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4.2
2167 Reviews (2167)
5 Stars
990
4 Stars
800
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
51
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
81.6%
Recommend this course
1872 out of 2167 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
64.3%
Recommend this course
9 out of 14 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.9%
Recommend this course
70 out of 91 reviews
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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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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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4.2
2167 Reviews (2167)

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Reviews 170
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 170
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful!!!

-1 after 4 holes, not so luck on the back 9, not the courses fault! I’d recommend to any golfer !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Best!

Love playing here! My favorite Palm Springs Course! Summer greens...tough to make finesse putts for birdies. Still had lots of fun and enjoyed the scenery!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place

Pretty good shape for the hot summer. Greens a little bumpy but that’s to be expected. Maybe a little hi $ for mid summer

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot, hot

Good course, weather was too hot to play. Got ten holes in

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

Summer Bang for your $$

Had a great hotdeal thru golfnow for today. A bit hot but love the game. Had to call golfnow to assist in booking it. Both Hotdeal were not available and the lady that assist me said she would personally call the course if they can get it. So glad she did. Paid $46 online. If you can put up with the heat, go for it. Bring plenty of water. Cart guys were friedly and also gave me extra water. Don't forget to tip. Goes a long way. Cart girl was leaving at noon and said she done for the day. Played with another gentleman and flew by the course in 2 1/2 hrs. Thank you golfnow for assisting. Had a Blast. Keep the customer service like this and why would you book itanywhere else. Very professional and even called back to confirm it was good. Be Bless. 🫡😇

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was fun. Greens were slow and the rough was thick. Best keep it in the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Beautiful Course! Great green conditions in our 100 degree desert weather. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Off season

I recently played this course, and unfortunately, it was not in great shape, likely due to it being the off-season. I ended up paying a higher price for this course than another one in the area in better condition. The course had a lot of dead grass, and some areas were not well-maintained. Given the money I paid, I don't feel it was worth it. I might consider giving it another chance in the future, but definitely not at the same price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good but Bunkers ruined round

Course in decent shape but the bunkers were unplayable and should be considered ground under repair, no sand in them, hard and clay, we have a 8-12 person tournament here every year and for $109 during the dead heat if summer is disappointing. Sand should penalize you not be impossible, ruined our tournament with some big unnecessary scores.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions, great open layout.

Course was in pretty good shape. Greens are slow but that is to be expected this time of year.

Pace of play... Just over 3 hours. Zoom!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and Challenging

The putting will put you in your place pretty quickly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasant Surprise

This is a very nice track, good greens and excellent bunkering.

Very demanding off the tee almost every hole is separated from the others so no bailout on other holes.

Very good range and great staff .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the time of year

The greens were really slow so it took a little bit of getting used to, but we had a nice round. Add a fun Day Out.

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