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4.2
2165 Reviews (2165)
5 Stars
990
4 Stars
799
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
82.0%
Recommend this course
1871 out of 2165 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.8%
Recommend this course
11 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.2%
Recommend this course
76 out of 96 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
2165 Reviews (2165)

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5.0
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First Time Playing

In top 3 courses with pete dye stadium and indian wells championship courses! 👏

Layout great, greens with perfect speed, grass conditions super!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course.

Really nice course, a little pricey. The only complaint I have is that it was a bit confusing finding the pro shop in the back of the hotel after parking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Lazy golfers.

The course was in great condition especially considering all the rain last couple of days.

Very frustrated that NOBODY seems to care about repairing their ball marks on Greens. Played with 2 members and neither of them ever pulled out a tool. I fixed 2+ of the worst ball marks on every green

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 88
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Excellent course for a great value. I can't recall a blade of grass out of place. Had a great round with a good group of guys. A must play course in the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course to play. Fairways and greens in good shape. Staff were friendly.

Only negatives were that bunkers surrounding the greens had very little sand and given their depth, this made for frustrating attempts the land the green from a bunker. Ened up blading a few across the green after my sand wedge bounced off the bottom on a few holes.

An on course Marshall nakung the rounds would be very beneficial here. Group in front of us were so slow, there were no groups 3 holes in front of them. Not the first time there has been slow play issues here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

10 minute tee times were ignored, with the starter pushing people to tee off early. Our 10:10 time went off before 9:55. This leaves no room for slack, so the group behind us was frustrated ant hit into us a couple of times. Then a single jumped in and tried to get in front of us. Did I mention the three bicycle riders on the back nine paths and fairways? Said they were lost and looking for a way out. Too much resort noise for me; won’t be back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

1 of my favorite courses

This course is absolutely beautiful and in great shape. Wish I could play it everyday!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience!

Really enjoyed the round. The course was in great shape especially considering the heavy rain the day before! Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience

Such a great experience at the course.. will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value 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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

Very fun and beautiful course in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time playing Palm course

The course was beautiful and we will definitely come play valley course soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great course. We booked a hot deal teeing off at 1:30 pm. We finished play just under 4 hours, just before it got too dark to play. Overall it was a very enjoyable day. Nice staff, great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens were a little bumpy and tee boxes a bit long but rest of course in good condition.

Person checking in at the clubhouse ahead of us was charged $100 less for his round and the person behind the counter gave them a sleeve of balls. A little bit of ‘what am I missing’ when I paid full price. Guess I’m a fool for booking on GolfNow.

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