Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort

Although course conditions were very good, many holes had fairways with arbitrary and large mounds reminiscent of mogul fields, leading often to uneven lies, blind shots, and difficulty in following and locating the ball. The last few holes were more scenic and challenging because of the many water areas. The GPS often beeped and stopped the cart even when outside the cart direction signs, requiring backing up. The pace of play was slow, resulting in a 4 1/2 round.

Palm Springs at 6:50 in April means you will be playing alone and as fast as you want. Inly saw two other golfers the whole morning but I was back at the clubhouse in 2 and a half hours.

The course staff were very good and the practice facilities were first class.

There was enough variation in the layout that it did stand out against all the other courses in the area with similar topography.

The course could use a senior tee option between the whites and the ladies tee.

Not your typical resort course. Besides a few pock marked greens, mainly in great shape. We played a foursome in four hours.

Overall the course was in good shape with the exception of the greens, they were very slow and a little bumpy.

Well maintained course but several problems :

1. Very poor signage - easy to get lost

2. Starters don’t know what the other starters are doing - or even if they are there!

3.They will help you with your clubs to start BUT not at the finish line- I had to carry my own clubs up a car ramp to get to the parking lot

4. No elevators

5. Very little water filling stations on the course - and this is in the DESERT ,

6. Very few bathrooms on course.

7. Very little shade

Greens were slow but otherwise in good shape. We paid $130 on golf now which was good value. Wouldn’t pay $200

Course was not at all busy. Almost never had to wait. I don’t know where the other reviewers are accustomed to playing The bunkers had very little sand. On several bunkers, the sides have washed out. Many of the bunkers had a substantial amount of grass growing up. I did not see a single bunker in the condition I would expect for a course charging $174 for timeshare owners and over $200 for outsiders.

The greens were in good shape. They could be a little faster.

The Valley course was in excellent condition. The layout of the course is challenging but not overly difficult. Some of the fairways are quite undulating so can pose some blind shots. Greens were in great shape and fairly easy to read. The bunkers appeared to be well maintained and thankfully I didn’t need to test them out myself. Pace of play was very good although I did play early in the morning so don’t know how much that changes as the day goes on. Water on a number of the holes. Overall an excellent course that I will play again.

Sand traps needed attention- weeds and grass growing in them.

We had a great day on the course, the pace of play moved along well with only a couple of holes where we had to wait. The course is beautiful and in good shape, the staff was very helpful. The drinks from the cart were outrageously expensive.

Fun layout. Range okay but no chipping practice area. Good value at $130