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4.7
683 Reviews (683)
5 Stars
466
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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
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
StaffFriendliness
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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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 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Don`t miss this one

Awesome course. I actually played the "firecliff" course. Got done with an earlier round elsewhere ahead of schedule by almost 2 hrs so the starter was great in getting Me out earlier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A most excellent course

Very lush for being in the desert. Fairways in tremendous shape, greens a little bumpy from their last aeration.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Mountain View Trumps Firecliff

Was tired of Firecliff with all the fairway bunkers...totally out of control both the number and depth of those fairway bunkers. Had always played that course cause it appears tougher and that's what people say. Being a 5 handicap, I like harder courses. But, found Mountain View to be just about perfect blend of difficulty and fairness. The course fairways and rough were in perfect condition. The greens had just been aerated so were a little slow. If I go to Desert Willow ten times in the future, I'll play Mountain View 7 times and Firecliff 3. Pleasantly surprised by the Mountain Course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well Manicured

Fabulous golf course. The tee boxes, fairways and rough were pristine. The bunkers were filled with plenty of sand and playable. The Greens had been recently punched and were slow. However, they rolled pretty true for having been punched. Once the greens come back this will be one of the finest public/resort courses in Coachella Valley. Course was not difficult if you play the correct tees. Good shot were rewarded and bad shots could be overcome. Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Desert Golf

Great course, great conditions and great staff. Early tee time cause it's starting to heat up. They could have had more drink carts on course. A must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Wonderful course and staff!

Beautiful and well cared for course. The fairways are greens were excellent and well manicured. Perfect weather to enjoy a wonderful girls golf day!

The staff were so friendly and accommodating! We ended this great day of golf with a excellent lunch at the Roadrunner restaurant!

Will be back!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
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

Super Sunday

We had a 7 am tee time, on the Mountain View Course. This course is amazing. It will be one of my favorite Desert Golf courses, along with Classic Club, and Silver Rock. Loved the layout. Greens were awesome and the course was stunningly beautiful. Have played in some real heat, but the 80 degree weather just added to the overall experience. Will play this course each time that I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Experience

Played the mountain course. Simply beautiful, picturesque, and challenging. Well maintained and will come again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

First Time Playing

This was my first time to the course. I booked as a single as I found a discount on golf now. I dropped my bag at the bag drop and went to the check in. I was then told to go see the starter who was outside the door. I looked for my clubs but then had to walk back to the bag drop and carry them down. I was directed to a cart to put them on and given a buzzer which I was told would go off. They old me I could go to the resturant if I wanted. No mention of a warm up range, hence no warm up. I joined a three some and they did not ask if we wanted to double up.

The course was in good sharp but the greens had just been punched. The fairways were in good condition. It is a good challenging layout and prices for a round are on the high end.

There was nobody ahead or behind so the round played in well under 4 hours which is always a pleasure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track to play. Open fairways and George out views makes it a pleasant course to play. Greens were in amazing shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Superb Day of Golf!

Had an amazing day of golf at Desert Willow. The course was in superb condition -- greens were fast and true, and the fairways were immaculate. Visually stunning course -- also playable for mid-handicappers. Staff was friendly and helpful. Got the round in in just over 4 hours -- refreshing to play a resort course at a good pace.

Highly recommend this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the manicured desert surroundings without houses, the wildlife, beverage service, wide open fairways for tee shots, water features, and bunker sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Course, Average Experience

Another example of an over-zealous course marshall ruining your golf experience.

We paired up with another two-ball and played front nine in a 2 hour pace. Messages on our cart to pick up play, course marshall requesting we catch the group ahead, then stalking us less than a hole later.

We had dropped perhaps a half hole behind due to an errand shot from one of our group on a hole. We had re-caught the golfers ahead within the next hole and a half. Skipped 19th hole as we weren't feeling the love. There are plenty of choices of spend my golfing dollars without getting the bum's rush!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Top golf in the desert

First time we play this amazing course. A great experience with greens in best condition an a fantastic experience for all hcp levels. Our round took 4 hours to play. Best course we have played in the Palm area including lovely Shadow Ridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

The course is scenic, playable. Staff is friendly. Pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

This is a beautiful and fairly challenging course. We were paired with a fairly beginner couple and played in just under two hours. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely play here again!

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