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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
89.6%
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4.4
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4.6
Value
4.4
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4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
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4.4
80.0%
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4.5
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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4.5
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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
667 Reviews (667)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A resort course that plays a liittle longer

Open to the eye but the traps are waiting ... course stretches your game... a great place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course - Outstanding Value!!!

I've played Desert Willow several times. It is ALWAYS in great shape. We played in the afternoon to get a $27 rate and there was no one in front of or behind us. One of the prettiest courses I know of and an outstanding value for the cheap summer rates. They provide a cooler, towels, and free water at the start and there are many ice machines and more water along the course which makes summer play very enjoyable (even in the hottest part of the day). Wish I had booked more days here instead of trying other inferior courses...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Pretty typical desert layout with some challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Is In Great Shape - Drink Lots of Water

Staff is great and course is in its usual great shape. I would have given it 5 stars but the greens are very slow. Seems to be a challenge with most of the courses here in the desert right now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Course has a great layout. Plenty of bunkers to get stuck in. Greens were as hard as rocks, but considering the heat you have to expect them to play firm. Fun course and will come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has nice veiws

The only reason I did not give this course a 5 star rating is because the greens were pretty dry and patchy in spots. Other than that, the course is a great course and in great shape and nice views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A wonderful course with the right amount of challenges

A wonderful course with the right amount of challenges

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A beautiful course with te right amount of challenges

A wonderfully maintained course with great imagination on the holes designs. We love playing the course again and again for the past 15 years.

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

Fun course

Played it for the second time and loved it as much as the first time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Fairways were in fabulous shape, especially for late May.
Greens were a slightly burned out in spots. They were a bit firm and did not always bite well, but they rolled true.
A very enjoyable golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

in great condition

The course was in great condition, beautifully landscaped,
showed awareness of environmental concerns and was nicely challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

One of my favorite courses in the Palm Desert area. It's always in excellent shape. We play this course every year and will continue to play every year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning!

A treat to play, will be back again and again! The course was in prestine condition, it wasn't too busy and the rates were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape

The Mountain View course is a great way to open a golfing vacation. Nice generous landing areas, the fairways were pristine. Smaller greens kept the challenge of shotmaking right in front of you.
A bit of nearby construction was a distraction at times but not a big deal.
Wll try the Firecliff course on the next visit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Desert Willow-Mountain

This course is in pristine condition. The greens are fast and true with subtle breaks not severely undulated. Fairways are fairly wide and in perfect condition. They grass isn't to short therefore the ball sit up. Bunkers are well maintained with good sand. Overall myself and playing partnered enjoyed the course and will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course, superb condition

Second time playing here in last two months. It is a must play for us when we are in the Palm Desert area. Everyone involved from bag drop to pro shop, starter, etc. very profession and the course is georgous. Not an inexpensive course but delivers for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging but fair, requiring good course mangement

A good track with equal opportunity to shape shots to achieve good results but at the same time, penalize for less than optimum swings.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I love both courses at Desert Willow.

Beautifully maintained, fair test of golf,great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I enjoyed this course

Extremely friendly staff and great course, I played the Firecliff course and be careful not to be distracted by the views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Lived up to its advance billing

I've played 12+ different courses in Palm Springs. People kept recommending Desert Willow. It lives up to the recommendations. Immaculate condition. Good pace of play. Beautiful layout. It's a course I want to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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