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3.8
1733 Reviews (1733)
5 Stars
404
4 Stars
821
3 Stars
325
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
77.7%
Recommend this course
1375 out of 1733 reviews
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3.9
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
Recommend this course
72 out of 88 reviews
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4.0
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.3%
Recommend this course
102 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained greens make this underrated municipal course a top local value. The forgiving layout and consistently smooth pace of play keep golfers coming back.

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
1733 Reviews (1733)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
Patio Dining 29
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 74
Water Hazards 51
Undulating Greens 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 57
Seniors 49
Beginners 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 76
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 14

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Yea! Nice Conditions!

The course was in fine shape Enjoyed playing there with a mixed group of handicap levels. The double wide fairways definitely helps with pace of play. Playing again the week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Friendly course and staff in a neighborhood

Second time playing. We returned because the staff is friendly and accommodating for visitors. Greens need a little work, but overall experience was good. Moderately priced for a moderate course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We were pleasantly surprised by this course.

The condition of the course was great. The greens had a little issue with quality although were still very playable. The biggest issue of the course, I believe, was the amount of times you have to drive on and across the roads to get to the next hole. All in, this was still our favourite course of the four we played this trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/09/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf course review

Well, the staff was friendly, the course and excellent condition. The pace of play was unacceptable. We had a fivesome in front of us and while the front nine was completed in a reasonable time of slightly under two hours, falling number nine number 10 through 13 was bottleneck and basically golfing stopped. We left the course early as we couldn’t wait any longer and holes number 15 through almost 18 were empty. Poor course management. Players should not have to call the office to get a Marshall on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is fair except …

For the most part this is a decent course for average golfers. The back nine has most of the forward tees (red) at no more than 20 feet advantage. Not enough!

Tough playing in the windy conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course.

Staff was great, appreciated the driving nets, pitching green and large putting green. Club house was very nice. Sand traos were soft and well maintained. Greens not as fast as the previous visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Much better than expected!

Decent conditions most everywhere, though some bunkers weren’t great. Pace of play was great through 9 holes, slows to a crawl (group of FIVE in front of my wife and me).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Saturday golf trip

My son's and I decided to go to Palm desert because of the great reviews and the location..we were surprised to find a great course and friendly staff..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/02/2026:
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 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Not again

We are kind of golf snobs and found this course really blue collar compared the other course we have booked. Minamul on all services would not play again. Dead duck on the shoreline of one ponds.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

Myself and two of my coworkers were in town for a tradeshow, and we had a chance to get away in the afternoon for a round of golf. This was a great course for people with our skill set, which is not top-tier, but certainly good enough to enjoy a golf course that was in good condition. The course layout was challenging, but not so much so that we struggled for 18 holes. Greens were lightning fast so speed control and approach shots were a little difficult to adjust for, but again it was a great time for the 3 of us.

There is no driving range, but they do have a hitting net for 2 people. The practice greens were great.

We had lunch prior to our Tee Time and the food was very good. The restaurant and bar were a bit outdated and could definitely use a refresh and a good cleaning. Didn’t see a hot dog on the menu which was a little strange for a golf course but we survived. Staff was GREAT from top to bottom (restaurant and pro shop).

All in all, I’d absolutely play at Palm Desert CC again and would recommend it to intermediate golfers who like to have a good time at a beautiful course, but not take it too seriously.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm desert golf play

The course was in great shape the greens were very true tee boxes were flat and good shape staf was very helpful and courteous and the facilities were clean

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 02/27/2026:
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 10
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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
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