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Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort

38-995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, California 92260, Riverside County
(760) 346-7060, (760) 346-0015
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812 Reviews
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About

A lot of courses say they're all about nature. Desert Willow Firecliff Resort in Cathedral City actually lives it. Natural desert plants are the star of the show here. So much so that the course was featured on the front cover of Smithsonian magazine.

Bobcats, coyotes and desert rabbits have free run of the place, adding another dimension to any round. When you see a bobcat out in the distance of the desert brush, you're not chasing after that golf ball. No matter how much cash you plunked down for the latest in long-distance technology.

Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry designed Desert Willow and it offers a good example of how you become a rising name in the golf architect game. The sand sculpting demands attention from the first hole.

The course looks intimidating to play. With a 138 slope rating, it plays that way too.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7056 yds
Rating 74.1
Slope 141
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "Palm Desert Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1997) John Cook Dana Fry (1997)

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Rating Index
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4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 812 reviews
96.4%
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  • Conditions
    4.8
  • Value
    4.6
  • Layout
    4.9
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    4.7
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Course Highlights
Firecliff's layout earns top marks, with true-rolling greens, well-kept fairways, and a design that opens and closes on memorable par 5s. Staff consistently go above and beyond, delivering a professionally run experience from bag drop through the final hole.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 8
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 16
Water Hazards 13
Undulating Greens 10
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
A Weekend Splurge 11
Advanced Golfers 11
Location is:
At a Resort 11
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 10

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u000007180745
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u537430414
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very windy conditions slowed play down but the course conditions were excellent

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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Pete9158020
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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5.0
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MAV59
Reviews 21
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000007180745
Reviews 6
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u00000209245
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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hydeparkco
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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SMU81
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent condition; great layout

Make sure you play the appropriate tees . Great condition of fairways and greens,

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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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RGF4CD181B47EFA75977
Reviews 9
Recommended
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005867584
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

playing the course.. A MUST

Wonderful course, well set up, maintained. Top Notch.

Fairways, greens, bunkers...well kept...well-maintained.

A must play course.....if you enjoy golf, want to be challenged and enjoy the scenery

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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abc1235678
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

GolfNow takes a larger fee than expected. $30 on top of $180 green fee. The course however, is excellent. One of my favourites.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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LinaDiNardo
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Must play

Book early or you will miss the opportunity to play FireCliff

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Dallas6955813
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Late start time

Only played 9 holes, we started at 2:15, with a little cold wind and darkness beginning to set in, but very enjoyable, would love to play 18 holes next time. The course was in great shape.

Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Martyzal
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fantastic course

This is a must play if you're in the area. From the tee boxes to the greens, everything was in fantastic shape. We will come back for sure.

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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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kreece7
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Reviews 3
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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kreece7
Reviews 6
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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