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4.7
683 Reviews (683)
5 Stars
466
4 Stars
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3 Stars
30
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10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
94.9%
Recommend this course
647 out of 683 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
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14
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
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
Amenities
4.6
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4.7
95.2%
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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

4.7
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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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ecelkent pkay

Always great play, great staff and great food! All under the eye of City if Palm Desert. Course super must be commended. This is a gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always

Love playing both Desert Willow courses as they are first rate, always well maintained and beautiful views - don’t miss it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow

They stacked up the players to close together, 95 degree day took 4.5 hours had to play 18 in the dark.

The club house was closed when could not even get a beer

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We have already booked another round

Most of the holes are completely hidden from the rest of the course so you are just seeing the wonderful layout in front of you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Great staff

Good pace of play

Would play this course again

Lots of bunkers

Greens bumpy late in the season

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1001
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mountain View

Rode the Purple tees (6507/71.2/128) in 4H, 30M twilight using Forelinx. Matched up with Umberto, Kitty and Ryan, nice group to play with. The weather was sunny, breezy and around 80.

The Bermuda tees were lush and nice to play from. Level with few divots.

The Bermuda fairways are mostly lush and firm.

Same for the Bermuda rough, which is mowed low.

The sand traps were nicely maintained with thick sand.

The Bermuda greens putted medium fast speed and were firm. However, too many ball marks!

Excellent customer service on every visit here. Nice GPS on carts. Drink cart out making numerous rounds this afternoon. Normally a nice all grass driving range with a good chipping area & practice green, but currently closed for over seeding. Course is in really solid shape for just before over seeding. Recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Kin
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Day

Awesome day from the greeting st the bag drop to the starter and the cart guys at the end of the round. The course layout was outstanding and in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value before the season!

On October 8th the price of this course goes way up to $160 US and especially for us Canadians it becomes far too pricey for this public course. Over the last 5 years have not seen any one day deals at all for this course. This is still a lovely course and enjoyable to play, however, the practice facilities were closed and have been closed most times we have been here which means no warm up. Still all in all, beautiful!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course value before the season

This is a lovely public course to play but becomes extremely expensive for Canadians when the season starts here on Monday October 8th. We will definately not be playing at their season rates as it will be an additional 30% exchange rate. Even without the exchange, still far too pricey. Well over $200 CA and as far as I can tell over the last 5 years they offer no single day deals or promotions which is unfortunate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Today was my first time at Desert Willow Mountain View. The staff was courteous and very welcoming. Teed off a bit early than my 11:25 tee time, since it was wide open. The course was in excellent condition. Greens rolled true. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. The layout is very forgiving. Overall I had a great time playing here. I’m actually going to play it again tomorrow. One downside was the driving was closed for overseeding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice design and worth the trip

The course was in nice shape … and am glad I played it...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
British Columbia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

WOW!! Amazing Course Amazing Golf Experience!

Near the Top of my List.

Course was in fantastic condition Tee to Green on all holes and it's mid September

The greens are slow but pure Don't over read the breaks with the speed

Hazards are more to test your nerve than challenging

Lots of Bunkers but never hit one of them

Generous Fairways

Played the Lavender Tees 6128 yards Slope 122 Rated 69.4

People were amazing

Beautiful views

Got lucky and played with an incredible couple from San Fran Dave and Lynn they played Match play and he gave her 3 strokes They were amazing to play with You could draw her ball flight with a ruler

Gotta add to your must play list when in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1001
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mountain View

Rode the Purple tees (6507/71.2/128) in 2H, 45M twilight. The weather was sunny, calm and around 110.

Firecliff is usually is better playing condition than Mountain View, but not today.

The Bermuda tees were lush and nice to play from. Level with few divots.

The Bermuda fairways were lush.

The Bermuda rough was mowed low, is lush and generally good to play from. Good thing it's low, because it is thick Bermuda.

The sand traps were decently maintained but were too thin for my taste.

The Bermuda greens putted medium speed and were smooth and firm. Nice!

Excellent customer service on every visit here. Plenty of water/ice stations on the course. Nice GPS on carts. No drink cart person out this afternoon. Nice all grass driving range with a good chipping area & practice green. Fun layout to play, definitely recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mountain View is a great course

Great conditions. Excellent test. Greens putted very well. Good deal through GolfNow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Late Summer Early Morning Round

Great course! Beautiful to the eyes. Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Pace of play a little slow today.

Staff were friendly. Played the combo tees which was challenging and fair. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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