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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
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.9%
Recommend this course
55 out of 64 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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Over priced

Bunkers were in bad shape. Divots everywhere. Weeds growing along the perimeter.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Palm course

Switched to the Palm course with the starter, no extra charge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

I have played this course in the past and loved it... until this last round.

As is always the case, we found a few sand traps and I always enjoy hitting out of a GOOD one. However, the bunkers were NOT properly maintained and were like 'Cement' which made it impossible to hit a good shot.

I don't mind this on a lower quality golf course but find it totally unacceptable on a high quality and high priced course like the Marriott.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

a pleasure to play here

I play here a few times a year. Always in great condition.

good resort course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over Priced Course

While the course is beautiful it is not worth the price for the following reasons. The sand traps are awful. Hard and little sand. Similar to the sand on a run down city course. The greens are so slow. The slowest in the area that we played. When paying the price charged by this course it should all be in impeccable condition.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

From the time we arrived until we left the experience was class throughout. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

besutiful

We loved the course. The only issue, out of their control, was the wind. Had we not paid as much as we did, we would have stopped early because the gale force winds significantly impacted our enjoyment.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 144
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A pleasure

Great track and everything as green as can be in the middle of the desert! Great practice facilities and amenities. Only complaints: greens running a bit slow and uneven; many bunkers did not have enough sand. Otherwise a pleasure… and we will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert golf

Valley course was in great shape. The greens were a bit slow but I understand it’s a resort golf course and pace of play is important. Wouldn’t want the greens so fast that the golf balls would be sliding off the green.

Fairways were awesome… looked as if I were playing on carpet.

Layout is great.. challenges you and makes you work the swing shot.

Overall I enjoyed my round on the Valley course.

Thank you

Rafa M

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Why not to go back

The pace of play was so slow that we left after nine holes , not a great course by any measure .

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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