Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort

I try every year to play this desert favorite, but the secret is out and the tee times fill up quickly. Today was perfect. I was fortunate to get paired with 3 other seniors who enjoy the game as I do, and the weather was perfect! The course is always in great condition, and players actually repair most of their ballmarks here! What a concept. Greens are firm and fast so scoring well requires a good short game and steady putting stroke.

Great facility and practice area. Outdoor patio for lunch, dinner is outstanding

We had a great day at Desert Willow. In fact, we played three days in the PS area & this was our favorite. Greens & grounds were in excellent shape. Tee off before 12:30 to finish before dark. Beware: the pro shop closes at 4 in late January/ early February. So do your shopping before you tee off.

Congrats on your high rating shown on the new GolfNow 50 best courses ln the country. We love both courses. Kudos to your golf course staff for impeccable conditions.

Only an issue that I had - bunkers. Send is terrible.

Guys, spend some money without racing that fees, or, at least get maintenance people spend time every morning to loose that sand. Thank you!

We played Firecliff, absolutely beautiful! I couldn’t get over how lush everything was, the t-boxes, fairways and greens. I gave the four rating because the staff is just not friendly, not unfriendly just not friendly if you know what I mean. The staff here should go play a round at Indian Wells so they would know how professional staff treat their patrons.

We stayed at the Westin and got favorable rates on both courses. They’re both terrific, with great scenery on the course and in the distance, challenging but playable.

Course is in great shape and the views are stunning. Proshop closed at 3pm which was a bit early to do any post-round shopping. Staff was okay - not overly friendly for an expensive venue would have expected a bit more.

This course was beautiful, it had aerial views of the mountains, very well-kept,and the staff was wonderful. It was challenging and exciting and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful day of golf. The only drawback was I had heard so many wonderful things about the restaurant and it closed at 5 o’clock just seems a bit early to close. I hope they extend their hours.

This is a beautiful course this stunning views in every direction. The staff was incredibly helpful. I had read so many wonderful things about the restaurant and bar both of which close far to early. Everyone who had completed golf at 5pm wanted to go for a drink and even possibly to dinner but their hours are far to short.

Fine desert golf course in excellent condition. True and fast greens. Very friendly staff.

Rode the Purples (6676/72.1/136) in 4H twilight with GK Guru's John, Brian and Dave. Great to play with a couple of out of the area guys I previously had enjoyable rounds with. We finished 18 in the dark due to a National Club Champion Tournament that ran over. We were unable to start until after 1 pm. Partly cloudy, fairly calm and around 60. Thanks to John for setting up and to Desert Willow for having the guru group out.

Tees mostly lush and level but after that tournament, were pretty chewed up for divots.

Fairways lush and good to play from.

Rough very lush. Ball sat up, not overly penal except it cost you roll. Usually good to chip out of but deep enough to be penal.

Greenside traps had good quality sand. Decently maintained, with a generous amount of thick sand. Waste bunkers were firm and not as well maintained as the greenside traps.

Large greens putted medium fast speed and were firm with some rollout.

Customer Service always excellent here from when you drop your clubs off out front to when you pick them up after the round. Nice GPS on upgraded carts that have ports for electronics. The all grass driving range is included and is excellent with a nice practice chipping area. Drink Cart around several times. Ice/water stations every few holes. Excellent and very fun layout to play. Recommended, IMO the best public course in the Greater Palm Springs area.