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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
91.0%
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718 out of 776 reviews
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25 Reviews (25)
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4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
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4.8
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4.8
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4.6
Value
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Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.3%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7232 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.4

Located at the heart of the immense Anza Borrego State Park, Rams Hill Golf Club sits perched on a hillside overlooking the desert floor. Tom Fazio designed the course, fully utilizing the existing features of the terrain from the natural slopes and undulations to the many lakes and streams. The layout features rolling fairways and elevated greens framed by carefully sculpted bunkers. Each hole has a different character, as well as a different set of challenges, thanks to the natural elevation changes. The final hole is considered a classic Fazio finishing hole and one of the most memorable on the golf course. This par 5 begins with a downhill tee shot to a wide fairway that slopes towards a large lake on the right, then you'll face an uphill third shot to a green protected by an array of threatening bunkers and a large waterfall.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1983) Tom Fazio (2007) Dennis Wise (2007) Jackson Kahn Design (2013)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
776 Reviews (776)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 41
Patio Dining 41
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Undulating Greens 46
Water Hazards 39
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 46
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 39
A Weekend Splurge 37
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 54
At a Resort 11

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Can't get enough of this course

We have been playing Rams Hill, since it opened. It is open of the best courses in Southern California. It is worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/13/2018

Thank you whitneygladston for being a loyal golfer to Rams Hill! We always enjoy seeing feedback and reviews from our golfers. We hope to see you again soon at Rams Hill!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Rams is very well layed out and in excellent condition the elevation changes and use of natural desert is spectacular

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/05/2018

Thank you Jim8799883 for the five star review and rating from your recent tee time with us! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience at Rams Hill. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WOW really good

Place is special and could become a nice little desert getaway with a few more courses and some nice options for stays

Course is beautifully designed and cared for with a staff that is attentive and food to die for. Greens rolled true and fast. Almost all fairways were looking good and pure for some good So Cal winter action

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/05/2018

Thank you Nash3500578 for the wonderful five star review from your recent visit to Rams Hill! We hope to see you hit the greens with us again this season.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play

What you've read is true. This golf experience has the feel of a private club. Conditions are amazing. Green sizes varied in a good way... Long holes had greens 40 yards front to back with minimal break. Shorter holes had postage stamp sized greens with severe break. Thought the green complexes were challenging enough for scratch players but forgiving enough for a 20 handicapper like me.

Course routing and hole variety is great (except awkward back-to-back par 3s). Had a really nice post round lunch at the restaurant.

We got lucky with pace of play... Two of us finished in 3.5 hours... But tee times after ours seemed to be booked solid with foursomes.

Would recommend without hesitation. Worth the drive from San Diego, orange county, and Palm Springs. Give this course a chance... Guarantee you'll come back..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/05/2018

Thank you u000004004924 for traveling out to hit the greens at Rams Hill from Texas! We are pleased to hear you had a great time on the course and your expectations were met from the course layout to our staff. Hope to see you again soon at Rams Hill.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bandan dunes of the south

Bandan dunes of the south, we are doing a RV road trip across United States and a friend recommended Rams Hill highly as a place to play. All expectations were met with a spectacularly out. It helps though that on 14 I had an ace. Dinner and cocktails on the wonderful veranda restaurant completed a perfect day.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cabrini

Great course and very accommodating! The views were as pictureress as it gets. Wonderful layout, very playable and well maintained course. Great staff, who offered continuous help and very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/02/2018

Thanks Nwacavs for hitting the greens at Rams Hill on your trip! We are pleased to hear your course expectations were met on your visit! Hope to see you again soon on your next golf getaway.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

This course was one of the most memorable places that I have played throughout my life with plenty of views and unique holes. I would recomend this course to any lover of the game as it is an amazing course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/02/2018

Thank you Nstraub for the five star rating and review! We are happy to hear you had a great round at Rams Hill! Hope to see you again soon this season.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cabrini

Played here today on spring break. This course is very pure and the layout is great but playable, highly recommend. Played Torrey pines south the day before and enjoyed this more. Great place to play and not a bad drive at all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/02/2018

Thank you Claybird91 for the five star rating and review from your recent visit at Rams Hill! We hope to see you hit the greens with us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

We could come back again and again

I brought my golf team from the East Coast and after 7 rounds in 6 days, this was the best. Worth the drive! Honestly, the staff is amazing, the conditions perfect, and truly a hidden gem. Best greens! I would come again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 03/02/2018

Thank you Tanathomas for the five star rating and course feedback! We are pleased to hear you could make it out to Rams Hill with your team. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning Course!

What a fun day! Rams Hill is a true delight to play! Course was immaculately maintained. Tee boxes level and pristine. Fairways and rough cut perfectly. Greens very fast but true. Beautiful layout with great views of the mountains. A little pricy but worth the cost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best course overall!

As usual, Rams Hill delivers the best golf experience in southern Ca. golf. Doubt you will find a better layout, better condition course anywhere for the $. The only course that's worth an almost 2 hour drive, because your never disappointed, from the time you arrive to when you have to leave.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/26/2018

Thank you steves2099 for making the drive from San Diego to hit the greens at Rams Hill. We appreciate the five star rating and course review! See you again soon this season.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tuff sledding

Played on Very windy day. Drove from Palm Springs. Cool drive scenery!

Very few golfers given strong winds and cool temps. Was surprised no GPS in carts.

Excellent suger sand traps, green fairways, good greens.

However, at least a dozen courses in Palm Springs as good. Next time I would not pre pay and only do again under good weather conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/26/2018

Thank you r73899 for the four star rating and course review from your recent visit! We are glad you made the drive to hit the greens at Rams Hill! We hope the weather is better next time on your visit.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was in great condition

I always enjoy playing this golf course when I come to the Desert. Great views and conditions! The staff are super friendly and helpful. Check the weather though, as winds come up in afternoon and course could be tough for inexperienced golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/23/2018

Thank you u147952401 for the awesome five star rating and course feedback. We are pleased to hear you had a great round at Rams Hill. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow, what a gem!

I found this course online and have read many positive reviews about it. My wife and I were in the Palm Springs area and decided to make the 1 1/2 trek out to the course. The trip out there was a bit concerning, As the highway is in good condition but the road we turned onto from the highway about 30 minutes prior to arriving the was pretty bumpy and broken up. It wasn’t long until we were back on fresh pavement, but now we’re we going through a state park that had many dune buggies and dirt bikes enjoying the rugged terrain. Once we made it to the course we were happy to see the high quality finishing of the clubhouse and practice area as well as the quality of the first hole. We played the golf course and kept marveling that such a wonderful golf course was in this interesting location. There are amazing views of the mountains and the way the course is desinged you feel that you are in a different place from where you have come from. The holes have lots of variety, elevation change and visual excitement. It is by far my favourite course I have ever played in the Palm Springs area. I can’t wait to make it back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/20/2018

Thank you Mpate for the five star rating and review from your recent visit with us! We are glad you made the trip out to the course from Calgary. Rams Hill hopes to see you again in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rams Hill awesome

The course was in great shape and the views spectacular. Excellent customer service / friendly, professional staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/20/2018

Thank you jewett2 for the five star and review from your recent visit at Rams Hill! We hope to see you again on the greens this season.

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First Visit

Very interesting layout with strong terrain influences.

Big panorama views of the Valley. Interesting and challenging greens. Elegant Clubhouse facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/14/2018

Thank you nygs07 for making the trip to Rams Hill from Boston! We appreciate the five star review and rating. We are happy to hear you had a great time on the course. See you again soon at Rams Hill!

Played On
Reviews 156
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
San Francisco Advisor
First Time Playing

A Super Fun Track....out in the middle of nowhere !

I kept hearing a bunch of hoopla about some course called Rams Hill. Seeing some great reviews on GK I told myself I need to play it and see what it's all about. One slight problem. The course is waaaaay out in the middle of nowhere. It's about halfway between San Diego and Palm Springs. Not a bad drive if you live in either of those places but a heck of a haul from Northern Califirnia. With so many great options at both locations, Rams Hill just never made the list on any of the So Cal golf trips.

Johnny GK gave me an invite and when the MAN himself invites you, you make the trip.

And let me tell you it Was worth every minute of the drive!!

The course had everything that I like in a track: elevation changes, multiple water hazards, great playing conditions, and excellent customer service.

Per my intel this used to be two private courses that is now one "resort" style course. Greens were spacious that offered some fun challenges but gentle enough to give up a handful of birdies to the group (sadly none to me).

Fairways are wide enough that errant shots can usually be found in the first cut of rough which was thick but manageable.

The water hazards are off to the side with hole 11 having a river/stream flowing down the entire left side. It's probably my favorite hole on the course. There are no forced carries over any of the water hazards which takes a couple points off the design For me but not that big of a deal breaker.

The views are amazing and all in all the layout is awesome with a number of fun holes. Most holes are fairly straight with only a couple of severe dog leg holes.

There have been some recent articles about Rams Hill being the third best resort course behind Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. Whereas I can't say that I agree with that statement (there are just so many great courses in California) I can say that Rams Hill is Definitely, definitely worth the drive and a fun track.

I did have several issues with the website, but that may have been a compatibility issue with my iPad.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/14/2018

Thank you Alex326 for taking the time to write a great four star rating and course feedback. We strive to make each golfer's experience a memorable one. We hope to see you hit the greens at Rams Hill this season.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A long ride to get there. Once there it was well worth it. Course is beautiful, in excellent condition and very playable even though it was very windy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. A magnificent golf course in the middle of nowhere. A course you would like to play every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e4fb46aa-6108-5f66-a7ac-8190d69841d4
Commented on 02/12/2018

Thank you dalawyr for the five star review and rating! We hope to see you again soon in 2018!

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