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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
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.4%
Recommend this course
58 out of 79 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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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
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course was our first time playing in Palm Springs, when used to a Canadian and Hawaiian golf climates. The turf was very dry and took a while to find how to hit the ball without chunking it. Additionally, the course seemed deceiving for distance because of the undulations and maybe because of the desert air - we found ourselves adjusting our club length from what we would typically play. The greens were very fast. We enjoyed the course layout, it was a beautiful landscape, lots of trees to create shade on a very hot day, and lots of waterscapes. The cart was ready with ice and water for us, the cart people prepared our bags and were very present throughout our round. We would play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always in great shape

This time of the year its tough to find great golf. This place in September is always a good choice 👍

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hit the course on a slow day... no attendant at the bag drop, nor a starter at the 1st tee.... not a big deal, but something you would expect at this course....

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

Marriott Palm Desert/Palm course

Ok...I forgot about Golf pass from years ago....but I met a golfer rhat reminded me of Golf pass... so the next day I used it... I was flexible with times and I did save money on the same course.... I', going to try in Myrtle Beach,SC now....

Mike F

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would come back to play

Played both courses. Like both of them. Wide open fairways Long holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun in the sun

Staff very helpful. Moved right along and had fun as always.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent conditions for the summer season

The folks in the pro shop were amicable and helpful. However the bloke in charge of the carts left much to be desired. Long story short , he filled the cooler w/ ice and then failed to put any water in the cooler. I was told there was a beverage cart, there was none.

And that the “shack” was open for service. The shack had a closed sign but thankfully a women did come to the window to take my order. I was able to play through a couple groups and managed a 2:15 hr round. Upon return I asked the cart guy why he didn’t put any water in my cart , mind you it was 110 degrees, he said “oh most carts have water in them “ no apology, not a shred of empathy or remorse. I play golf to golf , not to complain or critique staff but this was completely outrageous, i did go back to pro shop but they had closed and so in addition to the review i would like to speak to this clowns supervisor and give them the low- down.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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