Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
About
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 | 6622 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6622 yards | 78.9 | 144 |
| Black/Blue | 72 | 6440 yards | 71.4 | 129 |
| Black/Blue (W) | 72 | 6440 yards | 77.8 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 6318 yards | 70.8 | 127 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6318 yards | 77.2 | 140 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6146 yards | 70.0 | 125 |
| Blue/White (W) | 72 | 6146 yards | 76.3 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 6018 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6018 yards | 75.5 | 136 |
| Red | 72 | 5262 yards | 66.0 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5262 yards | 71.3 | 127 |
| 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 lee3639809 on 12/01/2025
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Photo submitted by tXwBHJEjWabk1zTbOJ1p on 03/31/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001789921 on 01/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001789921 on 01/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001789921 on 01/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001789921 on 01/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u000001789921 on 01/23/2025
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Photo submitted by lee3639809 on 08/17/2024
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Photo submitted by VapOk6SwqGEgJc7EHgOu on 05/06/2024
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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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Photo submitted by cginkc on 11/02/2021
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Birdie time Photo submitted by RGE7AD635C30124F09A on 02/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006343433 on 01/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001846955 on 03/24/2020
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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 ROSS7774078 on 10/04/2019
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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 GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 01/29/2017
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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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Photo submitted by u000005905843 on 11/25/2012
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.
Great Course in Palm Desert
What a beautiful course. Remarkably hilly for Palm Desert. Thanks for a great day.
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!
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.
Marvellous Marriott
Great course and the conditions were almost perfect. Staff were fantastic. They really looked after me.
Value for Price
This course is overpriced especially given poor condition of the greens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.