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3.8
1719 Reviews (1719)
5 Stars
400
4 Stars
818
3 Stars
322
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
78.2%
Recommend this course
1367 out of 1719 reviews
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4.1
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.0%
Recommend this course
89 out of 100 reviews
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Avg Rating
4.0
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.4%
Recommend this course
105 out of 123 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.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6357 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.1
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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
1719 Reviews (1719)

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 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cost

For the price we paid [4] we all thought it was too expensive compared to other sources we played

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 12/07/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, RGB1818FB3ADA57E273. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Palm Desert Country Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/07/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, needs water

Liked the course a lot, but really needs some water on the fairways. Greens are quick and roll true.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/05/2022

Hi, RndyNrbs. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Palm Desert Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

This course is on the rise

Yet another course with bad reviews that I consider unwarranted: It’s clear management is working hard on conditions and it’s very well run. I was paired up with a lovely member and we followed a 3some around in under 3 hours. Fairways were a little sparse/dormant, but the greens were A+ and also very tricky. Most holes had some bend to them, very few straightaway fairways, which I really enjoyed. Bunkers are being repaired, so they were hit or miss, but that’s kind of the norm on many courses these days, unfortunately. It was a bit overpriced, sure, but I really enjoyed Palm Desert CC and will definitely be back. And shoutout to the cart guys, super friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good value .. Great layout for 5-20 handicappers

This course built in 60s has large fairways so you can open it up with Driver. You’ll smile after the 18th as no blind lies or fast difficult greens. Good size greens & long enough holes to make it a challenge. Typically course is in great shape . So far this season not as nice yet . Groundskeeper needs to pick it up & darken the fairways , fix dry dirt patches, fresh sand etc. Greens are always nice here. Food at cactus club is excellent, say hello to friendly bartender Robert. David at starter is awesome !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/02/2022

Hi, 4JDb02ihSG3z0aMPsp91! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/29/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, formosa. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hello, dcscheidt. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Palm Desert Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Disappointed

1. Signage was confusing - one sign said Cactus Club, the other Palm Desert

2. the hot dog was grey looking and tasted like over boiled meat

3. men's bathroom smelled of urine - disgusting

4. the power cart died after 9 holes - had to push it the last 100 feet

5. had played Tera Lago and Eagle Falls the days before Palm Desert for basically the same price - I would give give them both a 5 star rating. Palm Desert is hardly a 1 after my experience there yesterday

6. sand traps - it was easier to putt out of them than to use a sand wedge because the sand was shallow and very hard.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope you will give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/22/2022

Hi, u314162342894. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great value

The course is in good condition, greens not quite there yet but overall it’s the best value for money around now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/18/2022

Hi, 1966pony. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Palm Desert Country Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/18/2022

Hello, PeterWacko. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

a little disappointed

I realize that the price was based upon the fact it was a Saturday morning,, its the beginning of the season and most of the courses are still closed for reseeding, however, the price in relation to the condition and quality of the course was a little high. there are other courses that are much nicer and more attractive for noticeably less money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/15/2022

Hi u314162332207, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good walk spoiled.

We played 18 holes on Saturday, before my scheduled total-knee-replacement surgery Thursday. We were waiting at the 1st tee when staff informed us we would have to keep the carts in the rough because the fairways had been re-seeded, Which meant I had to hobble back and forth across the fairway between the rough and my ball. Which slowed down our rate of play. Which caused the marshal to ask us to skip a hole, and to check on us numerous times. Didn't seem quite right.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello, ssundber. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Palm Desert Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello, u550943746. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Palm Desert Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

PDCC

My wife made a hole in one on #16.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello, driendeau. Thank you for visiting us at Palm Desert Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. That's awesome! Did you take a picture we could use to post on our socials? We'd love to share that!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/14/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not too bad !

Not a fancy desert course like others in the valley but a good layout

Other than the really poor signage to the first tee good value for $

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hi, u314160234112! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Palm Desert Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Not worth the price

Not worth the price sand traps were concrete and fairways were a mess

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello, u675772766. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Palm Desert Country Club!

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