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4.5
674 Reviews (674)
5 Stars
459
4 Stars
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3 Stars
30
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10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
88.8%
Recommend this course
638 out of 674 reviews
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4.9
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.5%
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23 out of 26 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
674 Reviews (674)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great desert course

Great course with no houses on it. Was in good shape, tough greens no flat areas, nice club house, 5 star public course. took 4 3/4 hours which we were told was slow due to 5 groups of women back to back earlier in the day that backed things up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course

This course was in pristine condition. It played a little slow as 2 in our group were playing the back tees when they should have neen playing white. If the players were encouraged to play the proper tees, it would play much faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Such a terrific course and setting

As always in our experience, Desert Willows delivers. It is a terrific resort track in amazing condition. Just a great all around day there. Only issue - range was down - apparently always down 12:00 to 3:00 on Thursdays for picking and cutting..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is well laid out and landscaped

We play this course every year. In my mind it's the best course in the valley for my game, an 18 hcp. THe fairways are a little forgiving, but the size and number of bunkers make it challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Played the Mountain View course. Overall in great shape except for several tee boxes need attention.

Good course overall and the pace of play on the Mountain View was outstanding, just under 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best maintained course!

Can't go wrong playing here. Both courses seem like twins but mountain maybe a hair easier. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Outting

Really nice place. Watch that breakfast sandwich it is a load I did not know they made croissant that big. The grasses were excellent the staff was very out going. The starter might have been the best in the valley. I am not sure on the rakeless bunkers, that was new to me. Course had plenty of challenges but I understand the Firecliff has even more.

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

great course

Tough course but never get tired of this course. Golfnow gives me a good deal. love to play again and again. Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful scenery, course was in great condition One of our favourite desert courses

Always play Desert Willows on our trip to the desert. Course is in great shape and every hole is different with wonderful views to the desert and mountains. Good pace of play. Very good restaurant, pro shop, and Practise facility

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Public Course

This course was in the best shape of any public course I've played and the mountain views were stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE

This is your typical high priced desert resort course. A little forgiving with open fairways. In good shape. Golf now saved me good dollars. Would I pay more,,,, no.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has wide fairways, yet still has a higher than expected Slope/Rating.

The course was in good condition except for the unusual bunker storgae units. They simply do not work and are a waste of time. Pace of play was fine. The course is rated more difficult than it actually plays. The ladies tees are very nice and make the holes very playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Mountain Vistas.....Good Feel

Course gets plenty of play this time of year. Teed off at `1235 and finished with no problems. Course is in great condition, play moves along at good pace. There is alot of water but with the GPS system you can manage your shots. Fairways wide, greens faster but not fast, course in very good condition. Only drawback is the construction noise of the time shares on about 6 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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