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Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort

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2199 Reviews (2199)
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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
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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
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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4.2
72.3%
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47 out of 65 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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u6111099
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u6111099
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000002380931
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Experience could have been better

The greens were not in good shape at all, although fairways were nice. Group in front of us held us up several times - no marshall available, apparently. Snack shop was closed when we made the turn - couldn't even get water. Not impressed.....

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Giles5001235
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Gorgeous and challenging

Enjoyable round on this gorgeous course.

Was busier than I was expecting as Golf Now had a lot of open tee times available around my time.

Some residents Obvs taking those open spots which slowed things down a bit especially after they had played a full 18 prior to the 11:15 tee time I started.

Course layout is great and GPS a nice touch. Was a single and got paired up with 2 great randoms so the round was fun even if I played badly.

17th was a treat a dnd nearly made an ace but was still worthy of photo it’s so beautiful.

Greens were fast (from Seattle so anything is lightning quick in comparison) but played true. You don’t want to be pin high here!

Bar cart stopped by once but they stop earlyish so we only saw them once.

Need more ball wash and water stations.

Looking forward to coming back and would highly recommend if your looking to test yourself if a high handicapper wanting a challenge.

Would play again and again and again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u1606862
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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boozer41
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Mdoti
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Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Deal

Excellent course played both courses now and big thumbs up to both. The key is tee off before 9 am to play in about 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u5825123
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Marc6682151
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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nealoutonthelinks
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Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice track, great greens. Already passed on the recommendation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hworrell
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000005221855
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marriot Palms Course

Just a beautiful piece of property. Lovely place to play golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000007959513
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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James1830615
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the Drive

Drove 1.5 hrs to play this course. Conditions very good. If u only play flat lie course you will be challenged. Greens are fast but fair. Good test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4bgaither
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

Played the Palm course, we usually play the Valley and found this side even more fun, super cool layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Bobsgolf123
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Resort Course

Well laid out course. Driving range was closed for mowing so couldn't get a proper warm up. Greens seem a little stressed but the rest of the course in excellent condition,.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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CarlForssen
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marriott Palms Course-Palm Desert

Course is in great shape. While the greens are dormant they are fast and true. Very limited players, so no waiting times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u248041920
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Fantastic course layout. Can be challenging depending on tee boxes. Greens were a little bumpy after over-seeding earlier but typically are in great condition. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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