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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Avg Rating
3.8
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
46
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
4.2
84.0%
Recommend this course
79 out of 94 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

Accolades

  • 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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Cow patch

I was very disappointed in the condition of this course, as there is clearly potential for it to be an above average site.

They have lots of water hazards to work with, but the traps are often filled with half sand and half gravel.

The fairway grass is also very disappointing. This time of year it should be easy for them to have it lush and green.

We will not be back, as there are many other places we can visit.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice greens, pace of play was fine. Last minute booking, was an OK course for the money. Resturant was vey nice. Outdoor seating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A disappointing experience

Day after a rainy day. Back nine was closed. Driving range was closed. Leaves, branches and debris all over the course. Starter was grumpy and unhelpful. There are many better choices than this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course plenty of challenges

Course was in avg conditions greens were in nice shape and quick fairways decent little rough near/around greens. Plenty of water holes with some target shooting needed. Staff were friendly and courteous. Got stuck behind two golfers not very good making round longer than necessary and no Marshall around. If u are looking for a cheap decent course with some challenges this is a course to give a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Inferior

First. I arrived 2 hours early. The starter treated a Golf Pass customer as "second tier", and refused to allow me to use an electric cart as I was "too early". That is nuts, there were LOTS of carts available.

Second. The fairways have little grass in many areas. Compare this to nearby Desert Springs ($65/ round), where the fairways are in great condition everywhere.

Overall, a below average course, which better fits $39/round charge, not $75. There was a sign up at the clubhouse asking $39 to play in an upcoming shotgun tournament.

It was not nice that the clubhouse folks who take your money treated a Golf Pass customer so shamefully. They could easily has have smiled, provided a cart. If I could have cancelled with Golf Pass 1 hour in advance, I would have.

I will not return to Cathedral golf course. There are better courses nearby at less cost, with nicer staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cathedral Canyon

Booked this deal with a Golfnow Cyber Monday deal at $61. The course charged extra for range balls, which is unusual for Palm Desert courses, and the range was in bad shape. The restaurant was closed and no beverage cart on the course. The course is located in part of the "wash" area adjacent to the aquaduct. Located in an older community.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth playing

Well maintained course with you excellent greens. Speed of play was a little slow. Would have been nice to have a beverage card on the course. No way to call ahead for food either. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was a good value, greens were smooth, good pace, not overly fast or slow! Some work being down on the course around hole 10! Fairways were in good shape, not resort like but fair! Rough lines were haggard. Overall enjoyed the course for a warmup into the next courses I’ll play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good public course

Range

Is adequate.

Good

Greens

Could use some maintenance

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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