Indian Wells Golf Resort - Celebrity Course

First time playing the celebrity course at Indian wells. It is instantly in my top 3 funnest courses I have ever played! Both par 5s are reachable with good drives from the correct tees. The 4th at 491 from blues is a classic risk reward hole. Hit it over the tree guarding the right side of the fairway. From there it was only a 5 wood for me, mostly carry over water but you have some room before green to work with. (Probably 20 yards or so.) The par 4 12th is reachable at only 250 yards. Not much trouble around green so blast away. There are quite a few strategic shortish par 4s where you can hit many different clubs from 4 iron to driver depending on how you want to play hole. These are balanced by 4 long par 4s from 410-450 where par is a great score. Course was in fantastic shape from tee to green. Greens very pure. Don't forget about the grain on the Bermuda greens as they influence virtually every putt. This course is much wider and more forgiving than the players course. Anyone from scratch to high handicappers can play this course and enjoy it from the correct tees. I played with my wife and father who are both high handicappers and they both enjoyed it very much, but maybe not as much as I did! Will definitely play again, and again if I get the chance.

Great course, great shape, great memory and will be sure to return and play again. If you have time check out "The View" restaurant. Would highly recommend the swordfish dinner.

Beautifully maintained golf course that is fair and playable for a range of skills....our group had seniors and low handicappers and all enjoyed it . Challenging greeens mean you have to be in the right side of the hole to score ....wish had time to play again.

This was an excellent golfing experience. Starting at the bag drop and throughout the day all the personal contact off the course and on the course reflected a well trained and friendly and helpful staff. Great club house with high end products of any sort you care to buy for both women and men. The golf course is the most manicured of the six courses I’ve played on this golfing vacation. Great water features add to the visual experience on the course as well. Greens are in great shape, fast, but not punishingly so. Tees and fairways were in splendid condition. Definitely worth the price we paid. If ever I’m back in the area, this course would be a must play,

I had a hard time with this review because I couldn't figure out whether I wanted to pull the trigger on giving it five stars. In the end, I just had to ask myself one simple question: How much did I enjoy the round? The answer is a resounding "as much as I have most any round of golf.". The reasons are simple: The scenery is amazing, from the mountains that frame most of the holes to the flowers and water features and quality of holes. While this might not be a major tournament venue, it's still plenty of golf course, yet playable by every level. And by that, I mean if you tackle this from the back tees at more than 7,000 yards, it'll test you (unless your name is Fred Couples, who has the course record at 62). Play it from the proper set of tees, though, and you'll have a great time... Also, be sure to stick around for a meal and/or a drink at the VUE clubhouse restaurant. Food and spirits are as good as anything in the Valley.

Course was great. Beautifully manicured. Staff were amazing. Top notch.

This course is a real treat to play. The hole layouts are all unique and memorable, conditions are perfect including nicely rolled greens. Lots of variety off the tee with multiple clubs required. Pace of play was great (1:20 tee off). Played a handful of courses in Palm Springs including Desert Willow (both courses), Escena, Classic Club and the Celebrity Course at Indian Wells would edge out Desert Willow Firecliff as our favourite course that we have played so far. Would definitely recommend!

Played the Blues (6642/72.3/133) with GK Guru's David, Matt & Gus early morning. Fun group to play with! We had a frost delay and it was CPO for the 1st few holes. The weather was calm and sunny. Cold when we started around 8 but had warmed up to perfect conditions by the time we finished a little after noon.

Celebrity has a unique way of getting to a par 72. Fourteen par 4's with only two par 5's and two par 3's. Normally, that would be a detriment, but the par 4's here all have a different feel/look, good mixture of longer and risk/reward holes to keep things fun and interesting. This course would be a beast to walk as numerous holes are a ways from the last green. Tougher than average layout, up/down hills and the large greens complexes are challenging.

The over seeded tees were lush with few divots. No challenges getting level lies.

The over seeded fairways were very lush and provided excellent lies.

The over seeded rough was very lush and not overly penal.

The sand traps were decently maintained with nice fine sand.

The over seeded greens were nice. They putted medium fast, were smooth and even though firm, held well struck irons well.

The customer service was exceptional as always here. Complementary range balls on an all grass range is always a plus. Cart person around numerous times. Excellent breakfast sandwich and Arnold Palmer before the round were very good. Very nice course in near immaculate condition. Highly recommended.

The Celebrity course was excellent in all respects. Two points, however: 1. The GPS will shut down the cart at unpredictable parts of the course. Not as bad as some courses, but very annoying nonetheless. 2. A staff member wanted to shut down the driving range and was bellowing rudely for everyone to get off the range. Why on earth would the course shut down the driving range at 11am during peak season? Apparently, it was for "maintenance"...what? Why not carry out maintenance later in the afternoon when no one is teeing off.

Both courses at Indian Wells are excellent but the Celebrity Course is a lot prettier due to the vegetation/flowers.

The staff at Indian Wells is very professional and extremely accommodating.

Indian Wells Celebrity Course is one of our favorite semi-private courses in the Valley.

This course continues to astound my wife and I. Its a resort course (Hyatt) that is so beautifully landscaped its like a walk in a park with flowers and brooks and waterfalls. The fairways and rough are both overseeded with winter rye and are manicured to perfection. Not a weed in sight. Highly recommend this course to all player ability levels.

Played the Blues (6642/72.3/133) with Sixpez, Roarksown1 and Mattias in 4.5H twilight. Fun group to play with!. The weather was around 100, slight breeze and overcast.

The course was in good late summer shape. Tougher than average layout, up/down hills and the large greens complexes are challenging. Celebrity has a unique way of getting to a par 72. Fourteen par 4's with only two par 5's and two par 3's, seems weird to play seven par 4's on each side. Normally, that would be a detriment, but the par 4's here all have a different feel/look, good mixture of longer and risk/reward holes to keep things fun and interesting. This course would be a beast to walk as numerous holes are a ways from the last green.

The Bermuda tees were mostly lush with most divots already properly repaired. No challenges getting level lies.

The Bermuda fairways were mostly lush and provided good lies.

The Bermuda rough was mostly lush and not overly penal.

The sand traps were in good shape overall. Decently maintained with nice fine sand.

The Bermuda greens were disappointing. Medium slow, somewhat bumpy and firm with few ball marks.

The customer service was exceptional. I have never played a course that has any better customer service than IW. Very nice layout in good, but not great late summer condition. Highly recommended.

Awesome starter and friendly staff. Excellent pace of play. Good mix of hole layouts.

For being in the heat of the summer , this course was In great shape, greens rolled great, I was greeted on the first hole letting me know course layout , plus GPS was a great help , can't wait to play this great layout again