore they will do nothing. I asked if they were busy and they said no but GN times are set and cannot be moved. This made no sense if course was not busy. We went to putting and chipping practice area for a bit and then to 1st tee and checked with Starter. He checked on radio and was told that we could not go early. We sat there for 40 minutes and not a single person went out. Starter kept apologizing that he had to follow the rules. It would make more sense for pace of play and keep things flowing to fill in a large gap of that size. Then a 3some came up and went out....1st group out in 40+ minutes. Then the other 2 people who booked with GN arrived and asked if they could go out and were told the same thing. They joined us and they were also upset by this. I have been using GN to book my times around the country for many years and have never experienced this before. Starters have always put me in where it fits the pace of play best. First time that I had someone make me wait 90 minutes, DUE THEIR CLOSED RANGE, saying that since they make no money from GN reservations, they will do nothing. Course was well kept and nice and I probably would have booked more rounds there while vacationing here, but I will not return to this course due to this experience. If they are so against GN reservations, then they should not receive the advertising and exposure that GN provides. Never would have heard of this course if not for GN but they seem to forget that aspect of the arrangement. This upset me to the point of feeling the need to write this review.... never posted a review ever until now. But GN users should be made aware that they will be treated as 2nd class citizens if booking through GN at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value

We enjoyed our time playing here. The course was in good condition and pace of play was fine, although it was just after some rain so I’m wondering if that affected how busy it was.

The only downside was that the driving range was closed due to the wet conditions

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 115
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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