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4.2
2161 Reviews (2161)
5 Stars
989
4 Stars
798
3 Stars
243
2 Stars
81
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
82.9%
Recommend this course
1869 out of 2161 reviews
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.4%
Recommend this course
37 out of 46 reviews
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4.1
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.3%
Recommend this course
98 out of 122 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
2161 Reviews (2161)

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

nice setting

Enjoyable setting, challenging for intermediate but that's Pete Dye!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
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Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
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3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Dead spots on the course. Grass growing thru the bunkers. Should be in better shape, disappointing to say the least.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 8
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Terrible greens

I have played this course several times before and really enjoyed it.

The staff was friendly enough. The course from T up to green was great. The greens however were something you might encounter on a $50 course. Having 2 types of grass with one obviously growing quicker, it was like putting on a gravel parking lot. (OK, a little harsh perhaps). They not rolling anywhere near true.

Very disappointed on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Phenomenal course and experience

The course at JW is simply gorgeous. Stunning views. Challenging holes. Awesome amenities. We have nothing but good things to say about the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Canuck in the desert

Patchy tee boxes and fairways. Greens were patchy rough and shaggy.

Neighbouring courses in far better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need work.

Greens were bumpy. Any putt outside 4 feet hopped back and forth

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