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Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort

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4.1
2199 Reviews (2199)
5 Stars
1006
4 Stars
806
3 Stars
250
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
52
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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78.7%
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1895 out of 2199 reviews
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3.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.4%
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25 out of 35 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.6%
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45 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Open fairways, rolling hills, and cool water hazards create a layout that consistently earns high praise from recent golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and solid value make this course easy to recommend.

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

4.1
2199 Reviews (2199)

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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RG26F6C630A40A24546B
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
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boblien
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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madgolfman
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Resort Course in the Desert

Played here for the first time today. Interesting layout. Very hilly with very few flat lies.

Tees, Fairways and Greens in excellent condition. Wide fairways will keep most balls in play. Greens were quite undulating. And the bunkering was a bit extreme. Bunkers well paced in the fairways and around greens but very severe, maybe to much.

Enjoyed the round and may return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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DrDarryl6874755
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Amenities Good
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RG26F6C630A40A24546B
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
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ingtusa
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jkighawk
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Reviews 220
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Soilandspirit
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u1359009849
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Astor1946
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3.0
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There were no red tees for women. Also no Marshall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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backtheblue121
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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic Course

Course was in phenomenal shape. Starter and other staff were very informative. Greens were fast and challenging. Groups in front of us were playing quickly and we were done in about 3 and 1/2 hours. Never had to wait on the tee box. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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floridamonsy
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Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Its too bad

I love these courses. However, the cart drink prices are way too high. I stopped buying drinks for that reason. The last time I played there before this time was a 5 hr round. I thought, ok, a bad day for somebody up ahead. However, this time I quit after 4 hours and finishing only 13 holes. The cart guy tried to save me by explaing how many people played that day. He also offered to try and get me a free round. I thought, wait a minute, they knew how busy it was and didnt put a marshall out to keep things moving??? Bad management. 6 hr rounds dont happen in March much less than Sept. See ya. Its too bad. I really loved the courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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golftoday56
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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Dgalbre
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Klhinthorne
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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backtheblue121
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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Another great round

Course was in very good shape for this time of year. While it is starting to brown out as it looks.like.they are getting ready to overseed soon, it did not affect the course at all. Greens were in good shape and pretty fast. Played with two others and finished in 3 1/2 hours. Starter was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000002261883
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005819189
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful course

Great course. Very challenging and very good condition!

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