Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort

This course was in amazing shape for January. And it’s Palm Desert’s muni course, which played like a $150 course. No one around us because we teed off at 1:40 and we did t get 17 &18 in. No matter. Was wonderful. I would come back here any day of the week.

Great experience. Course in terrific shape, challenging and rewarding. Support staff friendly and helpful.

We cancelled after they wouldn’t allow a “rider”. My son’s girlfriend was visiting for Christmas and we couldn’t leave her alone

Desert willow firecliff is always a good round of golf. The course has a great layout and it’s in decent shape. Today was the last day before over seeding so it wasn’t it’s usually green self Greens were a little rough. Staff is always top notch.

It is the last few days of play on the old turf. The Mountain View course is ready and the switch will be soon. The greens are really fast right now at Firecliff. Play is fine in the field. Bunkers are in ok shape. I saw 2 huge coyotes roaming around the 11th hole I think it was. I was really grateful to find sauerkraut for my hot dog at the turn. Thanks for a nice round of golf!

Considering that it is shoulder season, it has been a very hot summer than still continues, and that this course has not yet been overseeded, I would have to say that the course is in very good shape. I imagine that it will be that much better in the winter months to come. The layout is somewhat generous but fun to play, just less so when it is 108 degrees.

We play this course every time we come to Palm Springs. It's one of our favorite layouts. However with all the heat this year, the course was severely stressed. Greens were decent, but slow. Cart personnel and marshal's were top notch. Some of the best in the area. Cubhouse staff is never very friendly. Not sure why, but this always seems to be the case. Overall, a good experience and we'll continue to play here again.

This is a great course (they have two) to play, I highly recommend playing either course (Firecliff or Mountain).

Rode the Purple tees (6676/72.1/136) in 3H mid day on a GN Hot Deal. Clear, fairly calm and 112.

Bermuda tees were semi lush and level with few divots.

Bermuda fairways were semi lush and usually good to play from.

Bermuda rough was lush. The ball sat up, not much of a penalty and good to chip out of.

Waste bunkers were firm and not as well maintained as the greenside traps. Greenside traps had good quality sand and were very nicely maintained.

Bermuda greens putted medium speed and were firm in middle of the summer condition.

Customer Service always excellent here from when you drop your clubs off out front to when you pick them up after the round. No on course services with COVID-19, but they had ice/water stations every few holes. 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. Recommended, one of the best public courses in the Palm Springs area.

This is one of the best courses in the desert. You will use every club in your bag. Thoroughally enjoyable.

I have played this course for 10+ Years. Well kept and beautiful. If you come to Palm Desert this is a must play. But what happened to the greens? They are hurting, maybe from COVID non care. I rate all my courses by how well the greens hold and roll. Greens are not well right now. I am certain they will get better. But don't ruin the beauty by letting the greens go.

Beautiful course. Wide open fairways, and there’s no real rough trees or water to discourage tee shots.

Well, this was my first time playing this course. I heard a lot of really good things about it, so that made me really want to play it. Unfortunately, for me, it didn't live up to the hype. Just so so in my book. Greens have a disease on them and it made it very unfair. My ball would start hopping half way to the hole and whatever way the ball was breaking, the hop would cause about a ball width jump that direction. Kind of bummed. I don't think I'll be back to play here again.

Neither was up to the quality you would expect at a high end golf course. The Firecliff greens were parched and bumpy -- worse that any other greens I've played in the area this summer. Pace of play was very slow, which is common on weekends. It would have been over four hours for a 1pm tee off and 110 temperature.

Course condition was good, and it's a friendly experience. However, I live nearby and only play a couple of rounds a year due to these recurring issues. Caveat emptor.