Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Plays a little shorter than some other courses, but really fun and one of the best in the area

The back 9 was being aeration and closed, so had to golf the front 9 2 (two) times.

I would have never accepted to play at this facility if golfnow accurate included this in their notes, while I was booking.

Yhe course sent an email 22 hrs prior to golfing, but it was to late to rebook and get a refund.

The course is located right in the heart of the Marriott Villas, offering convenient access. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition, but the bunkers could use improvement—many had too little sand, making bunker shots difficult.

The layout is fairly straightforward and more forgiving than typical desert courses, which may appeal to casual players. However, the greens are heavily undulated, and if it's your first time playing here, those tricky slopes could easily cost you a few strokes.

Pace of play was reasonable—my round took about four hours, which is fair considering the June heat.

That said, I don’t plan to return. The course lacks the distinct character or ambiance you'd expect from a desert golf experience. It felt like a simple, pleasant layout—something you could find at a nice course anywhere, rather than a destination worth traveling for.

As good if not better than Desert Willow, PGA West, Classic Club etc. Hits my top 5 in Cochella.

The bunkers did not have sand therein, mostly hard baked clay and bunkers were not raked.

Up to 4 foursomes waiting on several holes causing significant waiting. It took 5.5 hours to play the 18 hole round. Which made for frustrating round.

One of my new faves down here. Everything just fantastic. Fair but enough challenge for the good golfers (I am not one). It is a shame with regards to the development and clubhouse.

We will definitely be back.

I love this course. This was our second time playing this course on this vacation. I am looking to play here before we go to Santa Barbara.