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4.3
1831 Reviews (1831)
5 Stars
807
4 Stars
699
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
81.8%
Recommend this course
1556 out of 1831 reviews
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 28 reviews
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4.5
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 47 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
1831 Reviews (1831)

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 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My wife and I played on Monday and came back today with friends. Good track, challenging but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palm Course

Big mess up on tee times

I was a single who had a confirmation at 11 with a three some , 4 people showed up and I was forced to play as a single between two Foresomes

Bad day

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 139
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

course

excellent course but very short par 4s good for a moderate player

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart trouble but no service available

Nice course but cart stopped on 17th hole at 330 and nobody in the clubhouse and cart barn number not an option for phone prompts

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too expensive for condition of course.

We got a hot deal from golf now at $98 for this course. It was a $40 reduction from the regular rate. But it was still not worth the money. The course was not in good condition and The bunkers were also in horrible shape. The sound was like dirt. They have really let this course go unfortunately. Comparing it to shadow Ridge which we played yesterday there was no comparison.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Due to COVID 19 there are of course not regular service etc. hwr the staff was excellent.,They handled this very good and informative of the rules of engagement.

The fairways in grate condition, bunkers OK, the green were well maintained but little slow.

Overall an enjoyable Sunday at the golf course.

Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf

Everything was in really good condition the greens were smooth and well kept in the fairways were all well manicured

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Treasure on a Day When Few Options Were Available!

More and more courses in the Coachella Valley are closing so it was just a treat to be able to play. Course was reasonably busy, but we finished in four hours. It’s was in great shape. They even had cart girls on the course. No ball washers, water or rakes (To be expected) on the course. Staff was attentive and friendly. Well worth the $69 it cost to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a fun course

well kept fairways and rough. no tricks and the GPS in each cart helps with strategy. Pace of play was good with only average wait on the Par 3s

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always So Green

Haven't played JW in a couple of seasons. Every time I go I enjoy the beauty of the property. Course was in great condition with the exception of inconsistent greens. They were a little dry with varying rolling speeds. I enjoy this course every time I play it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Mixed feelings!

Course staff was very helpful upon arrival. When leaving was little to no help.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice track to open your

Great place to open your first round of golf in the new year it’s been cold and wet out east nice to be able to play in some sunshine :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day in the desert

Had my nephew out from Utah and played thus course for the first time. The course and all the grounds are in pristine condition and absolutely beautiful wide fairways. I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone.

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