Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort

From the drop off of bags, to paying, to starters everything was top notch. If I lived here this would be my home course! I play 2 different courses a week down here, and every thing was the best. The course was in great shape, greens rolled fast and bunkers had great sand.

I absolutely loved this course just stunning every hole. The bad thing is that it was way to slow. on a few of the holes there were 4 groups on a single hole. It took 5 hours to get through 18. By 14th hole I had enough and my game went down hill. I wish they had spaced out the tee times better. I really loved the seniery on this course just gorgeous!

In my humble high-handicap opinion, these courses at Desert Willow are among the finest in the entire area. One of the most appealing aspects of this complex is that the vacation dwellings do NOT line each fairway, but remain in background mainly. Each hole presents a unique and scenic challenge and it would take even the best golfer some time before he/she would tire of playing it I would think. This is the more difficult of the two courses, but I'm so bad, it doesn't make a whole lot of difference to me. It is a little pricey, but compared to other high-end courses, a pretty good deal and a great deal if you live in Palm Desert.

Have been playing 20 courses around San Diego and now Palm Springs area. This is the be best course we have played so far (including Torrey Pines). Super condition and excellent course design makes it into an amazing golf experience. Playtime 4 hrs. Staff is very professional and club house has everything you need. Can't wait to get back here again.

Great lay out, a somewhat easy front but a challenging back. I had not played the Firecliff course yet. This was the first time... I had played the Mountain Course 3 times and I find them very enjoyable as well as moderate challenging. You get rewarded for the good shots and penalized for the bad shots. I played with my two sons and although only 18 and 20 year olds and with only about 5 - 6 years experience, they played fast and we stayed with the group ahead, waiting in about 5 or 6 holes only. I highly recommend the club and I will be back soon.

I think when they renovated this course they bought too much sand and needed to use it so they just added bunkers all over. This course is littered with bunkers, but I am not complaining because it challenges the player and gives the player an opp. to practice bunker shots. The downside is that it can slow up play on the course if the players are not that great at bunker shots. I witnessed 6 shots just to get out of bunkers.

Stunning course.

I was in Palm Desert on a golf vacation this week and played several courses in the area. Every other course I played was in fantastic shape and in Primo conditions. I was excited to play desert willow but when I got there and started my round I couldn't believe how awful of shape the course conditions were . The greens are horrible they rolled about a seven on the stimp. The fairways were sparse in the sand looked like it had never been raked the previous day. I let the pro shop know that I was very very very disappointed and they did nothing to accommodate me. I'm sure this course gets in very good shape around January but in my opinion for playing a course at $120 I should've been refunded some of my money. I I paid the same amount for courses with a bigger name and they are in fantastic shape. At this point I have a sour taste in my mouth about desert willow I'm not sure I'll go back the next time in I'm in the desert.

Beautiful course but due to slow play in front (2 foursomes)could not finish the 18 holes

Too bad for the money you pay

Great experience as always, even though greens were still rather slow since overseeding!

Great course to play. I play the Firecliff course every time I am in the area.

The course is a really nice track. Unfortunately the greens were quite rough and not consistent . I think the course had just opened up the day before after over seeding. When I played it last year the greens were outstanding , hopefully they will get there again.

tough course in excellent condition

In my top 5 courses in Palm

Springs area. Beautiful scenery with great fairways, bunkers and water. Must keep the ball on the fairways. Greens were firm and fast. Last year played the other course on site and they are both exceptional. Full on Pro shop with all the goodies. Food and adult beverages were the best. Check the discount sites for good rates. Sign up on website for specials. Hit 'em straight!!

Course winding down and greens were punched and a bit untrue. Sandtraps were baked and hard, so some in our group (names withheld) struggled to get under ball. Patio is usually a highlight and was a bit disappointing with a reduced menu. All signs of shutting down things in the desert. Still on the rotation but was the worst conditioned course of our week in PSP.

Everything about the course was 1st class

Amazing course lay out. Greens are very tricky. Facilities are great. Great food and drinks.

Played the Blues (6676/71.7/133) in the GK Plays with rob1563, mswhsu & Steve. Thanks to Rob, Woody & Steve for a great round! Pace of play was okay for a Sat afternoon, around 4 1/2 hours in overcast conditions. The tees were mostly lush with even the par 3's fairly well maintained for divots. The over seeded fairways were very lush. Firm with a decent amount of roll. The over seeded rough was usually good to play out of. The ball sat up and playing even longer clubs still a viable option. Nice to chip out of. The traps were in the process of being redone. Very firm and thin. We were advised of this beforehand, so you knew what to expect. The greens were just okay today. They had been spiked or lightly punched recently and were a little bumpy and medium fast. Few ball marks and firm. These greens would be considered good on most courses, but they were not as good as i have come to expect here. The customer service was very good from all encountered. We stayed for awards and the food in the bar was a mixed bad. Sliders = excellent, nachos = avoid. Firecliff has a beautiful layout, well above average even by the high standards of the Palm Springs area. The drink cart was out making the rounds & complementary range balls are included with your round on a great practice facility. Really solid course, not tight but at least as difficult as the ratings indicate. Numerous lakes that are very much in play to avoid. One of my all-time favorite driving courses. The contrast between the lush green fairways/white sand bunkers and the huge palm trees/mountains provide excellent aim points. Many of these fairways appear tight from the tee vantage point. However, this is much more of a grip it & rip it course than 1st impressions would indicate. I say that even with native/desert scape down both sides of most holes and with penalty shots lurking everywhere. I find most of the fairways are generous in width once you get out over 175 yards from the blues. One of my favorite courses in the Palm Springs area, highly recommend.