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4.2
2192 Reviews (2192)
5 Stars
1002
4 Stars
804
3 Stars
250
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
78.9%
Recommend this course
1889 out of 2192 reviews
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3.8
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
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
64.5%
Recommend this course
20 out of 31 reviews
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4.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.4%
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
2192 Reviews (2192)

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Starter wasn’t too friendly, no ranger on the course to keep pace up. But beautiful views and conditions were amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mar 16, 2022

Course was in good but not great shape as experienced in the past 9 years.

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

Highly recommend.

A little on the pricey side but we’ll worth it. We play here whenever we’re in palm desert. One of or go to’s. Staff is always friendly food options are great as well as beverage cart service on the course. Only complaint the bunkers were in terrible condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Sand traps werE water logged. Terrible conditions in the traps from leaving the sprinklers on just before playing

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost great

Excellent course, unfortunately the bunkering was in poor condition and that shouldn't be the case at a resort of Marriott Desert Springs caliber. That's especially true with their elevated golf fees! Still an enjoyable course to play -- just don't hit it in the bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Marriott desert springs golf

I have to say the landscape and surroundings are lovely but there is virtually no sand in the bunkers , staff in the pro gave you the feeling you were an annoyance not a customer.

The saving grace where the team members getting your clubs onto your cart and on your way.

The food service offered may have been some of the worst ever - pre made sandwiches with limited options

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Watch out on #9 and 10

Pace of play was great…3 hrs and 40 minutes, greens were great! But watch out when playing #9 and #10. Range balls nearly caught us on both holes. We were counting the number of range balls in those two fairways and stopped counting after we got to 50! Don’t understand why netting is not installed! Talked to an assistant professional and he commented that “it doesn’t matter what we might try to do there are just so many bad golfers out there!” Not the response that’s too positive when liability might be involved. Unsafe and such a distraction. Here in Coachella another month…will probably find other places to play. Too bad!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Would have been better Except for Geese issues

Canadian Geese residue on too many green surrounds. Never a good sign when you come off a course and blow off the bottom of your golf shoes and remove entire surface of goose poop. Had to take two separate drops to be able to putt a line that was otherwise covered. Unfortunate, everything else was great!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Skip the cart sandwiches

Terrible $20 turkey sandwich with stale bread. Yuk! Also, bag drop area is not attended. There should be a guy there to unload clubs from the car, check on t-times, etc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great hotel course

Very enjoyable hotel course in Palm Desert! Immaculate scenery and features; well maintained and presents very good variety of holes. Fun round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Rangers on the course

I only played 12 holes. We waited basically on every hole. There was a foursome in front of us but in front of the foursome was a group of 6. When I returned to the clubhouse after 12 holes the staff asked how I enjoyed the course. I told them there was a group of 6 playing together. All they said was the group must have paired up. There did not seem to be a care by the staff. If they had rangers on the course this likely would not have happened. With the price of this course you would expect more care by the staff.

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