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Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6627 yards | 71.7 | 127 |
| Blue | 72 | 6323 yards | 70.3 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6023 yards | 68.9 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5262 yards | 70.2 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.2/131 W: 78.9/144 | 388 | 355 | 508 | 417 | 390 | 222 | 320 | 185 | 543 | 3328 | 521 | 401 | 169 | 368 | 458 | 221 | 316 | 494 | 403 | 3351 | 6679 |
| Black/Blue M: 71.4/129 W: 77.8/142 | 388 | 341 | 492 | 393 | 390 | 203 | 320 | 185 | 521 | 3233 | 521 | 380 | 169 | 354 | 435 | 194 | 316 | 494 | 403 | 3266 | 6499 |
| Blue M: 70.8/127 W: 77.2/140 | 377 | 341 | 492 | 393 | 380 | 203 | 300 | 170 | 521 | 3177 | 508 | 380 | 154 | 354 | 435 | 194 | 301 | 485 | 389 | 3200 | 6377 |
| Blue/White M: 70.0/125 W: 76.3/138 | 365 | 331 | 492 | 371 | 366 | 203 | 300 | 170 | 501 | 3099 | 490 | 361 | 154 | 340 | 408 | 194 | 301 | 485 | 371 | 3104 | 6203 |
| White M: 69.4/123 W: 75.5/136 | 365 | 331 | 473 | 371 | 366 | 183 | 286 | 154 | 501 | 3030 | 490 | 361 | 138 | 340 | 408 | 174 | 288 | 463 | 371 | 3033 | 6063 |
| Red M: 66.0/115 W: 71.3/127 | 307 | 291 | 418 | 335 | 330 | 156 | 236 | 130 | 443 | 2646 | 443 | 320 | 120 | 297 | 362 | 142 | 232 | 437 | 315 | 2668 | 5314 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by sjkimtx on 06/03/2023
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Photo submitted by dsavas on 05/16/2023
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Photo submitted by Ashdem01 on 03/08/2023
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You can see the brown spots out there in the fairway. Photo submitted by rkbrownie on 01/05/2023
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Photo submitted by jchron66 on 03/18/2022
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Goodtimes in the Desert Photo submitted by u000001238283 on 02/21/2022
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Playing his birthday balls Photo submitted by Lonangela on 11/13/2021
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Photo submitted by Lonangela on 11/13/2021
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Palm trees make it perfect Photo submitted by Lonangela on 11/13/2021
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Texas representing!! Photo submitted by THEMARCUSACOSTA on 11/11/2021
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Photo submitted by KristaHilton on 11/03/2021
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Birdie time Photo submitted by RGE7AD635C30124F09A on 02/17/2021
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Photo submitted by Brian4925085 on 11/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Docnak86 on 10/20/2019
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Photo submitted by Traci4521339 on 05/27/2019
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Coming into the home stretch on 18 Photo submitted by CraigBeymerBuster on 04/09/2019
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 01/29/2017
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Photo submitted by Albert6051042 on 06/11/2015
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Scenic, challenging golf Photo submitted by prondeau on 02/21/2013
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Resort Course
Played early morning with my wife as we were staying in property. The range allowed for warmup before the round. The putting green is closer to the 1st tee on the opposite side of the range which was nice. No starter on the Valley Course so we checked in with the Palm Course starter. Several groups at the 1st tee figuring out who was up first.
Course conditions were fine. Tee boxes and fairways were good with only a few bare areas. Greens were smooth, but fairly slow. Likely due to the severe undulations and mostly resort golfers. Bunkers were inconsistent and could use a bit more attention. There are some pretty holes including the 18th, but no real signature to remember. Several of the holes border busy streets so passing traffic takes away from some of the environment. Not terrible, but after playing PGA West the day before, it was noticeable.
Pace of play was good early in the morning and we saw the beverage cart at least twice in each nine.
Value was ok and the convenience was nice considering we were staying on property.
Disappointing in the course overall condition
I have played the JW Marriotts courses a number of times and the course this year is not in good condition.
bee's are back
can't believe I'm the only one to notice this, but the bees are back, just off the green on hole #17 on the valley course....has been a problem in the past....luckily- they were not in "attack mode"
Valley Course is average at best
Valley course has a fair bit of undulation which makes it a bit more challenging. Greens are small and fairways have lots of uneven lies. Not overly long from tips. Unfortunately, day we played greens were quite slow (8.5-9). Had minimal interaction in pro shop checking in....minimal. Pro hardly said anything! Starter was phenomenal, super friendly! Backshop guys likewise. #16 island green is an interesting hole. Beware of #18, blind 2nd shot to tough green protected by water/lake! Overall, ok to play once, but not sure I would go back again, especially for the price.
Nice day
The course was as beautiful as always. Fairways, rough and traps were all fine. The greens were bumpy and spotty. Not lush luke most Valley courses.
Great fun!
Beautiful course in very good condition. Great layout, fun to play. I would definitely recommend it. Nice Pro Shop and great service. Played in just under 4 hours. Great amenities.
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