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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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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great time, paired up with three great individual players. Course in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great track. Slow pace of play

As the title says. Played a little later in the day and pace of play was aweful. Had 4 jokers in front of us who didn’t seem to care if they got their round in. Absolutely not the courses fault but be warned that being a resort course my bring out the riff raff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Good layout, sloooooooow greens

Enjoyed the round…pace was pretty good, conditions were also pretty good…but greens were incredibly slow….too many other great tracks to play in Palm Springs to play this one again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Showed up early to hit balls. Range is closed and the course wasn’t in the best condition, wish they had that noted when we booked.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

It was a great course, wrong time to play it as they are getting ready to reseed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The most remote Pro Shop from the Bag Drop

Not a great start.

No-one at Bag Drop. So I carried 2 golf bags (my wife and mine) up 2 flights of outside concrete stairs, then along a corridor to the Pro Shop. After paying, had to then lug them DOWN another 2 flights to get to the carts. Who designed this nonsense. When I commented to the cart guy, his response was "don't beef at me on minimum wage". He then said "There's a sign with a number to call". That's fine if you have a USA cellphone. But we are from the UK! As a long-time Marriott Elite meber this is the second time in California in 2 weeks I've experienced less than MArriott-standard responses.

Very disappointed. May not use this course again. Sort out your logistics.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Review

Enjoyed playing this course. Considering the time of year in the desert the course was in good condition. The staff was kind and courteous. As a twosome we played in just over three hours. We’d recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course But Weather Stopped Us Short

We travel to Palm Desert every 12 - 18 months and have played this course before. It is always in pristine condition and well managed. Our recent trip was no exception. However, this time we scheduled a bit early and the hot weather was not yet over. So in 107 degree heat our foursome decided to call it a day after we finished the front nine. If you schedule a visit in cooler weather though, I would highly recommend that you include the Marriott Desert Springs in your courses to play. We will return!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
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