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4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
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4.7
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4.2
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4.9
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4.9
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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
516 Reviews (516)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Don't pass it up!

Really nice course, good value for what we paid for the greens fee + cart ($100). The course is beautiful, both in terms of hole design, course layout, but also the condition of the course. Most of the areas between holes looks like a botanical garden. I played the medium tees, and that was suitable for my handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great views from every tee.

It was hard to find the course clubhouse due to lack of signage ,but after i did it was just excellent service until the end of the round.
tee off area,fairways & green all excellent.
The course is not for novice golfers,as there are lots of bunkers. The 3 people i was paired with had played the course before,so told me of the sloping fairways that will put your ball in the bunkers & water. The whole course is very well maintained.
After the round i tipped a staff member to clean my clubs,but when i got my clubs to the car,i discovered he only cleaned two clubs.The only negative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Indian Wells

I decided to play this course at the last minute and had an afternoon tee time. Course was in great shape, the staff was friendly and I was able to play the round in 4 hours. Doesn't get much better then that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A very reasonable course with some nice challenges but not too hard

We really enjoyed this course. After being pretty beat up at another course yesterday, this course was a lot more fun to play. It's absolutely gorgeous, expansive, and well-maintained. The Celebrity course is a little challenging for this 25+ handicap golfer but it doesn't punish you.

The staff was great, the pace of play very good, the overall conditions were first rate. Of the places I've played, this is one where I'll definitely want to come back to play again. It also probably has the nicest clubhouse I've experienced. I'd love to come back and try out the Callaway performance center.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One to Remember

From beginning to end, this was a round to remember. Not that I played that well, it was the fantastic condition of the course combined with the weather and outstanding beauty. We played the Celebrity Course, and we were paired with some locals and enjoyed their company. A must play in the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slower than expected, but still a nice course

The Golf course is pretty and well kept. The Staff are friendly and accomodating. We had perfect weather during our visit but the pace of play was terribly slow at more than 5 hours, it felt more like a tournament than a casual round with friends.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

5 Star Courses

Could not fault the courses, they were presented in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Played Celebrity twice in 3 days

Played both the Celebrity and the Players course. I preferred the Celebrity because it's more scenic. Thus I came back to play the Celebrity course a second time in 3 days. The back nine is the more scenic part of the Celebrity course, in my opinion. Both Celebrity and Players are challenging but I prefer the greens on the Celebrity course as well as the fairways ( more grass and less waste bunkers). The next time I come to the Palm Springs course, I will make sure to get tee times at Indian Wells, first. Only complaint I have, a minor one, was that the ice and water dispenser at the end of #3 didn't work the first day and still wasn't functioning 2 days later. It didn't affect my golf so no big deal. The staff was friendly and helpful which is unusual for a high end course. Thanks again for the wonderful golf experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very pretty, lots for he eyes

Challenging track. Course in good condition. Greens a little slow

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty but slow play

Followed a tournament which was not advertised , very slow pace of play. 6 holes cart path only which was not expected or advertised . Not sure it is worth the high greens fees.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

By far the nicest course we played out of 5, but also the most expensive by far. Worth the extra money? One time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Don't forget your camera when you play this course, I did.
One of the most beautiful in the CV.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf facility

This is now one of my favorite places to golf. These people know what they are doing. The course is beautiful - very well maintained with professional and courteous staff. No complaints on my part.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I really love this golf course (Celebrity) and the view is breath taking.

This course was in great shape and staffs were supper friendly. Ice every a few holes and a towel in the ice chest really help you through th summer heat. Wish the pace were a bit faster. definitely will go back play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

water features overall beauty

I am new to Golf and this course definitly spoiled me. The staff was excellent and extremely helpful I felt like a king even though I played like a toad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is sweet!

Awesome track! (Celebrity) Played as a twosome with my son. 82 from the Blues. A little warm, 108' @ 4:00pm, cooled off considerably 1 hour later. Great rate and fantastic course conditions for this time of year. Friendly service start to finish, Magarita beer cart,ice and water every 3-5 holes,clean bathrooms. I'll be back sooner than later :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

summer golf

this course was all everyone said it was. The staff from the time we drove up was excellent and friendly. The weather was in the low 100's but we were kept well hydrated throughout. it was an excellent value in the middle of summer

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Had a great round

This course was very well maintained and you can tell the staff takes pride in their work. Played in the early afternoon and there were workers on many of the holes working on the grounds. They were respectful and moved out of the way and turned off their machines when I approached. Greens were in great shape and the scenery is beautiful. If you can hit the greens in regulation, this is an easy course to score on. Very enjoyable round, would definitely recommend checking it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Short course, but a challenging layout. If you spry you driver don' t bring it and use your three wood because the fairway bunkers are very deep. Traditional desert target golf. Staff was awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is very picturesque

Course is in great shape. Has multiple signature holes. Blue tees offer a fair challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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