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949 Reviews (949)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
93.1%
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4.7
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.6
37 Reviews (37)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 7006 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.7

Nick Faldo brings his exacting, often critical eye to West Coast golf for the first time at this Shadow Ridge Golf Course in Palm Desert. Faldo wanted a design that forced a ton of strategic choices and the architect team of Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt delivered for him.

Options? You want options!

Ten of Shadow Ridge's 18 holes are doglegs. The towering Santa Rosa Mountains serve as backdrop. The tall native tawny grasses contrasts sharply with the white sand bunkering. But it's the golf choices that are likely to seize your attention at this 7,006-yard, par-71 course.

The finish alone is enough to rattle an average golfer to the bone. No. 17 is a 157-yard par 3 that puts the wind in your face and nothing but trouble straight ahead. There's a lake to carry, deep bunkers and a green that slants left to right like a wayward chalkboard. No. 18, a 446-yard par-4, places both a stream and big fairway bunkers right in the straightest path to the green.

"The fairways are generous and the bunkering style is bold," Faldo said. "And the greens have plenty of subtle undulations that reward and encourage a variety of approach shots."

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nick Faldo (2000) Lee E. Schmidt (2000) Brian Curley (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Marriott Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Sauna, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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4.7
949 Reviews (949)
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5.0
Previously Played

First time had an Eagle and Par on 18

When I get these surprises, it’s a sign that I want to keep coming back!!

We were very lucky with the weather too

Have not had an enjoyable outing in a long time, nothing tops off this memorable trip.

Playing with my nephew who have not seen in years! My 92 year old mother came as a rider.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Awesome Resort

One of the best Resorts I’ve ever been, it has so much to offer,

Wish they had the Grill open..

I really enjoy coming here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Perfect

Everything was perfect. Wind and the dust storm was difficult but what a beautiful course. A combination of Eagle Falls and Terra Lago North this course is as desert as you can get.

CAUTION, if you can't putt very well, these greens will exadurate that defficiency. You Scotty lovers will learn that even a $400 putter won't Save you

Fairways excellent, greens flawless, tees perfect and bunkers nice.

The price is also great this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course but outrageous greens

I have a 4.2 index but found the Shadow Ridge greens far too sloped. They are among the most undulated greens I've ever seen and I've played many of the old-school greats for comparison. Yes, Mr. Faldo, we know you won the Masters twice but to make virtually every green at Shadow Ridge akin to Nos. 5 and 17 at Augusta makes for a miserable round for most people. Giant slopes all over the edges with shaved run off areas are also what await at this course. My son and I were lucky to play it on a very warm day that had hardly anyone out there, but in season it must be a nightmare from a pace of play standpoint because of the greens. Think of all the timeshare people surrounding the course who may not play much and then have to contend with crazy slopes on every green. I wouldn't recommend it to others with low handicaps let alone anyone else. Not trying to be negative; it's just the way I see it. Staff were great, conditions were excellent for this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Course

The course is in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GolfNow Beware

I booked my round as a hot deal for one the day of my round. I got a confirmation numbered and receipt that I paid. When I got to the pro shop to check-in they did not have my reservation? I was told by the pro shop attendee Adriano that they shouldn’t have allowed the booking of a single. I’ve done a single booking many times. I ended up being accommodated but it took some conversation to make it happen. There seems to be a disconnect between Shadow Ridge and Golf Now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent condition which was a very beautiful course

Good condition but green were a little slow compared to last time I played here 3 weeks ago. But overall is a good course to play here. Shadow Ridge course’s condition is far way better than PGA Jack Nicklaus which had many brown spots around the bunker and the green. And fairway was a little dry . I highly recommended this course to play if you visit the desert .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 61
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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