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4.5
673 Reviews (673)
5 Stars
458
4 Stars
164
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
88.6%
Recommend this course
637 out of 673 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Mountain View Course consistently impresses with excellent conditions, a challenging layout, and stunning scenery that rewards every round. Knowledgeable staff, strong amenities, and outstanding value make this course easy to recommend.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6913 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

The second of two Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry designs at Desert Willow resort in Cathedral City, Mountain View is a little shorter (6,913 yards) and boasts wider fairways than the Firecliff Course.

There are also half as many bunkers as at Firecliff. Which still means there are 98 here.

Still, water comes into play more on Mountain View. The course name is no misnomer either. Golfers actually do get great views of the Santa Rosa Mountains as they take on Hurdzan's desert landscaping. This is resort golf with real nature touches.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1998) John Cook Dana Fry (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Palm Desert Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
673 Reviews (673)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 14
19th Hole Scenic Views 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Water Hazards 21
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Advanced Golfers 20
A Weekend Splurge 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
At a Resort 20
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
4.0
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Previously Played

Poor greens

While the course was in good condition, the greens had been sanded and were either burnt out or had some sort of disease. Putting was complete luck.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great experience

First class all throughout this facility. Fantastic layout, friendly staff. Definitely play again. The only thing that prevented 5 stars on the conditions were the greens were patchy in some areas.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Horrible greens conditions

The rest of the golf course is in great shape. Unfortunately the most important part of the course which are the greens are in dire need of TLC. We played the Mountain side on 06/21/22. Save ur money and played else where

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall good but greens in rough shape

Love the course but looks like the greens have been hit hard by the heat and maybe some poor green maintenance because the rest of the course is in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Put on your must play list

Arrived at the resort early before our room was ready so the valet took us to the course where we were treated like VIP’s. The course was in excellent shape with full fairways, smooth rolling greens and majestic views throughout. Wide fairways were very welcoming. Greens rolled true w we hick took a few holes to learn speeds and breaks. Will definitely be back when we pass through the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Willow

Course is in excellent condition tee to green. Staff members are extremely cordial. Both courses get tons of play. Despite this, they keep the courses in beautiful condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Can’t ask for more. Perfect fairways greens rolled true sand in bunkers beautiful scenery. Can’t wait to go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In the dessert

The course was in great shape...pace of play was good and the staff very friendly. The couse layout was not real hard but very nice to play. The couse was in great shape and they are watering several times a day. Greens were not bad and rolled true if u can read them. I would play again and price is competitive with most courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Great course. I always love playing this course and it's sister course. Well worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
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 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather

Great course

I played Mountain View and it was an amazing course. The staff was extremely helpful. As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed by a staff member, took my bag and told me he was going to place it on a cart for me. When I went in to check in the staff member again was extremely helpful and even walked me out to my the staff member.

My only two complaints are 1) the range was closed due to maintenance, so I had no time to warm up and the woman calling us in forced another player and I to share a cart. Our tee time was on a Thursday at noon and we were teeing off 15 minutes earlier. We both explained that we were first timers at the course and that we prefer our own carts and would even pay more to have our own carts. She did not care and told us that we had to share a cart. She was the only staff member that gave us a hard time. Everyone else went above and beyond to welcome us. At the end of the round, we were greeted by a group of friendly staff members who cleaned our clubs.

Besides that, the course was in great conditions for playing in late May. It was not burnt at all and layout was extremely generous.

I would play again and hopefully next time I can take advantage of the range and practice area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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