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4.6
960 Reviews (960)
5 Stars
606
4 Stars
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3 Stars
61
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
89.7%
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886 out of 960 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.9%
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4.6
37 Reviews (37)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.8%
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31 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Strategically placed bunkers and heavily undulated greens create a rewarding challenge that consistently earns top marks for course layout and conditions. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this desert resort course a repeat favorite for visiting golfers.

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 - "Golfzon Leadbetter 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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Reviews

4.6
960 Reviews (960)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 32
Brunch 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 79
Undulating Greens 70
Water Hazards 57
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 52
A Weekend Splurge 42
Locals 37
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 66
Convenient to the City 44
Worth the Drive 26

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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful

This course is one of the nicest we have golfed in Palm Springs. The staff was extremely friendly from the time we registered at the pro shop to the bag guy! We had lunch and it was very tasty and appealing! We will definitely play this course again and make the time to play 18 holes. Would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This is the 2nd year I've played this course, both times it has been in immaculate condition. I will admit though that I liked the JW Marriott Valley course more for the same price. Although play was very slow here, it is a great deal on golfnow and well worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Had a great day on the course.Wife don't play much but course was not super hard so she enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

One of the best Resort courses in the area. Don't pass up an opportunity to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was fun to play

Great resort course interesting and fun to play. Great course conditions and large undulating greens which were very challenging with the pin placements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

super bowl sunday

Got out early and got 18 in thanks to Super Bowl. Club house and restaurant was nice. Range balls were a bit beat up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Canadians

The condition of the course was super , the excellent location and course layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

well prepared course ... with greens in excellent conditions

the quality of the course and greens were excellent as were the practice facilities which included chipping and short carry areas

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and great condition

Great golf course. I play several times per week at private club and frequently away on trips throughout USA and Mexico. This course rates in my top 10. Bunkers are a little excessive and greens are difficult to read otherwise course friendly. . Would definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Frost on the pumpkin

In spite of a very unusual frost delay, we thoroughly enjoyed our round. The staff really hustled to move players out onto the course and to keep play moving after a 1 hour + delay in tee times. As far as the course itself goes, it was in excellent condition, though the greens are a bit severe for the average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

Had a frost delay. 739 am tee time delayed an hour. December mornings can be cold here. They take good care of the course. Beautiful course and scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

quiet course within city

The best Marriot course in the area. Quiet and very beautiful. well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 274
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

High Level Desert Golf

This was the 15th different course we played I the Cochella Valley in 3 years. It was magnificent! It was a great 18 with variety and clarity. Its a golf course that uses taller trees with wide spacing between allowing the mountain views through or just above the trees. A very picturesque place.

Difficulty was minimal but worthy of most.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic!

Absolutely stunning, unlimited use of the range, fantastic course, and a course staff that was just amazing! Will definitely play this course again this week and make sure to come back twice each trip I take down to Palm Springs from now on!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not Impressed

When I booked the tee time I had hoped for a desert course with outstanding beauty. For the price I paid I assumed I was going to get that. This is no La Quinta or Silver Rock etc. Greens are not all that either.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous course!

Nick Faldo has created a masterpiece. I have an 18 handicap and have played many of the country's top courses. What I particularly like about Shadow Ridge is that it is friendly to higher handicap players (wide fairways and manageable rough) yet very challenging and visually beautiful. The large strategically placed bunkers make one think about placement on every shot. I've played courses that have more flower beds and waterfalls for beautifying – Faldo allows nature to do that. Most of the holes are like a walk in a pristine park surrounded by mature desert plants and trees. There are a nice variety of short medium and long holes with plenty of visually interesting landscape features. This is undoubtedly my favorite course of the twenty or more courses I've played in the Coachella Valley. I played 36 holes there yesterday and loved every bit of it. ($60 replay). Somewhat pricey, but worth it if you value great golf courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

Well maintained, friendly staff, good pace of play, user friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course!

First time we played here. We will be back. Fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course, but a bit tricked up

Great value at $75, but not at $150. Bunkering was silly at times, not challenging. Greens had too much slope for average golfer to putt with less than 40 per round. Nice layout (bunkers excepted) and enjoyable for us, but not our playing partners.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow ridge holf

Excellent condition, our favorite course in the valley, a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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