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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7339 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.3

Soboba Springs Golf Course was founded in 2004 when the Luiseno Indians purchased the property. It had long been a dream of the tribal leaders to own this golf course, which borders their reservation. The tribe's leaders hired Cary Bickler, a disciple of the course's original designer, Desmond Muirhead, to update the layout and pave the way for it to once again be one of southern California's premier golfing destinations. The renovation included the addition of 25 new bunkers, a lengthening of the back tees and shortening of the forward tees by almost 1,000 yards to make it more approachable for the less experienced player. The Augusta-white sand that fills Soboba Springs' bunkers provides a stunning contrast to the lush greens. Water also comes into play throughout the golf course in the form of meandering streams and cascading waterfalls.

Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Golf shorts or slacks and collared golf shirts. No jeans or denim of any color or cut.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

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2.6
636 Reviews (636)

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

This was a very good course at a reasonable price. Leaves can be a problem on severe mis-hits.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value.

This is the third year playing this course in the winter and it is in the best condition that have seen it, with green fairways, receptive but fast greens and all the water features working. The rains this year have really transformed this course into something special.

This course is extremely good value and well worth the 45 minute trip from Palm Springs to play it, and is far enough south of the pass to be away from strong winds. I love the layout and the black/ blue tees combination playing roughly 6200 yards. It is fair but challenging with a great variety of holes forcing you to use almost very iron in your bag.

My only gripe is, and has been, the large flocks of coots and ducks making some of the fairways very messy.

Will definitely go back !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Worth the Drive!

Enjoyed the course..well maintained and worth well taking the time from Palm Dersert to drive!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

This course was excellent and we will be back for sure. We played with 2 guys that play here often and I can see why they play here. The course was very fair, great shape great greens and everyone is accommodating with changing tee times etc!! This is going to be my favourite course outside of Palm Springs only a 45 min drive!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lush fairways and Tee Boxes -- Fast greens!

My wife and I teed off shortly before 12.30 (booked through GolfNow @ $39.00 ea including cart) We were done in a little over 4 hours -- this course is set at a point where you are not losing the sun real early which is great. The very forward tees which my wife played allows significant advantage making it really enjoyable for both of us. We definitely plan on going back during our stay in Palm Springs -- well worth the drive. PS: the only downside were the bunkers -- hardly what you would call 'sand' in some of them - hard pan.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the time or money

This is not good place to play. Nothing good going on,take your time and money any play elsewhere

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/12/2017

I would disregard this comment - since he/she didn't even bother to mention anything specific. This is the best course in the area - by far.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great spot !

Wish this course would have popped up earlier in our trip . We would have definitely played another game here for sure ! Pro shop guys were really nice , made us feel very welcome . Put a local guy with us and that was great also . This course kept throwing great hole after great hole at us . Very pretty mountains all around, really enjoyed our day here ! The only negative I can mention is the small flocks of black birds that really enjoy it too ! They make it a bit messy on the holes that involve water ! Overall it's quite a nice course that you should go play some time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

cootyville

We got off to a bad start...steady drizzle,no umbrellas,no cart covers,club covers,. leaves, no roll in the wet. The greens were fast still and nice landscape. It was a fair distance to drive as well....I will take the blame and will play again. Geegeegee

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

The course is in great shape. Friendly staff and great driving range .I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice track.

Stumbled upon this course late in our trip. Beautiful spot, great staff, great course. Some really nice holes, back nine has a bunch of them. The only negative is the little flocks of birds that hang around the course. Lots of little droppings on certain holes. Really enjoyed our day there. Pretty spot. Would have played twice there if we would have noticed it earlier. Made a nice day of it, golf then off to the huge outlet mall down the road all good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good shape greens were pretty quick had a great timw

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very good condition

Soboba is a great place to play right now. The course is in the best condition I've seen it. Sometimes, like so many area courses suffering from drought it has been a bit dry but recent rains really have helped. The layout is very good,facilities nice and staff helpful making for a nice golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Underwhelmed

Maybe I just didn't get it. I drove out from L.A. area hoping for some great gem of a course but I found it to be quite dull.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

I really liked the layout variety of lefts and rights and hazzards

The course was in excellent condition. the greens rolled well and were receptive. The rough can be just that. I'll play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soboba Golf Course

Always a favorite. Love the course. Course needs more Marshalls to manage the pace of play. Fairways are real good. Greens are real good. Always glad to play this track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great layout

I've been playing at this course for over 25 years now better than ever are there conditions the greens are nice and fast your fairways are nice and green it is in top shape condition right now

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Condition

Played here a few days ago, course is in very good shape w/ beautiful views of the mountain range from every hole and priced fairly low considering it's condition. The club house is great w/ a friendly staff. I would definitely recommend playing this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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