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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
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
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
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
32
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
77.4%
Recommend this course
72 out of 93 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging course

The course is beautiful and well maintained. Palm course has many water holes and challenging. Truly enjoyed the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good resort course

Course in good shape - greens ran true. For the cost of a round; driving range should be included; it was not.

If you don't mind hitting the driving range before you get to the JW, you'll be right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fine time

The course was in pretty good shape; however, the bunkers were very inconsistent. I assume that since the palms will be closing soon for fall maintenance, the bunker were not up to usual standards?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and nice challenge

We have played here a couple of times as Marriott Property Owners. It's a great track with challenging tees for all. The ladies play from the white tees and it's a bit longer at 5400 yards but definitely still playable. Several signature picturesque holes and water comes into to play just the right amount. Highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overbooked Again

This is the second time in 2 weeks that I booked this course in the afternoon. On both dates, there was a tournament ahead of us, which we were not told about when we booked. The course seems to perpetually be overbooked in the afternoon and I have yet to finish a round.

The course itself is excellent but beware of time and day you book. I will not be booking this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Scramble & Tee Times

Course had a scramble. Decided to still let individuals book tee times. Poor starter was scrambling to try and make clubs mistake whole. Ended up started on 8th hole and getting 10 holes in over course of 3.5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palms Course

Greens were furry and hole cuts were brown and worn. Bunkers were not in great condition. For some reason the pace of play was about the worst I’ve ever encountered there. Not sure what was going on but saw no Marshall’s whatsoever and cart lady saw us in fist hole and said she was done for the day. TeeOff was 3:26 or so but I was not advised of pace of play or lack of on course service. Was just expecting better. Still had an enjoyable time as people I played with were very friendly as we waited for groups in front.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and excellent property

The Palm course is a great layout that is forgiving off the tee and has visually appealing green complexes. Highly recommend if you can catch the right price. Pace of play was good. Course conditions were fair as they were prepping for the overseeding season.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Great day of golf.

I wish this course offered reduced rates more than they do.

Overall, overpriced compared to other courses in Palm Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but…

We had a tee time at 9:12 AM for a twosome . We showed up on time, paid our fees and went to the practice tee. The course had a scheduled shotgun tournament starting at 7:00 AM. Apparently more golfers showed up for their tournament than expected and were accepted. As a result all teetimes were delayed and the starter could not even tell us at what time we would tee off. We went back to the pro shop and were offered a refund. It would’ve been impossible for us to get another course on such short notice and that day was the day for golf during our visit to Palm Desert. Totally disappointing service from the pro shop staff. We ended up waiting and played at this course. We really enjoyed the course but the day was a bit of a disappointment.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Staff!

It was over 100f yesterday but manageable. Course was in great condition and I was able to get out early.

Pace of play was decent. I was a solo tee time and finished in 2 hours. Played through a few groups and skipped 2 holes, would've been at around 2hr 30m for the full 18 if I wasn't in a rush. I had a mulligan group playing from the tips and forward tees that slowed the pace down a bit. Tough life..haha!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course for the Right Price….

The photos make this course look a lot nicer than it is… the course is in great shape but doesn’t have a lot of character and you play by a busy road on two holes. If you can get a hot deal this is a good course, but probably not worth the prime time price they charge otherwise.

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

Fun course

Enjoyed the round with a good pace of play. Lots of bunkers to avoid..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff are great and the course very well maintained

Great condition of the course and the back nine was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun forgiving.

Course is fun and relatively forgiving just stay out of the water. Got a great heat of thee day rate and luckily it was overcast. Not many forks out there. Finished round in about 3 hours.

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