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4.6
514 Reviews (514)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
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4.8
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4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
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4.2
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4.7
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Course Highlights
The Celebrity Course delivers immaculate fairways, true-running greens, and stunning desert scenery that consistently impress visiting golfers. Exceptionally welcoming staff and superior clubhouse amenities make every round feel like a premium experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7038 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.3

Indian Well Golf Resort boasts two championship courses that have been ranked in the top 20 golf courses in California. The Celebrity Course was first to open in 2006 and it was joined a year later by the Players Course. The Celebrity Course offers stunning mountain views from start to finish. It has been the two-time host to the PGA Tour's Skins Game. Water is a prominent feature of the scenic landscape with streams, brooks, and split-level lakes connected by cascading waterfalls. The lush, undulating fairways contrast beautifully with the colorful flowers and sparkling blue waters. Both the greens and fairways are kept in immaculate condition. In addition to the golf course, Indian Wells also offers a practice area with a putting and chipping green and practice bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clive Clark (2006) Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986) Weller Designs (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
514 Reviews (514)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 24
Water Hazards 24
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 17
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 22
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 13

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Tee times to close together....

Really love this layout course is amazing... tee times way to close and the cart guys asking for tips at the end is a little to much....

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Greens were in terrible condition, just terrible! Beautiful golf course tho!

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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Perfect weather
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greens were great!

played in under 4 hours, tee time was 6:50am.

Greens were faster than I expected, You need to be aware of the grain when putting here, balls rolled true and the fairways were also in great. If you're looking for good golf with good greens during the summer or whenever, come here. I might even come back tomorrow

From the moment I walked on the property, I was greeted and treated well by all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 37
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4.0
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Nice course

We played the Celebrity Course. It is mid July with COVID-19. So! The season is winding down and all the amenities were closed so all we got to experience was the course. I know it’s a five star resort for sure. I was just expecting more. The layout was good and challenging. The greens were starting to dry out. It was 115 that day but we teed off at 6:30 so we were done early. The maintenance of the course was down because they’re trying to save on expenses since all hotels and restaurants are closed here in Ca. I wish I could have experienced the true Indian Wells experience. But considering the pandemic we really enjoyed the challenge of the course. Play this course if you get the chance!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
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Palm Springs in July

I booked a tee time for a Sunday morning at 6:50 and by the time we finished four hours later, the temperature was over 110. The course was in gorgeous condition. For $85 this was a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 5
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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course with spectacular views

Excellent course, played from the tips and was challenging without being too difficult.

Course in good condition and greens ran well if not a little slow.

Looking forward to the Players course in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Par for the course

This course was in excellent condition, fairways were awesome, greens seemed a tad slow, but loved it anyways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Summer Saturday Golf.

We got paired with 2 local gentlemen which were lots of fun. Course was in great condition, pace was 3.5 hrs for 18 on a weekend. NOT BAD. Carts were new, modern and up to date. During these COVID times it was a treat. Thanks to the staff and management for doing a great job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great, shape, pace and challenge

Great day, hot but plenty of water on course and full of challenges!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course, Well Maintained

Course was beautiful, well maintained and perfect difficulty level

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value in the Desert

Good value, amenities limited due to Corona, Course was in decent shape for early summer.. Layout is OK, I prefer some of the other daily fee courses in the valley.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day at Indian Wells

Played IW Celebrity for the first time today, with Covid still happening (facemasks required). Course was in great shape, pace of play was good, and the sun was shining. It’s a tight but well-designed track. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent condition/Strange design

Pluses; excellent condition with beautiful visuals. Multiple tee boxes makes course approachable for anyone with demanding tee shots from back tees. Green structures are rarely penal for any missed greens.

Minus; only two par 3's and two par 5's take away great opportunities for offering more great hole structure, variety, challenges, and memories that would establish the celebrity course as amongst the best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent course

Beautiful fairways, tough but fair greens, exceptionally nice layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow and frustrating

There is 8 people on the green ahead of us causing us not to finish the round due to them being so slow and the sun going down, why are they allowed to have 8 players on a hole, very frustrating for everyone else. This is unreal.....

If this is how they like to bend the rules I will never come back here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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