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4.6
697 Reviews (697)
5 Stars
509
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
92.2%
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678 out of 697 reviews
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4.5
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
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20 out of 22 reviews
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4.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.5%
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23 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Heritage Palms consistently delivers exceptional conditions with fast, true greens and well-manicured fairways that rival top desert courses. The straightforward layout, friendly staff, and outstanding value make this a course worth adding to any regular rotation.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6698 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.1

The mountains are close enough to touch at this Arthur Hills design. Heritage Palms measures 6,698 yards from the back tees.

Four lakes are featured on the course, which is very green for a desert design. Hills contrast the fairways against the mountains and the desert in the distance, but this is very much a resort type course.

The par 3s are particularly inventive. This isn't one of Hills' tougher courses. It offers average hackers the chance to have a largely anxiety-free round. As long as they don't get too carried away with club selection.

There are a number of dogleg holes that force you to think before firing away. Just hitting as far as you can is an easy path to trouble. It's the shot after the shot you're hitting that must be thought of.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round. High season: November - April
Architect Arthur Hills (1996) Spencer Holt (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $25
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
697 Reviews (697)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Water Hazards 14
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Seniors 16
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable course

As a senior I enjoy the great practice facilities and nice layout that is not overly penal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course, But Not one of the Best in the Valley (per its rating)

Played this in the height of the heat. As others have said, they keep it in nice shape and everything is fine in terms of playing conditions, But since this comes up as one of the top-rated courses in the valley (based on conditions) I just want to make the point that this is just a very ordinary valley course, like dozens of others I've played over the years. So if you are just coming into the valley for the first time on a golfing holiday and want a quintessential golfing experience, this is not it.

You should go play the PGA's or the La Quinta courses (Pete Dye et.al.) first. They represent more classic, and challenging golf. This course is long enough, but not much jeopardy.. A 5 inch break on the greens would be a lot. Not many traps or water in dangerous places. There were just a couple holes that felt distinctive. The rough is not a deterrent. So, yes, come play here if you've played all those tourist magnet courses, and just want a smooth, fast 18. Otherwise try out the famous courses first.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

1st time player, wonderful golf experience!

I'll definitely play here again after a wonderful introduction to Heritage Palms! I would, if I could, give every category 4.5 Stars, by no means a knock on the course. The course was fantastic! As were the facilities and the staff, I would give this 6 Stars tee being a great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great value for an excellent golf course!

I want to play here again and again! Course condition was excellent, every category earned at least 4.5 Stars from me for a sum total of 5 Stars. For the price, it's the best course in Southern California. Sure, it's not PGA West or Classic Club, but it also costs less than half of those greens fees. I played the Whites with the rest of the group, next time I'll play Blues and it'll be a much sterner test. Course Staff was friendly and extra helpful, much appreciated. I'll be looking for this course deal every week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Good pace of play and we love the layout and aesthetics.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Immaculate!

The course was in outstanding condition. Immaculate.

Practice facility is flawless. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Heritage was great

Was really very pleasantly surprised at Heritage Palms. The course was beautiful and well maintained. The value for the money was great, especially the breakfast!

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heritage Palms. Outstanding course.

Played this for the first….of several more times I hope. This is superb value. From the parking lot to the checkin to the wonderful restaurant and bar. Really, it hits on all cylinders and the course was in exceptional condition. As Arnold said “I’ll be back”!!

Thx for a great round and a memorable 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace

A group decided to stop for lunch at the turn. When they came back to the course they did not go to where they should have been playing, but, just jumped in. This backed up the remaining 10 players. I called the clubhouse and spoke to Moises who said he would go talk to them. He never did and this foursome continued in the wrong spot,

Slowing the pace of play when it was over 100 degrees outside. The course staff should have intervened.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow local players.

No marshal to move things along. That made it an unnecessary long day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions, great course, fun to play

Everything was in top condition greens,fairways, tee boxes, etc. Pace of play 4 hours not rushed.Challenging but very fair. Fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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