Resort at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort

Golfed at Marriott Desert Springs the next day and not only were conditions better at Tahquitz, but the views were much better and being from Florida we took a bunch of photos at Tahquitz and only two at Marriott.

I may have been spoiled with great golf courses over the last 14 years I’ve been golfing in the desert, but the green fees here personally aren’t worth it compared to the amount of other golf courses in the area, given no extra amenities are provided with it. Any other course I play in the desert around the price of this course provides all the basic amenities in desert golf you’d expect. This was my experience yesterday - Ice chest with no water bottles, had I not asked about it when I thought I was buying “extra” for myself, they would’ve sent me out with no water on a hot day. No Marshall enforcing pace of play (my group of 4 got stuck behind a 4some that was more than 2 holes behind after hole 3) and made what could’ve been a 3.5hr round into a 4.5hr round. If we weren’t teeing off at 6:40am, I’d say that’s not a bad time for a weekend round, but not when you’re one of the first 5 groups to go out. No restaurant or AT LEAST a snack bar that is actually open and serving food or even just a power bar or chips during their disclosed business hours. (Was closed when I arrived at 6:00am, still closed when I was teeing off at 6:40am, says it’s open from 6am on the weekend..) no snack bar open at the turn either. Golf carts did not have gps. Greens were in atrocious shape and did not roll true once. Greens were overgrown in spots, dead and even straight dirt patches in a ton of other spots. Garbage littered the waste/washout areas - from bottles and cans to pillows, cushions, etc. Tee boxes were way overgrown and fluffy, almost like hitting out of the rough if you’re not hitting driver off a high tee on every hole (course too short to use driver on almost any hole for the average player unless you’re playing from the tips, even then I was long with a 3 or 5 wood on some holes - and I’m not a long hitter by any means). Fairways were actually in great shape. Lush and green, well manicured and maintained. Bunkers were hard &full of gravel from what I was told (didn’t have to hit out of one fortunately). All in all, I’ve played nicer, more accommodating courses for around the same price out here. The one shining positive I will provide about this experience were the starters. They were very friendly and helpful with informing me about the course layout and design as it was my first time playing here. Otherwise, my overall experience wasn’t BAD, but I can very confidently say I will not be coming back to play here. Tons of other courses just 15-30 mins away for the same price or just slightly more, but provides you full service and then some, and better course conditions/maintenance. You can get more “bang for your buck” elsewhere in the desert for sure.

Very friendly staff

Fun course with a great layout

Nice layout that is set up fairly. Would definitely play it again. No water coolers or cart person on the course so you need to bring your own. No turn at nine so you cannot get water at the turn. They do have water fountains at the bathrooms.

The only thing I wasn’t too happy with is they told us we had to be done by five and we didn’t off until 130 because they were closing the course the particular day I was there

I play this course each time I’m in the desert, great fairways, nice greens, fun course

We really like this course and are sorry that it is so much more expensive this summer--especially since water isn't available and it gets very hot in Palm Springs in the summer. We still had fun as we always do.

The course was lush and green. The layout is wide open. you can smoke your driver and find it almost every time. Greens are slow, but true. If you are looking to set your Personal Best score, this may be your spot. Had a blast.

The resort course has a good layout but the greens need some love. Over price for what you are getting.

Overall course was fine. Pretty easy layout. I think it’s overpriced for middle of summer. The course was in decent shape considering it’s in the peak of summer but the clubhouse and range leave a lot to be desired. Paid $56 for 10am on a Monday and saw only a couple other groups out on the course. I think price should be closer to $35-40. But played in 3.5 hours so I’m not complaining

Good layout, challenging but not too hard. Conditions decent for summer.

Driving range was not good, expected better. Grass not mowed, like hitting in rough.

Service was not even average except for female restaurant worker, only person that seemed to enjoy working with people. Others seemed bothered that we were there.

Play again, maybe if the price was better, little overpriced.

My round here was awesome. The greens had been punched, but all in all it was still a fun day out. The course is nicely manicured and is really a nice set up.

Greens were sanded and the price was too high for the condition of the course.

Will never understand why slower players don't let faster ones play through. Had to skip two holes. Greens in bad shape. Employees cordial as usual.