About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u826916558 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u826916558 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Boone43atc on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004876203 on 05/31/2023
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Photo submitted by u459521915 on 04/21/2023
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Great par 3 Photo submitted by nolan2509462 on 12/24/2022
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Road Runner hangn out Photo submitted by nolan2509462 on 12/24/2022
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Photo submitted by uYGIR9367YG on 04/15/2022
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Photo submitted by Stuartallen on 12/25/2021
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Photo submitted by ascotsgirl on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/16/2020
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Photo submitted by SlowLefty on 11/18/2019
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8th Hole Photo submitted by frednaimer on 02/22/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/25/2016
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 11/25/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Practice bunker Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Short Range Driving Range Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by morourke00 on 03/20/2016
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Photo submitted by Steven5117215 on 01/29/2016
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Photo submitted by JClemonsGC on 02/07/2014
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Beautiful resort Photo submitted by MagecD on 10/08/2012
Golfer Reviews
Disappointing
Actually the course was interesting and challenging.
My complaint is with the pro shop who insisted on charging my friend for an extra cart fee for her special needs child who can’t be without her. No other course in the valley has charged her according to her. A little compassion and common sense would go a long ways.
Great course!!!
Be ready to have a challenging round with a course in superb condition. Putting skill will be put to the ultimate challenge. Greens roll true and fast.
Must play in Palm Springs area
Shadow Ridge manages to blend desert golf with the lush few of a parkland setting. The layout is beautiful and a bit challenging. It's not all about length and here are shorter par 4s that offer challenges around the green. Speaking of which, the greens were in excellent condition and running quick but were not stupid fast. This course joins Desert Willow and PGA West as one of my favorites in the area.
Great Track
Shadow Ridge has it all, great grasses, very interesting layout, fabulous clubhouse and great service. The breakfast sandwich was very good. Most undulating greens in the valley.
Challenging greens
Most greens have lots of undulations. Some fairways have bunkers placed to challenge you. The rough was a challenge in places. Great shape and fun to play. A very enjoyable round
Playing golf like it’s meant to be
We searched for a course to walk and GolfNow stated on their site that Shadow Ridge allowed walking. Staff at the course stated walking wasn’t allowed under any circumstance. Sadly this the norm....not appreciating that walking doesn’t slow down the masses that courses are trying to pack on the course.
Great Fun, Great condition and Layout, Lots of Fun
We were the pacesetters for the day. Finished the course in an easy 3 hours and 3 minutes. Lots of bunkers, Greens were well protected. Fast greens, Longer par 3's, Beautiful condition.
Terrible replay rate with lots of openings available
Absolutely beautiful
This course had a great layout and everything was in pristine conditions. Only negative thing I would have to say is there was no beverage cart that came around until the 11th hole
Not for beginners
A beautiful, pristine course. It's not easy though and shot selection after the tee shot and into greens is key.. Greens are undulating with nary a flat spot anywhere. All holes require mental and physical challenges. The pro shop was must gracious in rescheduling our time to the next day so we didn't have to play in rain and cold. There are NO windshields on the carts. They did put a single player in between us and the foresome ahead which held us up at times. Not sure why they would not group them with another party. They often played 2 balls on the same hole while we waited for them. No marshall on course. Watch out for non golfers walking/playing on course areas.
Shadow ridge best course in Palm Springs.
We got a deal on golf now for Wednesday dec 3 because it was raining that day so we got on for $60 bucks. We were not planning on playing it on this trip due to the huge amount of choices there is in Palm Springs. But boy am I glad we did. I absolute loved this course by far my most favourite course we played for my first trip to Palm Springs. We played la Quinta mountain ,stadium course, dessert dunes, and a few other ones I can’t remember the names of. The lay out the perfect greens was perfect for an 18 cap lol. We tried to get back on to play it but it was booked solid. If you are in Palm spring and looking to play one of the best courses there in. Then shadow ridge is the on for you.
PS. I was not paid by the Marriott or any ones else for writing this review lol. I just loved that course so much and will definitely be in my list for a couple rounds next trip.
Course in Excellent Condition
Course in great shape after overseeding. Staff friendly and accommodating. Played round on a busy day in 4:30.