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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
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4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.6
38 Reviews (38)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
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Layout
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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
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First Time Playing

Slow play for a high end course

The people in front of us were asked several times to speed up but it made no difference in their play.

The marshalls response to our group was we were to fast. I guess he didn’t notice the two groups backing up behind us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions

This was our first time playing here. The course was very well maintained, the holes had good variety and had plenty of challenge. We were 10 minutes shy of a 5 hour round, however. Fortunately, the weather was great so all of the waiting was not miserablly uncomfortable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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5.0
Previously Played

Desert Gem

Shadow Ridge should be a “must play” if your in Palm Desert or Palm Springs. The staff is very friendly. The practice facility is first class. The course is laid out well

and well maintained. An golf school and fitting facility is on property which is a plus. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
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Previously Played

Faldo master piece

What a fabulous golf course, wonderful layout. Greens are bit slow at this time of the year. Totally enjoyed my time at Shadow Ridge golf course. I recommend this as one of Palm Desserts best!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Everything is perfect there, from the layout to the views. The staff friendlyness is also remarkable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the money

While the price for this course is on the high side, it was a great experience. Course was in perfect shape.

Beautiful layout with challenging holes. Sand in traps were of highest quality. Recent switch to the 90-degree rule explained the good conditions, while making distance judgement much better since we weren't confined to the cart path. Highly recommend and worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5 Star Faldo Course

Great resort design, well maintained and nice pace of 4 hours made for a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5 Star Faldo Course

Well maintained & great design. 4 hour pace of play made for a very enjoyable day. Just one caution, check your credit card charge! We were billed more by the golf course than our reservation (did not book thru Golfnow).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Pristine Conditions

This was an Absolute 5 Star Rated golf day. Even though we had a slight delay due to frost in the morning, it was worth the wait. It was a perfect day to golf and the course was in 'Pristine Condition'. The lakes were even so clear that I had no problem seeing my ball that I just hit into it ;). I will for sure play this course again next time I'm in Palm Springs and I will highly recommend it to all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Course

Mr Faldo, gives you some generous fairways and beautiful holes. Lots of trees line the fairways but never come into play. Some nice water features on the back nine. Very green lush course.

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

GREAT Course!!

We played this course when we were here last Fall (‘18) and enjoyed it then but REALLY enjoyed it today. There aren’t a lot of surprises out there but you still have to hit your shots.

It recently reopened after reseeding and was in phenomenal condition!

The staff is super friendly, too (thanks Matt and Julio)!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

The course design is great. Every hole is enjoyable to play. Having several tees to play from makes it enjoyable for all skill levels.

Highly recommend and the course conditions were very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout. Generous fairways. Greens were in great shape but we’re extremely slow. I believe we were playing day 2 after the course reopened after overseeing. Cart path only which was a bit annoying but I did really enjoy the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good track-long par 4’s

Course was in good condition given time of the year. Conditions were very windy and greens were hard which made it much more difficult. A fair share of 460 yard+ Par 4’s from the green tee’s (blue equivalent) which were hard to reach in regulation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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