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4.3
1832 Reviews (1832)
5 Stars
807
4 Stars
700
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
81
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
81.9%
Recommend this course
1557 out of 1832 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
Recommend this course
39 out of 46 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
1832 Reviews (1832)

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Valley Course

Pretty good shape other than tee areas and landing areas. Lots of un repaired divots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Love this course! It was my second time playing there. It has a lot of undulations, and water does come in to play on some holes. Many of the greens are elevated or have false fronts so you really have to know your distances and carries to make it on in regulation. We flew through the course and never saw the threesome in front of us and the foursome behind us. The course was in fabulous shape and the greens ran fairly true - medium fast and less break than they appear. My only negative was the $16.00 dollar sandwich from the snack cart. They charge really high prices for their snack food. Ah, the travails of playing a resort course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good day at the links!

Enjoyed the course layout. Enjoyed the water features. Enjoyed the staff. Pace of play was a little slow.....it seemed that the marshal didn't push people a little.

Greens were the only real disappointment....slow, rough, furry......not what you expect at a championship course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

It was an awesome course pier I understand that is peak season and some prices of more. But I had a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways and greens review

Good day. Fairways were in great condition but greens were slower than a Muni course. Still give a 5 star rating but running at a 5-6 at best. Dead stop 1-2 ‘ to hole. Fox those and course is ideal conditions.

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

Bad ice

Our biggest beef is that the ice we were given in a plastic cup when we purchased our $3/bottle of water had a horrible flavor. I don't think the Marriott has cleaned their ice machine for ages! It gave me a headache. We both had to throw our the water and ice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens and bunkers

No sand in the bunkers - mostly dirt, Green is poor condition for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Valley Course

Fun track. Challenging. Enjoyed the course so much I have booked another tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. You must play it

This is on of the best and must play courses in the Palm Desert area. I loved it. Will come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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