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3.8
1714 Reviews (1714)
5 Stars
400
4 Stars
815
3 Stars
321
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
78.1%
Recommend this course
1363 out of 1714 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 95 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.9
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.0%
Recommend this course
114 out of 139 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6357 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.1
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Palm Desert Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1962) Cary Bickler (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.8
1714 Reviews (1714)

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is very straight forward

I always enjoy the finishing holes on both sides. a lot of big trees down.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old school classic

Fun, interesting course- pretty short on the front 9 but a little tougher on the back. Has a real “old school” feel - like you’re back in time playing with Persimmon woods! Greens were very fast and perfect!

I’ll certainly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Do not play here!

The pictures of this course are very misleading. The course is in very bad shape. Greens are dried up, several big trees are down on the course, and there is no driving range (even though their website says there is).

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/23/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun time at Palm Desert CC

I had a 12:04 time and as foul weather was approaching I asked if he could get me out earlier. Nice accommodating fellow set me up at 11:08 with a nice twosome and we finished ahead of the weather. Thanks very much for the superior service.

Golf course in very good condition. Pace of play very good. I would recommend Palm Desert CC to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Playable course…good for a first round

Our pace of play was excellent, as we teed off early in the morning. Our foursome finished in 3:25.

Course was playable; on the easier side for a low handicapper. Greens were in great shape, but not overly quick. Odd hole routings, as we had to cross and drive on the neighborhood streets many times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course, great food

We did the golf, drink, food deal and it was awesome. Definitely recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/18/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

There is better but not bad

We're new to Palm Desert and wanted to explore various public golf courses. This course has some history to it, but time has not been kind to it. The fairways and greens are in good conditions not great. The areas around the course seem unkept or just forgotten about. I would not say don't play, but I would say you get what you pay for.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be better

Staff was friendly. Course was very basic, Many holes seemed very similar and repetitive. Bunkers were not maintained. Course layout was through the neighborhood and driving on streets throughout the round. Greens were tough but in decent shape. Pace of play was good, about 4 hours. Would probably not play again because of so many more choices.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course overall

Course is in good condition, but could have work done close to actual homes, as the grass does not go right up to the houses' fences, which is kind of an eye sore. But greens, fairways, bunkers and tee-offs are very well maintained

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun and forgiving course

Lots of fairway bunkers but the fairways are nice and wide. The staff is super friendly. I ha e golfed here twice now and enjoyed it both times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Championship Course

One of the oldest and best courses in the

valley. In top condition with beautiful and

fast greens. Great staff and nice after game

bar facilities. A MUST play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/16/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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