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4.6
1027 Reviews (1027)
5 Stars
653
4 Stars
326
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
995 out of 1027 reviews
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4.6
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.1%
Recommend this course
48 out of 51 reviews
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4.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
59 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
This par-3 course impresses with scenic waterfalls, undulating greens, and beautifully maintained fairways that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Smooth pace of play, friendly staff, and outstanding value make it a top pick in the Coachella Valley.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2070 yards
Slope 113
Rating 51.8
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Palm Royale Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops, cut-offs or swimming attire. Collared shirt is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
1027 Reviews (1027)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 32
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 30
Seniors 22
Beginners 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
At a Resort 8

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Easy Par 3

Great little course. Club house closed during this time. Make sure you bring your own water. Easy course to work on your short game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

$15

18 hole par 3. No one out there this time of year and an excellent way too practice your short game. Drop a few. It’s all yours. Nice people. It’s in good shape, but you have to be, too. Walking only and kind of hilly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

We enjoy playing the par 3 , it’s always in great shape. Price is right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short game

This is a gated community , GPS was right, just follow it. The layout was a tad confusing, but we were playing behind a couple of guys who were retiree residents.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

Love to be able to walk this course. Holes are a good mix of easy and challenging. Love the water features, bunker layout and just ease of play at Palm Royale. Good value on GolfNow too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

A great fun course to challenge and tune up my short game. Always in good shape with fast greens and well groomed bunkers. Wouldn’t change a thing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great for short game practice

Palm Royale is a very nice executive course with 18 par 3 holes. Fairways and greens are very playable; the rough is thicker grass, perfect for practicing the kinds of short shots I'll have at my home course. Water was in play on some holes. Even though the holes are all under 140 yards, you still have to hit the green from the tee to keep your score down. Most holes have some elevation changes and sloped areas, making them more interesting. Overall, the course is very scenic and playing there is a pleasure..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

tricky

Challenging for a par 3 unless you hit the green!

Small fairways, narrow, long grass, lots of water. nice greens when you get there!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Enjoyable par 3 course

This scenic par 3 walking-only course was a pleasure to play. Great practice for 80-120 yard tee shots, chipping and putting. All of the surfaces were in excellent condition. It was pretty easy if you hit the green from the tee, but missing the green provided opportunities for trouble (thick rough, water, sand). Greens were quite fast, but readable. It took about 3 hours to play this 2000 yard long 18-hole course, probably 30 min too long. But it was a nice day and we had a fine time. We’ll come back for more short game practice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back again

Played here with my son about 25 years ago. Played this time with my 8 year old grandson and two son-in-laws. Greens, Sand and course in great shape. Tee boxes beat up but playable. Staff was super nice. Our foursome played in about 3 hours. Grandson parred the 154 yard hole by hitting onto green and two putting! What could be better!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

This is a fun and challenging par 3. Great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm Royale CC with Craig and Tom

The 4th time I’ve ever played but the 2nd time in Palm Desert Valley area. I chose this course because it’s a Par 3 Executive course that was a mile from our condo. I was very fortunate to be paired with two regulars, one who had a place on the course. Craig and Tom were so helpful to me being such a novice and they improved my game as the holes got near 16-18. Beautiful course layout and surroundings and water hazards. Another great day of golf in the desert.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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