Cathedral Canyon GC
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3.5
1600 Reviews (1600)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
494
3 Stars
511
2 Stars
248
1 Stars
219
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.6
76.8%
Recommend this course
943 out of 1600 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.9%
Recommend this course
73 out of 84 reviews
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3.8
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.8%
Recommend this course
77 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fairways and greens have noticeably improved in recent years, consistently drawing praise for their condition and true-rolling surfaces. Accommodating pro shop staff and strong value for the price make this challenging, water-laden layout worth the trip.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6672 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1975
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #19)
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Reviews

3.5
1600 Reviews (1600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 63
Bunkers 52
Narrow Fairways 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Seniors 28
Advanced Golfers 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 55
Near the Airport 29
At a Resort 14

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Cathedral Canyon

For the discount price it is worth the money. Two holes are under repair from the August Monsoons.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Playing on the edge

This course has so much potential. It will never be incredible depending upon the wash for transit from hole to hole and for a few of the holes. The star was very pleasant helpful and honest.

Greens were in good condition and some of the holes are just beautiful. You will get to use all your clubs and a few bring a few extra balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

inexpensive golf round - for a reason

1st and 10th holes are a disaster which puts you off the the rest of the round . otherwise just ok . We won't return to this course until they make their repairs to 1 and 10 .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty rough shape

#1 & #10 got beat up from the floods. Most fairways are below average condition. There are weeds growing everywhere. Many bunkers don't have rakes. The greens were very good. The staff was friendly and considerate. Pace of play was slow. 4 1/2 hrs. Should have been 3 1/2. Course layout makes a big difference because it is playable but challenging. Plus no driving range....

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens

Cathedral Canyon has great greens and the best conditioned bunkers in the Valley! Kudos to the staff in the pro shop and on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This was the first course I played on a marathon 9-rounds in 5 days trip I took to the Coachella Valley.

Being from the Midwest I felt this was an excellent first course to play to “knock the ice off” my swing. The value was good. You can spray your shots a little bit, but the course does require your attention. And the greens were as good as any I played on this trip. Cathedral Canyon is not one of the best courses in this area, but I enjoyed my round and would recommend it to others.

CONDITIONS: Let’s start with this… the 10th hole was washed out sometime in the past year or so and does not play as a par 5. Rather it was about a 170-yard par 3 the day I played it. I think this is a blessing, as the full par 5 looks like it was a bear of a hole. I didn’t feel this change impacted the enjoyment of my round in any way (plus, if you go long of this green you’ll be lucky to score a 5 anyway).

The fairways and greens were as good as any course I played in this area. Actually, the greens were some of the best (speed and breaks) I played. The tee boxes and bunkers could use some TLC. Actually, the bunkers would be my biggest gripe. The rough wasn’t overseeded (or at least I hope it wasn’t) and played as a dormant grass (which is fine).

VALUE: I chose to play this course first on my trip because of its affordability compared to other area courses. This course is a fair value.

LAYOUT: This course winds thru housing, and some of the greens are pretty far from the next tee box (don’t plan on walking this one… take a cart). It has some tough par 4s with water (#2, #3, #15, #16), and #5 and #14 can be tough par 5s. Have your camera ready for #17.

FRIENDLINESS: The staff were very helpful. Also, I had a blast playing with the 2some and other single I was paired with.

PACE: We had an early morning tee time. Still, we never caught the group ahead or saw the group behind. Great day!

DIFFICULTY: It’s definitely not easy. This course seems to demand a lot off your tee shot (par 4s above), OR a lot off your approach (par 5s), OR a lot off your putting (par 3s)… but never everything all on the same hole. Lost about 4 balls in the water.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really good greens

Staff was fantastic and greens were in good shape but the rest of the course was really dry and unkept. Great layout but course is not being taken care of.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens are good

Greens were in good shape but the rest of the course is a disaster. Not maintained. Lots of dirt spots. Traps were thin and dirty. Played a 3hr round and the layout /views are fine.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

getting better

fairways getting better as grass grows,,overall great intown course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lousy Course

Poor condition, unkempt, with confusing signage (and lack of) to get between holes. Only one water station on a desert course.

Clearly the ownership has little pride in this course as it is a wreck.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Diamond in the rough

First and tenth fairways have been damaged by prior storms. Rest of course is in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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