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1565 Reviews (1565)
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
91.1%
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4.3
59 Reviews (59)
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Conditions
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Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.2%
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4.4
96 Reviews (96)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
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88 out of 96 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
1565 Reviews (1565)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very pleasant round

Loved the pace of play- finished in just over 3.5 hours

Nice fairways and sand.

Fair greens, but a bit brown

Got us off early.

Thank you!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play in the desert

First time playing, not as manicured as pictured but was still a good time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun challenging course, great deal for the price

Pleasant atmosphere great staff, course always in good shape! Food is excellent !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

nice course. allows good scores.

Hard Rock of golf courses i guess. only have played here in the summer. so its not too busy. although a couple of local high school girls teams were here on this day.

this course has a nice layout. not too much of a penalty in the rough. you can still get good contact on the ball. there's water on the right on many holes. on 9 i go down 1's fairway since no one is around. otherwise pretty straightforward course.

the cart barn guys wait for you off of the 18th green. and when you go to the green. they go to your cart to clean your clubs. only place i've played in my life that has done this. so don't be disturbed when you see them walk to your cart. guys in the shop can learn what the "hold" button is on the phone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

The course is well-maintained, beautiful layout, bunkers are immaculate and friendly staff. Excellent price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round of golf

Always a good round of golf, every one is nice there. Would recommend it.$

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Frustrating round

1. Spent a large portion of the round dodging the fairway watering system, at one stage unsuccessful (the cart and everything in it got soaked)

2. Bathrooms locked

3. drinking water fountains broken and not working (temp over 100)

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I vacation with family every year in Palm Springs and always play a round at “ The Rock “ for the last 6 years . And I always looked forward to playing the course but this year it was not the same as what I experienced in past years . Now I understand it’s important certain times of the year a golf course requires annual maintenance like aerating the greens and punching the fairways . But I was surprised at the general condition of the course .

Especially the fairways . A lot of rough patches throughout which I never saw in past years . Maybe it’s due to the hot summer weather but the greens were very good and putts rolled true . But I will not give up on the course as I will give it another try on my next visit to Palm Springs . As always the staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very good to stop for something to eat after the round .

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

This place has incredible staff. Always friendly and looking to make your round better. I always come herr when I’m in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Big Rock Shock

Nice course but didn't find it particularly challenging. Course in good shape for the time for the year. Was very hot out there. Would have been good to have some bottled waters but was enough water to get through. Course layout was fun.Thought the last hole was a bit lame for an 18th hole. Highlight was the clubhouse bar which is OUTSTANDING. Some great music memorabilia in there (see pics)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice easy course

Good condition, some areas were heavily watered because of the heat, so had a few plugged balls. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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