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4.2
2228 Reviews (2228)
5 Stars
774
4 Stars
1065
3 Stars
277
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
39
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
90.3%
Recommend this course
1992 out of 2228 reviews
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4.3
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 62 reviews
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4.3
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
90 out of 97 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, well-maintained fairways, and fast true greens make this course a consistently strong value for golfers of all levels. The wide-open layout, GPS-equipped carts, and extensive practice facilities round out a smooth, enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6747 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.0

Cimarron's Boulder course is desert in location, but almost links in feel. It's hard to imagine even the most beer-cart-fueled hacker thinking they're in Scotland. Considering the bright sun, the striking San Jacinto Mountains and all. But …

"We've had many golfers tell us it reminds them of the British Open," head pro Jason Janke said. "For what we have in the desert, this is probably the closest course to that."

At 6,782 yards from the back tees, Cimarron challenges with length and accuracy. It's wise to keep your ball in the fairway here or you'll get some up-close desert views. Still with three par 4s over 450 yards and two par 5s over 560 yards, bombing away with your driver is anything but completely ignored.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Fought (2000) Todd Schoeder (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
2228 Reviews (2228)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
19th Hole Scenic Views 24
Patio Dining 19
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 97
Undulating Greens 28
Forced Carries 26
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 59
Locals 57
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 44
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 96
Convenient to the City 93
Worth the Drive 22

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a good round here

Front end and proshop good, restaurant slow for golfcourse. Starter excellent, course was fun, came back next day for clothing purchase.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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
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Commented on 08/02/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/28/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better that previous reviews

The staff was helpful and friendly. This is a busy place and they manage reservations thru the computer thus everyone has the big picture. Range used grass tee and balls were good. Their pricing is excellent. They offer many packages which you should look into. if you are here for a week ($349) or a “players club” which is $99, the first round is free and all subsequent round are $69 or less depending on the time of day.

As for the course, it’s not The Masters, the fairways are not shaves and the rough is not penalizing. The bunkers are well placed along the fairways but there are very few around the greens. The bunkers need a little TLC. The greens are the best part of the course. They are smooth and fast. All in all, it is a fun walk in the park at a very reasonable price.

I played on Sunday at 10AM and we were done in under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
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
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Commented on 08/02/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Well maintained

With green fees on the rise, it was good to see Cimarron continues to be well maintained - fairways, rough, bunkers, and greens were consistent through 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect golfing day

Perfect experience from making a reservation to arriving, eating lunch, playing golf and departing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/02/2022

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

We had never played this course but it was good. Course was in excellent shape. 4 hour round of golf. Course is relatively straight but was really enjoyable. Great value. Clubhouse food and service was very good. We will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Decent regulation & par 3 courses

Boulder Course as with the rest of the course has almost zero trees. But lots & lots

of bushes that'll rob you of your golf balls. Then you will find all kinds of balls

while looking for your ball in the wash lol.

Every time you find some kind of groove. It all comes to grinding halt from the

slow play. The day I went there was a long, long wait to get a golfcart.

Pebble Course is a challenging par 3 lay-out very similar to the Boulder Course.

Haven't had the same logjam of players on the par 3 whenever I've gone.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst golf experience in Coachella Valley

We have been coming to Palm Desert for over 25 years each winter, and love it here and have never had such a horrible experience. The course condition and layout is decent ,other than many holes you have to park far away from greens which slows play. Not having proper bathrooms, and only porta potties for the price is unacceptable and no water when it is 90 degree weather and using Covid as an excuse, is terrible. Every other course provides water. The worst part is there is no Marshall and we had a group of drunk guys in front of us, who took 25 minutes to finish a par 3 causing an exceptional backup. When my husband called clubhouse , about situation they said they would send someone out which they did not. We quit, because of this group holding us up, and being drunk carrying they’re beer cans onto green. I went into the pro shop and complained to the fellow working and he had no answers other than to say they have no staff. I did say if those guys get behind the wheel of a car and caused an accident because of being sold too much alcohol, they would be responsible, and he refused that theory. Very disappointed. Only golf there if you are desperate.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular views.

I love this course and play it every year when we come here. However, there is always a cart problem, which is a negative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/02/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Cimarron Golf Club - Boulder Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy but worth it

Cimarron is open and exposed to the wind but is a fair test of golf. No gimmicky holes at all. Very enjoyable!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course, nice layout, but need the beverage cart in the afternoon warmth. Also need decent sand in the traps. Some be played as ground under repair!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

This course has great value. Very reasonable green fees and good access to tee times. The course is great shape and well designed for moderate golfers, particularly couple with wide open fairways, but challenging layout. Pace of play was slow. No water on course, nor beverage cart. The club house is not conveniently located when making the turn, but this is a course my wife and I will continue to play each time we’re in the Valley.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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