SilverRock Resort: #10
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3.9
1966 Reviews (1966)
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
631
3 Stars
239
2 Stars
121
1 Stars
68
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.8
73.3%
Recommend this course
1591 out of 1966 reviews
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4.1
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.8%
Recommend this course
49 out of 63 reviews
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4.0
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
93 out of 124 reviews
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Course Highlights
Silver Rock's back nine delivers a beautifully challenging desert layout with water features and excellent course conditions that consistently impress recent visitors. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make the experience well worth the fair rates.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 72
Length 7239 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.0

SilverRock Resort is the city of La Quinta's first municipal golf course. This Arnold Palmer Classic Course is the home course of the Bob Hope Classic. At 7,239 yards, it is the longest course in Palm Springs and one of the longest courses on the PGA Tour. SilverRock sits right at the base of the Santa Rosa and Coral Mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop for every hole. It is closer to the mountains than any other public golf course in the area. The rugged landscape provides rocky outcroppings and massive native bunkers to contend with throughout the course. Beautiful water features also come into play on several holes. The SilverRock layout is challenging but the widths of the fairways are fair and playable and the holes are diverse enough to appeal to a range of different skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year Round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2005) Erik Larsen (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Men's shirts must have collars and sleeves.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
1966 Reviews (1966)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Patio Dining 38
19th Hole Scenic Views 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 118
Water Hazards 96
Forced Carries 65
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 89
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 84
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 54
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 56
Convenient to the City 53
Near Local Attractions 18

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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

End of session condition

Overall the course was good. pace of play was good Some patchy spots caused bad lies. Surprisingly good Bar and Grill

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Silver Rock First

Was moderately disappointed with my first visit to Silver Rock. Fairways were in pretty bad shape, greens were OK, but had issues as well. No Clubhouse. Staff was great, but it's a 5 minute drive to the Driving range, 10 min drive to the clubhouse after the round and all kinds of construction going on, yet no one is working??

Very Strange place!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

We always like playing this course. For the time of year, the course was in pretty good shape. The fairways were a little spotty, but should be in good shape by the winter playing season. Green were moderate in speed. I like a little faster, but once again, it was summer season and courses in Palm Springs can suffer a little bit. Staff was great. The complex around the course that was supposed to be built is at a standstill. The small grill (with seating) at the course is nice with very good food (standard fare). We will play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Thank you for your detailed review, Boone43atc. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course and our staff, and we appreciate your understanding of the seasonal conditions; we look forward to welcoming you back in the winter season.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

I'm sure this course use to be nice...

Summer rates were nice but the course was in worse condition than expected. Additionally, the builder of a bunch of houses on the course ran out of money several years ago and the half finished houses are an eyesore. Lastly, the proshop is in a temporary structure while the hotels are being built. In summary, you can tell this use to be a very nice course but in it's current shape, I would not recommend, even with the discounted summer rates.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrible conditons

Drey spots on fairways. Greens not even,

Front desk staff lady excellent. More front staff personnel in any business can learn from her.

Give her: ***** five star

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heard good things.

I realize travelling to golf in Palm Springs in August is a crap shoot due to maintenance but Silver Rock seemed to be in a state of disarray. The housing development surrounding the course apparently ran out of money and it was somewhat of a ghost town surrounding the course. There is no current clubhouse other than some shacks and portable structures. The course layout is great although conditions were less than desirable. Long dirt paths to find tee boxes. I would wait until this project is completed or repaired to golf there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Every single fairway was either mud bound or dead spots. Many greens have fungal damage as well. Course layout was very good. They are still building out homes and the resort, and the course shows that. Go cart path only for anwhile and get fairways in shape and this course will be outstanding.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout, poor summer condition

No priority for golfers who aren’t paying top dollar.

Aerification not disclosed at time of purchase.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Course Conditions

15 Years ago this was a great course in La Quinta when opened but continued course changes to make room for a hotel changing holes (disappointing) and now a development that the City of LaQuinta had to have is in bankruptcy…..what a mess and lesson on ruining a great course. The fairways are dirt for 40% , holes closed and cutting a par five into two holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

poor conditions

this course has alot of potential to be a top tier course but a combination of bad fairways & lack of direction of where to go just made for a unpleasant & comfusing experience not to mention that the marshall was rude & visibly acting annoyed because i was lost while playing a round of his own.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No longer a great course

The course was my favorite to play in Palm Springs region a couple years ago but the owner ran out of money trying to develop house and the club house which have halted construction for over a year. The course conditions were bad and areas of dirt on the fairways. Need someone to buy it out and turn it around.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 178
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful course!

Bunkers galore! A beautiful course, interesting and tough at times, hit the fairways! A+

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

No mention of terrible course conditions

Normally when something is going on to affect course conditions it is listed, such as aerification alert. There was nothing listed on GolfNow to prepare or warn me for the horrible course conditions. The course costs like a resort course but was in worse condition than a bad minicipal course. The greens were ok, the fairways were terrible. They are re-doing hole 5 so split up hole 7 into a par 3 and a par 4. The staff was friendly and courteous, especially the cart guys. Pace of play was good because there were very few people there. Will not be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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