Cathedral Canyon GC
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3.5
1596 Reviews (1596)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
493
3 Stars
509
2 Stars
247
1 Stars
219
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.6
75.9%
Recommend this course
940 out of 1596 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 89 reviews
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3.8
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.9%
Recommend this course
78 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
1596 Reviews (1596)

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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Terrible greens and fairways

The day I played I was told only the front 9 holes were open as the back 9 were unplayable. Wrong! The entire course was in poor condition thus unplayable. The course is overrun by ants, gnats and other insects.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was in extremely poor shape, I have putted on temporary greens that were in better condition. They should be ashamed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff Great - Not the Course

Greens were the only maintained part of this course. No grass anywhere else! Bunkers were concrete mixed with crab grass. Staff members were amazing! Cart was in good condition, but nothing else was. I seriously would not have booked this course if I knew that there was no grass and that fire ants ruled the place. I had to hit my ball within 10 seconds or less in order to not get bit for the 20th time. Honestly, I know that the course is getting redone soon, and the management should close the course now to diminish their name any more. Sorry for the brash review, but it was in that bad of shape. Good luck on the remodels… I hope that the budget is set accordingly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Previously Played

Shamful

This course is allededly owned by Marriott/Hyatt Vacation Club...can't believe any brand manager would allow their company name on a course so poorly watered and maintained. Oh, maybe that is why even the homeowners around the property don't believe anyone ownes it. Sell it to anyone who will care for it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible

Absolute waste of money! Water in bunkers along with weeds! Fairways were terrible. Rough was thick but I have no problem with that.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect Summer Greens

Impressed by the greens being excellent to putt! Rough is long, hairy and nasty. Stay on the fairway!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
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First Time Playing

Hard to find and not in great shape

First round of golf in palm springs and wasn't a great experience. To start the clubhouse was a bit tricky to find even with Google maps. Course was not well maintained with rough fairways, very rough rough. Would be a nice track if it was in better condition. Better places to play for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grounds Need Work

The fairways and greens are not in great condition.

After my round of golf, upon returning some found property in parking lot, I walked into the clubhouse and was hit with the stink of overflowing toilets or sewage. About made me sick. Although I didn’t notice it that morning, it was extremely pungent at noon…. Near the restaurant.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Same as everywhere else

Finding the course was a challenge, poor signage. Course is not bad, just the same. Fairways were sparse of grass, rough was thick and lush which appeared more of their focus. Course runs through an older neighborhood with many residents who seemed bothered that we were on “their” course. With the number of places to play, I think we’ll choose one of those and let the residents have their course to themselves.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions are not good. Perhaps it is only due to end of the season factors.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some TLC

Even with a discounted rate this course was way overpriced. They told us when we got there that they had a broken water main so a few holes were dry. That was an understatement. At least five of the greens were like putting on concrete! The unpleasant experience started when we pulled up to the gate into the community. It was not clearly marked and it took a while to figure out if we were at the right place. Once inside the gate there was no clear signage directing you to the golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Worst in the Valley

Rude staff, poor conditions. Could be great. Hopefully Marriott turns this around. jC Golf can get out now. Cost for this course is ridiculous compared to other cv courses.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad to see

I used to play here 30 plus years ago and it was a fine course. It is sad to see how bad the course condition has gotten. The layout is still pretty good except for long traverses between some holes and the wash is a mess and construction on the bridge has ruined hole #10, Greens not bad but fairways are sad and rough is filled with weeds. If it is true that Marriot has purchased the course hopefully they can bring it back to its former glory.

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