Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort

Far and away my favorite desert course, with an abundance of challenges, but with good course management the rewards are worth an occasional risk. Bunkers dot the fairways and protect the greens, so accuracy must be in your bag. Firecliff is one of the prettiest courses in the area, well maintained and the restaurant/bar offer a great opportunity to take in the beauty of the place. Your ball striking skills will be tested, but the smart golfer will be rewarded by good decisions. I will play this course every time we visit the area.

We had a great round of golf, played the round in 4 1/2 hours because we were almost the last twosome of the day & took our time to enjoy the scenery & smell the roses so to speak, We did let the few singles play through. The course was in great shape & for a 20 Handicapper most enjoyable from the white Tee's.

Great condition, GPS, friendly staff, challenging course. Loved it.

I played when they were preparing for over-seeding(wasn't mentioned when I made my time online) and the course was brown and rough. Greens were OK but didn't see this courses best face. Good layout with some nice views of the area. May try it again but not the best first impression.

We played on one of those rare desert days when the rain actually can chase you off the course / The Pro Shop staff was extremely accommodating in getting us back out 48 hours later on a beautiful desert day........Unfortunately, my game didn't improve over that time frame !!!!

Firecliff was on a must play list in many places so decided to give it a try. It was priced in line with other top tier publics for the low season and was not on par. The greens were shaggy and did not play nearly as well as Classic or Indian Wells. Course was in average condition but did offer some nice views and a decent challenge. Would recommend Silverorck, Classic Course, La Quinta or Indian Wells over Firecliff any day.

Greens are in great shape and the course is moving along quite well. I usually give this course the highest rating however there are many rough areas on many of the fairways form either the heat or some disease and that is why my rating is not the highest.

Still a great value for the money and plays very fast.

9:30 tee-off, done at 1:30. Had the course to ourselves. As usual, course knowledge is paramount. If in, doubt dial back off the tee and play in with what you're given. I basically played bogey golf, but didn't mind a bit because the place is gorgeous! (Thus making my wife happy!) Staff is very attentive and the clubhouse outstanding; plan on lunch! Will return on our next visit to the valley.

First nine was fine, got to the tenth tee box and was informed by a twosome waiting to tee off that the pace was very very slow, three twoswomes in front of them that ment four twosomes infront of me. Decided to quit after nine, was offered to play the first nine on their Mountain Course but declined.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing on this course and will do so every time I visit Palm Springs

Excellent staff. Ice machine not working on front side. Bunkers were not raked!

Just played in Late June, course was in brilliant shape apart from 1 tee 16th. The welcome from the starter and pro shop was really inviting and the range facility was really good. The desert blue tee boxes set back from the fairways were picturesque and challenging, the fairways were luscious and green, although we did dodge a sprinkler late in the round and the greens were in really good shape compared to others in Palm Springs on this visit. This is really worth a visit for golfers who shoot under 90 consistently and will test your all round game. Go play

Very tough course, requires you to think about your approach shot. Fairways were in pristine condition for the summer, the greens were true and fair. Interesting dog legs and long par 5's require distance of the tee. One of my favorite desert courses in the area.

A favourite to visit while in Palm Springs,this course should be near the top of every golfers list for the area.Always in good condition,it has a good variety of holes,long and short..The pick being the 18,scenically very good,pleasing to the eye and challenging..water comes into play on the drive-lay-up and the approach to the green.Afitting end to an excellent course.

Great course and variable difficulty depending on which tees you play from. Will definately go back

Great test of golf. Godd condition on the irecliff course. Very pleasing to play and a great summer value.

A beautiful and challenging course. Moderate and above skills required, not for beginners

From the moment we pulled up into parking lot, the staff was friendly. The young ladies in golf shop were very helpful. The starter let us go early which was great. The course was in excellent condition and noticed many of the grounds crew were out on course working hard. Will definitely be back to play again.

The course was in great shape. With the reduced summer rates for desert golf kicking in this is one of the good deals to be had.

A very enjoyable course to play, w/ one proviso--you better first brush up on your sand trap skills 'cause there are bunkers everywhere! Otherwise, it is very fun to play and a scenic delight.