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4.2
2167 Reviews (2167)
5 Stars
990
4 Stars
800
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
51
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
81.6%
Recommend this course
1872 out of 2167 reviews
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
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1
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1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
64.3%
Recommend this course
9 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.2%
Recommend this course
71 out of 92 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6761 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.3

Desert Springs Resort has a longstanding reputation as a luxury resort that offers something for everyone. There are two championship golf courses that sprawl across beautifully landscaped grounds covered with lush vegetation and sparkling lagoons, providing a scenic oasis amidst the desert surroundings. From nearly every hole at the resort, golfers can enjoy panoramic views of the Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains. Water is the most prominent feature of both golf courses. Between the two of them, over 35 acres of water features come into play. The Palms Course is the slightly more challenging layout of the two, but both are accessible to players of all skill levels. The layout features well guarded greens, thick rough and towering palm trees bordering the holes. It has a memorable finishing stretch that starts with an island par-3 on the 17th and finishes with a tricky dogleg par 4 with water all along the left side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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4.2
2167 Reviews (2167)

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Reviews 10
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is nice, too bad the staff is so impatient

The course is fine, the greens and fairways are nice, the starter and staff don't reallyy have time for anyone as they try to push people through so fast, but I guess that's business. The food at the turn was very good. There is a lot of noise from traffic and being right next to thoroughfares. The maintenance people mowing did not care that they were in your way at all. BUT the Par 3's were nice.. I play in the desert a lot, but won;'t be coming back here. for the cost, I expect at least courtesy from the staff.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Scenic and Pristine!

Amazing course. A little gem in the desert!

One of my favourites!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course JW Marriot-Palms

Presious Course and Great Team (Shop, carts crew and Starter)

Had the opportunity to play with people I didn't knew and we had a Great Time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart

A goodday

We actually played the Valley Course.It is a nice course. The deep traps were a challenge for us. Also, there had been some heavy winds and the course had not been cleaned up from the debris from the trees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A beautiful course in Palm Desert

I first played here in 1986 when I had a convention at the Desert Springs Marriott. It was an eye opening golf course at that time. I went there few more times from the 80s to 90s. Since there were so many new golf courses built in P/S area, I did not play Desert Spring for 20 years. It was a surprise that this place was still the top course in P/S area, my friend and I enjoyed it very much. It was one of the best public golf courses in the desert. It was a long drive from LA, but the it as a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good day on the course

It was good except for they had not cleaned up the debris from the strong winds the previous Saturday.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun and challenging course in great condition

This was my 4th visit, but the first time playing the Palm Coarse. The staff, as always was extremely attentive and friendly, and the Coarse is in top notch condition. Always a good experience here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course.

It was a first experience. I like the course layout and atmosphere, but the green was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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