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Mountain View at Desert Willow Golf Resort

4.7
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4.7
683 Reviews (683)
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466
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
30
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1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
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94.9%
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647 out of 683 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
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4.8
100.0%
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16 out of 16 reviews
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4.8
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
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4.7
95.2%
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20 out of 21 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6913 yards 73.0 132
Blue 72 6507 yards 71.2 128
Lavender 72 6128 yards 69.4 124
Lavender (W) 72 6128 yards 75.4 139
Tan 72 5573 yards 66.6 117
Tan (W) 72 5573 yards 72.4 134
Green (W) 72 5040 yards 64.0 110
Green (W) 72 5040 yards 69.6 126
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Mountain View
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.0/132 419 390 453 374 227 476 390 179 555 3463 410 200 501 199 448 426 386 342 538 3450 6913
Purple M: 71.2/128 399 369 433 349 192 455 363 155 531 3246 388 173 487 181 426 404 366 317 519 3261 6507
Purple/White M: 70.3/126 369 355 418 323 172 455 363 155 531 3141 388 156 487 181 397 382 348 317 519 3175 6316
White M: 69.4/124 W: 75.4/139 369 355 418 323 172 429 338 147 509 3060 363 156 470 162 397 382 348 300 490 3068 6128
White/Tan M: 68.1/121 W: 73.9/137 343 322 376 305 150 429 338 147 509 2919 363 128 470 162 366 360 308 300 490 2947 5866
Tan M: 66.6/117 W: 72.4/134 343 322 376 305 150 390 310 129 429 2754 321 128 444 140 366 360 308 284 468 2819 5573
Tan/Green W: 70.9/130 300 294 376 283 150 356 310 129 401 2599 295 128 444 140 338 360 308 250 428 2691 5290
Green M: 64.0/110 W: 69.6/126 300 294 336 283 122 356 273 109 401 2474 295 116 407 120 338 327 285 250 428 2566 5040
Handicap 3 7 1 9 5 11 13 17 15 10 4 18 14 2 6 8 16 12
Par 4 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 5 36 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 5 11 9 15 1 13 17 3 8 10 16 18 2 14 12 4 6

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

4.7
683 Reviews (683)

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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u694837004
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

This was my fourth or fifth time at Desert Willow over the last few years. Always a pleasure to play either course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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alwalburg
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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
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flockma
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314161392437
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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boomboombrnd34
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Tony2963484
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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AGBUM
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tranquility

The course offers great mountain range views tight greens that run about 11 to 12 with great upkeep of the grounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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malinskiw
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Willow Mountain Course

The course was in great condition. The pace of play was slow, but that is not a Desert Willow problem. It is we golfers. There’re are two courses at Desert Willow, and they are both in excellent condition.I recommend this course for all level of golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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davidstauber
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005738454
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

One of best public courses I have played

This was a beautiful resort level course open to the public, with amazing practice facilities and a beautifully maintained course. I wish my driver was behaving more -- tee to green the course wasnt too difficult; the fairways were wide and rough was very manageable. The greens are hard --- hence very few ball marks -- and fairly tough. Pin placement was challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u402399790
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect conditions

This course used to be regular course until I moved away. The conditions are perfect. Course is beautiful and staff is great. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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RG00ACF12D341E2E9BF
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

We had to cancel date March 9th due to high winds my husband could not keep his hat on and he recently had skin cancer surgery on his nose I had no way of contacting you to retrieve our deposit the course refunded the remainder of our fee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wcashin
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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shanetm9
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Lush and Green

This course was in great shape when I played it. It was a lot more lush and green in the out of bounds areas than some of the other courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u957464557
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Range was closed for repairs besides the no range the experience was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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alwalburg
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back again after away from desert for two years.

Love this course. In perfect condition. Very organized and friendly staff,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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laker24fan
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day , and finished it with a terrific meal on the deck at desert willow beautiful

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000003586548
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

We finished in about 3:30, definitely under 4 hours. But we kept getting annoying pace of play tips on the cart gps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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BrianDoc56
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Mountain View

Nice track, generous fairways, interesting layout, and well maintained.

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