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Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
993
4 Stars
801
3 Stars
245
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
51
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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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JW Marriott Desert Springs – Palm Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6761 yards | 72.3 | 131 |
| Blue | 72 | 6381 yards | 70.5 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 6143 yards | 69.4 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5492 yards | 72.5 | 130 |
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
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.
Available Facilities
SpaAvailable Sports
Fitness
Reviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by pjfendler on 01/23/2026
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Photo submitted by pjfendler on 01/23/2026
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Photo submitted by null on 05/10/2025
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Photo submitted by lee3639809 on 08/07/2024
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Photo submitted by szemrox on 07/02/2024
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Great range Photo submitted by LECCK44 on 05/27/2024
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Photo submitted by zeetheman on 05/13/2024
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Photo submitted by Mike7651290 on 02/20/2024
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Photo submitted by Mike7651290 on 02/20/2024
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Photo submitted by markklop on 01/24/2024
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Photo submitted by Stuartallen on 12/27/2023
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Photo submitted by Stuartallen on 12/27/2023
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Photo submitted by hunzcam on 08/28/2023
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Photo submitted by hunzcam on 08/28/2023
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Photo submitted by u7300350 on 07/16/2023
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Back nine par-3. Photo submitted by u335951751 on 04/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u459521915 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u459521915 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163194402 on 09/30/2022
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Photo submitted by Rick1891811 on 07/22/2022
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1st hole Photo submitted by u314162824786 on 06/20/2022
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3rd hole Photo submitted by u314162824786 on 06/20/2022
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6th green Photo submitted by u314162824786 on 06/20/2022
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17th hole Photo submitted by u314162824786 on 06/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u945994059 on 03/10/2022
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mower chewed up my ball! See write up. Photo submitted by u314159758004 on 02/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u524489342 on 01/11/2022
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Photo submitted by Maximillon21 on 09/15/2021
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Restaurant view Photo submitted by u314160977475 on 05/12/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161455716 on 04/20/2021
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Photo submitted by nvorhees on 03/26/2021
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Photo submitted by KenDruid on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u425184049 on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Giles5001235 on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Giles5001235 on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Giles5001235 on 02/24/2021
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Par 3 17th hole Photo submitted by u000005221855 on 02/17/2021
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Photo submitted by iambadboygolf on 02/09/2021
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Photo submitted by iambadboygolf on 02/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Tiakline on 01/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Honda94g on 12/20/2020
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Sweet spot Photo submitted by u000005794341 on 06/29/2020
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MAGA Photo submitted by u000005794341 on 06/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u482596188 on 05/01/2020
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Photo submitted by jav2125 on 05/01/2020
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Photo submitted by Ian8682829 on 04/25/2020
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Hole 17 par 3 Photo submitted by CarlForssen on 02/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u526395398 on 02/07/2020
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Photo submitted by u526395398 on 02/07/2020
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Photo submitted by jallan73 on 11/11/2019
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Photo submitted by driendeau on 10/31/2019
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Nice surroundings Photo submitted by JohnLaQuinta on 01/31/2019
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360 from practice green Photo submitted by mikeholliday on 11/12/2018
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driving range Photo submitted by mikeholliday on 11/12/2018
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#18. Par 4 with water down left side. Photo submitted by TomLinde on 10/28/2018
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Nice views indeed. Photo submitted by manuelbravo on 09/06/2017
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Photo submitted by antofd on 07/02/2016
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Great views Photo submitted by u359984591 on 12/01/2015
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Photo submitted by drenchel on 07/02/2014
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Photo submitted by drenchel on 07/02/2014
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18th approach Photo submitted by Tomg on 08/09/2013
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Sunrise at #1 tee Photo submitted by Tomg on 08/09/2013
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Photo submitted by kbhaney2 on 06/02/2013
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Photo submitted by kbhaney2 on 06/02/2013
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from the tee box of the 15th hole on Palms Photo submitted by ajsimpson11 on 04/30/2013
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Spooner and Fonyo on 1 of 36. Photo submitted by CosmoBatman on 02/25/2013
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Photo submitted by uhahn on 01/01/2013
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# 9 Palms Course Photo submitted by dpeagleton on 12/22/2012
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JW Marriott entry w/Palms decorated for Christmas Photo submitted by dpeagleton on 12/22/2012
I Recommend This Course
Plenty of trouble as well as plenty of opportunities to score well
Great course condition and staff was friendly. Looking forward to the next round there
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Course conditions
Though fairways and tees are nice, the sand on this course might be the absolute worse on any course that I’ve ever had played..
Literally no sand. Ball sits on grey gravel looking sand, a 60 degree wedge bounces off the hard wet base and you have no prayer yo hit under your shot.
Sorry sand is part of the Game Marriott.
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 01/22/2022
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Overpriced
Green side bunkers have no sand whatsoever and become basically a one stroke penalty. Greens were inconsistent and bumpy. I imagine the course would be really hood if they invested some money into the conditioning of it, especially the bunkers. Not even close to worth the money to play here,
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Perfect day
Loved it would like to come back again
Would like more information on which segment the flag was in. The starter did not tell us. Surprised by some of the water that you couldn’t see because if hillly the course is. Drop zones weren’t clearly marked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Well maintained
Great course to play. Course maintenance nice. Allowed to tee off early. Challenging but fun. Island hile
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Excellent Course
Enjoyed playing this course was in excellent condition would like to have red tee’s at my age but still enjoyed very much.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good not great
No one is watching after speed of play.
Greens are on slower side and pretty bit up.
My biggest issue with the course- very bad sand.
Impossible to get a good shot.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On 01/15/2022
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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