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4.3
1829 Reviews (1829)
5 Stars
805
4 Stars
699
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
81
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
80.7%
Recommend this course
1554 out of 1829 reviews
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4.6
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
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22 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
The varied layout and well-maintained conditions consistently impress golfers looking for a standout desert experience with great value. Accommodating staff and a smooth pace of play make each round feel effortless and welcoming.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6622 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.2

Desert Springs Resort boasts two championship courses designed by Ted Robinson, the Palms and the Valley. The golf courses are known for their beautiful setting, offering unrivaled views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Coachella Valley. The Valley Course is considered the less challenging of the two, but both offer a stunning landscape covered with swaying palms and blue lagoons. The course features player-friendly fairways that beginners will enjoy, but there are also a fair amount of challenges. Like on the Palms Course, there is plenty of water. Between the two golf courses, more than 35 acres of water features come into play in the form of man-made lakes and streams. In addition to the two courses, Desert Springs also offers an 18-hole putting course, which offers all the same challenges as the other courses including bunkers, water hazards, and undulating fairways.

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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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Reviews

4.3
1829 Reviews (1829)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 48
Patio Dining 39
19th Hole Scenic Views 28
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 104
Bunkers 102
Undulating Greens 86
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 58
Advanced Golfers 53
Playing Multiple Courses 52
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 109
Convenient to the City 69
Near Local Attractions 25

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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Course was great but greens were slow

Greens were slow due to seasonal maintenance. Seems the greens fees might have remained the same despite the greens. I wish golf courses would discount when they do maintenance or don’t open the course till it reflects the planned experience.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 24
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Previously Played

disappointing

we had this place in very good memories from ealier times, however this time it was disapointing. Fairways condition mediocre. Greens very slow and mediocre condution; pace of play slow. Further, I might be old fashioned, but there was loud techno sound and a cloud of canabis from an other tee coming to our fairway, this was disturbing for all pkayers in our flight! Furthermore, guests lockerroom needs maintenance and clean up. W played this week public courses in the same area for half the money and at better conditions!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

The course cost is overpriced.

And the driving range was not open. Just not acceptable for such cost.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape.

Greens were very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

It’s a gorgeous course and so beautiful-

The white tee distance and layout just fantastic!

Makes your round of golf so enjoyable and wants to come back again and again!!!

Just love it-

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!

Everything about the Valley course at the Marriott is fantastic. It’s a moderate difficulty course in amazing shape. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

First time playing this course and would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course - excellent staff

The club house staff like Adam, Todd, Scott and Tim make this course a diamond amoung gems.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens were still a bit rough after aerification. Tees and fairways were fine.

A fivesome held up play a little early in morning. The starter said it must have been a threesome and twosome that joined up on 1. No Marshall out on course to stop that.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course and layout. Some great rolling fairways that give your drives an added boost. Very few buildings on the Valley course so you don’t feel like your in the middle of a resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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