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Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort

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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
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78.9%
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1889 out of 2192 reviews
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3.8
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
64.5%
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20 out of 31 reviews
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4.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6761 yards 72.7 132
Black (W) 72 6761 yards 79.1 144
Black/Blue 72 6510 yards 71.6 129
Black/Blue (W) 72 6510 yards 77.7 141
Blue 72 6381 yards 70.9 127
Blue (W) 72 6381 yards 77.0 139
Blue/White 72 6238 yards 70.3 125
Blue/White (W) 72 6238 yards 76.2 137
White 72 6143 yards 69.9 124
White (W) 72 6143 yards 75.8 136
Red 72 5492 yards 66.8 117
Red (W) 72 5492 yards 72.2 128
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Palm
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.7/132 W: 79.1/144 528 392 162 330 429 366 575 186 415 3383 542 375 217 529 350 373 409 160 423 3378 6761
Black/Blue M: 71.6/129 W: 77.7/141 509 368 148 322 429 366 536 186 415 3279 513 357 184 529 340 356 409 152 391 3231 6510
Blue M: 70.9/127 W: 77.0/139 509 368 148 322 407 347 536 167 376 3180 513 357 184 511 340 356 397 152 391 3201 6381
Blue/White M: 70.3/125 W: 76.2/137 496 351 148 322 395 347 525 167 357 3108 495 344 184 501 340 356 385 152 373 3130 6238
White M: 69.9/124 W: 75.8/136 496 351 138 312 395 333 525 155 357 3062 495 344 171 501 334 339 385 139 373 3081 6143
Red M: 66.8/117 W: 72.2/128 447 312 127 280 358 320 472 136 319 2771 457 320 148 439 294 308 308 115 332 2721 5492
Handicap 13 7 15 17 1 9 3 5 11 8 16 6 10 18 12 4 14 2
Par 5 4 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 5 4 3 5 4 4 4 3 4 36 72
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1986) Ted Robinson, Jr.

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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Jeff1911274
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love to play Desert Springs Marriott

Great conditions, I was a single player who was paired up with some great guys. Had a blast. Pricey but affordable with GolfNow hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000008082120
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great course, brutal pace of play

Course was spectacular, but we turned 9 holes in 2:50. Multiple times there were almost three groups waiting on the tee boxes. I don’t remember seeing a Marshall come by to speed things up even a little.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u591185985
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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Rodney8935009
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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LadyGolfer2015
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Anonymous
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Reviews 2
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000003920264
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Slowest pace I have ever experienced

I have been golfing for 20+ years and never have I ever experienced the slowness of pace as I did in my round yesterday. At the third hole, there were five groups 10 carts waiting at the tee box and then it was stop wait play stop wait play all day. It took just over 3 hours for nine holes. I didn’t get to complete my round because of darkness and only got to play 15 holes. If the course wasn’t in such good shape and a very nice layout I would never recommend this course to anyone. I hope the next time I play this course it is not as slow so I can play a full round because it is a great course from what I got to experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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DaleMcGrath
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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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baier
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sthomaswhitehouse
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u754640908
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Hood resort golf

Course is good, greens seemed a little beat, mostly due to lots of ball landing marks, enjoyable round, wind was blowing pretty good, but still playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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fwormsbecker
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Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Tracer051
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Except

Had a great time with our playing partners. Going great until a fifth guy joined the group in front of us kill ed the mojo. 4 hour round turned into 5.5 hour round and major hangry pains. Would have liked a course marshal to be on the course. Otherwise, it is a great course, fair and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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baier
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top 10 in the Coachella Valley. Course was in amazing condition, and the layout was enjoyable. Very scenic property, made the round enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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esisneros
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

1st time

The fairways are wide and forgiving giving confidence throughout the round. I happened to avoid the sand except for 1 hole but my friend found many. Staff was extremely nice. I wish there was more options for food and beverages. I cannot wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u325674548
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overrated

Beautiful views but holes are not memorable, all the same. Greens rough and pocked with ball marks. Nothing special here especially for the money, not a good value

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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aldejewski
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Resort Course

Fairly flat and forgiving course that runs along the perimeter of the property with lots of roadside holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u218272461
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Desert springs

I thought replays via golf now are free. But not at the D S golf course. I thought sand traps should have sand and not bottom your club on clay, i think they should have a Marshall out, i thought fir the fee someone should have met us at the bag drop vs carrying club down. I thought there should be someone giving you and placing your bags on a cart, but i guess Not…

Pace was good 4 hours but no one was in front of us. Grass was cut and green.

I would not pay $120+ fore this course

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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robert208
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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robbygmo
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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