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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
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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
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 45 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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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Greens Lacking

The course was not very busy but the pace of play was not great. Some singles or couples sandwiched in between some really slow foursomes. The course conditions were average (turf in some bunkers, sand was inconsistent, fairways in decent to good shape), but several of the greens were really in poor condition. The staff was great so that’s a positive aspect. I paid the discount rate but feel like that was too much for the condition and the quality of other courses in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course in Palm Desert

What a beautiful course. Remarkably hilly for Palm Desert. Thanks for a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout but Pathetic Greens

The course layout was a lot of fun, and the staff was great, but the greens were completely unacceptable for the price paid. Grass was spotty and the roll on the green was not true, which I think is critical for an enjoyable round of golf. If you do decide to play, I would suggest setting a rule of a 2-putt maximum, since the greens will not reward well-struck putts. I play away on 25+ courses a year and these are the worst greens I have played on. Played an $18 round of golf today and the greens would be the envy of the Valley course. Save your money and go elsewhere. I cannot overemphasize how bad the greens were!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A good day as a Hot Deal, but wouldnt want to pay full price. Several greens had bare areas, and the fairways were generally thin. Grass growing in some bunkers, and minimal sand. Very nice layout, though, and a good but fair challenge from the blue tees.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marvellous Marriott

Great course and the conditions were almost perfect. Staff were fantastic. They really looked after me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value for Price

This course is overpriced especially given poor condition of the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Georgius course, some challenging holes. Course was empty yesterday. Played in 3 1/2 hours. Great hot deal, but otherwise expensive to play.

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

Fun resort course

First time playing the Valley course and I picked up a solo spot on special through Tee Off. Range was a little small and packed so the practice area is just okay. Had a 12:30 Monday tee time and no one in front of us and finished the round in 4 hours. Lots of undulation but overall a fun course and generous fairways. I would play it again if there was an another deal on Tee Off.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

Course could not be in better shape. Greens were tough but true....staff super friendly and helpful. Food options could be better but that's another subject.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
First Time Playing

Too Punitive

This is a well maintained course, and well priced for the area, but not very forgiving or pleasurable for vacation golf. It’s almost impossible to find a flat lie, too many blind shots, and too often a great drive is not rewarded because of the hilliness of the fairways. There are also an inordinate number of traps around many of the greens. It’s not awful but, when I hit, say, 11 of 14 fairways but still find myself with a downhill, uphill, or sidehill, approach shot on the majority it feels too gimmicky. I kind of expect that in certain parts of the country but generally not desert. Nice staff, good condition, nice greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Three hour round!

My son and I played at 1 PM and I was concerned we might not get the round in due to darkness. We were finished before 4 PM. Very few people on the course, so we were able to play as quickly as we wanted to. It is in good shape, some interesting holes, highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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