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4.2
2191 Reviews (2191)
5 Stars
1002
4 Stars
803
3 Stars
250
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
78.7%
Recommend this course
1888 out of 2191 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
63.3%
Recommend this course
19 out of 30 reviews
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4.1
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.2%
Recommend this course
60 out of 82 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6761 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.7

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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Reviews

4.2
2191 Reviews (2191)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 82
19th Hole Scenic Views 64
Patio Dining 63
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 170
Bunkers 146
Undulating Greens 94
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 101
A Weekend Splurge 99
Entertaining Clients 74
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 171
Convenient to the City 118
Near Local Attractions 47

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4.0
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Excellent Value

Very fun and beautiful course in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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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Reviews 5
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Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

Palm Course

Good layout. Would like to see a forward set of tees added for shorter hitters off the tee.

Greens are still a bit bumpy - maybe transitioning for the winter???

Better value to be had unless you get a discount off the posted rates in my opinion or you just don’t want to walk away from the hotel.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 57
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Like putting on your driveway

Marriott, do you read these reviews? This course isn’t cheap but the conditions are. The greens are splotchy, bumpy and virtually unplayable. Why would anyone pay your price to play here if they weren’t a captive audience in the hotel? When will you fix this course up?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Beautiful property- Awful greens

I have played this course quite a few times. Last December they said they had some problems with the greens but they are doing better. One year later and greens are awful but they charge premium prices. It's time for a serious change. They are furry and bumpy. PLEASE! I love this property. We can't play it anymore. Get a greens keeper or something asap!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Too expensive

No one at bag drop. Very poor set up of pro shop location and cart area and starter. Poor signage- charged way too much compared to other options near by

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/09/2023

Sounds like someone was 3 putting all day

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but pricey

Nice resort course but pricy for the time.of year we played.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great golf course

First time playing this course. It was in very good shape. Pace was a slow (4h45min). Layout is beautiful. Course is challenging but fair. Greens were very slow. Many tees were on uneven ground. Would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather

Good solid course...

First time to play at this property (normally play courses in La Quinta). Good solid course, friendly staff and amenities are great! Overall the course was in good shape for September, although there were a couple of rough spots. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm desert Marriott palms

I’m a 15 handicap, made a big mistake and played the blue tees. Yardage doesn’t reflect the difficulty of the elevated greens. An extra club or more required on approach shots. Several holes with hidden water from tee. Check the gps frequently! Score.card didn’t have a course layout. Needed signs for next tee box in a few areas. Play the white tee next time.

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