Shadow Ridge Golf Club
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."
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 7006 yards | 73.7 | 135 |
| Green | 71 | 6621 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
| Gold | 71 | 6204 yards | 69.2 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 6204 yards | 75.8 | 140 |
| Combo (W) | 71 | 5708 yards | 73.2 | 132 |
| Combo | 71 | 5708 yards | 67.0 | 120 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5158 yards | 70.8 | 128 |
| White | 71 | 5158 yards | 64.5 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.9/136 W: 81.0/149 | 397 | 609 | 342 | 177 | 417 | 489 | 218 | 371 | 417 | 3437 | 463 | 396 | 206 | 345 | 547 | 451 | 541 | 174 | 446 | 3569 | 7006 |
| Green M: 71.9/131 W: 78.6/144 | 381 | 583 | 306 | 165 | 396 | 463 | 204 | 351 | 397 | 3246 | 461 | 366 | 186 | 328 | 518 | 428 | 506 | 157 | 425 | 3375 | 6621 |
| Gold M: 69.6/125 W: 75.9/138 | 368 | 549 | 278 | 158 | 379 | 424 | 176 | 328 | 379 | 3039 | 431 | 345 | 167 | 306 | 485 | 401 | 485 | 140 | 405 | 3165 | 6204 |
| Combo M: 67.4/120 W: 73.3/132 | 368 | 478 | 278 | 158 | 275 | 424 | 146 | 328 | 379 | 2834 | 373 | 345 | 147 | 306 | 430 | 308 | 485 | 140 | 340 | 2874 | 5708 |
| White M: 65.1/114 W: 70.5/126 | 306 | 478 | 250 | 101 | 275 | 371 | 146 | 292 | 295 | 2514 | 373 | 267 | 147 | 260 | 430 | 308 | 425 | 94 | 340 | 2644 | 5158 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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8th Hole Photo submitted by frednaimer on 02/22/2018
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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 JClemonsGC on 02/07/2014
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Beautiful resort Photo submitted by MagecD on 10/08/2012
Fun & challenging layout
Overall Awesome! Staff was great. The layout was much better than expected. Each hole was completely different. Most courses although the holes are not the same, there is a similar feel throughout the course. In the case of this course each hole felt different and new. Each challenge unique. I only had 2 complaints, both of which are minor.
1 the fairways were a bit thin. I think it was due to when I played which may have been just after reseeding.
2 The greens although in great shape were very inconstant in speed, making it very difficult to gauge the pace at which to putt the ball. Allowing for slope a 10 foot put should go the same distance on each green, therefore consistent.
So in conclusion, other than my frustration on the greens my experience was great. A must play for anyone in or around the area. My friend an I can't wait till we get to play there again.
PLAY THE RIGHT TEES OR SUFFER!!!
The course is challenging, requires good drives and accurate Irons. Some relief around the greens BUT YOU CAN'T MISS IN THE WRONG PLACE.
Play the right tee box for your game or you will suffer. I had 2 idiots playing with me who insisted on playing the tips and it was hard to watch !!
Awesome Facility
Had a second opportunity to play this fantastic Course. is well laid out, with awesome greens, terrific fairways and super well-placed bunkers.
the course has some difficult rough and some areas off the fairways that can cause you grief.
Overall a truly terrific experience that you'll want to challenge. I can't wait un till the next opportunity to play here.
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none nothing more to say, if not good enough cancel.
While we are young
Great golf course and in great condition. The bunkers could be better as I thought they needed more sand in them. The pace of play was very bad. There was always at least 3 groups on the same hole from start to finish. The group in front of ours called the clubhouse on several occasions to try to speed up the play, but nothing happened. The ranger came out 1 time and explained to our group that the front 9 was designed to play slow but we would be able to make up time on the back 9. That did not happen.
Enjoyed the day very much!
I booked through golfnow.comsenile on vacation as a single and unfortunately played by myself. The staff tried their best to match me up but couldn't make it happen. Everyone from the starter and pro shop staff to the greens staff and waitress in the restaurant were very engaging to make sure I had a good experience. The golf course was in great shape and a fun challenge
Tournament course
Shadow Ridge is a very good course. However it is more of a tournament course rather than a resort course. The fairways are wide but the penalties for missing a green are severe. IMHO, the slope and undulation of the greens are a little over done. The fairways are plush and the greens are very fast. Look on Golf Now for a discounted rate as the green fees are a little over priced. Play it to satisfy your curiosity, but there are more player friendly courses at a better rate. The staff is first rate, friendly and helpful for whatever you need. The practice facility is the best I've seen.
Challenging
This was a fun but challenging course. Lots and lots of bunkers. The course is very well maintained
Can't stop a ball when chipping... Runs out
Was it good condition but the bunkers were terrible there was no sand in them. Didn't care too much for the course.
Spectacular -- Legit 4.5 star course
Fantastic layout -- great mix of holes and distances, some you can relax on and some you can't (#10 and #18 are beasts). Superb course conditions. Challenging w/o being tricked up at all. Very beautiful course. Fairways fairly generous, no rough but bunkers everywhere. Really, really, really fun.
One of the most beautiful and best maintained courses in the region!
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the great service and absolutely beautiful and still challenging course. Couldn't have asked for better. The price is a lttle high, but worth it!
Brush up on your bunker play!
Everything about this course is top notch. Enjoyed it from the 1st tee on. Mr. Faldo did his best to make it punitive to land in those many traps, but the fairways are generous and the greens accessible with a good shot. Staff was extremely courteous and friendly.
Awesome course
Had a great game! Course was in excellent condition. Weather was exceptional. staff at the course were amazing.
You have to play this one.
Great staff and the course was in excellent condition. The fairways are generous but you have to play well to score good.
Plenty of fun and challenge here!
Just reseeded for winter play and cart path only. Very green; greens were a little furry. But all of that was expected and communicated. Plenty of mounding in the fairways and on the greens. Good variety of holes. Very challenging with a great #18.
Very Nice Resort Golf
Lush course for a great round of vacation golf! If you're looking for rolling, yet open fairways; undulating, yet soft, large greens and holes that offer many ways to score low....Marriott's Shadow Ridge is your Coachella Valley golf destination.
You can definitely find much more challenging courses that will test your skills, but Shadow Ridge is a great bet for the average golfer who likes an opportunity to hit great shots and score low. Take the time to play here on your next trip to the desert!
Nice Course and Design
We were fortunate to play the first day after the course reopened from reseeding and sanding. Becasue of it the course was in great shape with the exceptiosn of the greens. A bit on the hairy side, but I can see how they can get quick once they are mowed.
Well maintained challenging course
Played 2 days before the fall overseed but the course condition was still very good. Would certainly go back and play it under normal conditions. Recommended.
Course is great for all kind of golfers.
They were thatching for over seeding on a couple of holes other than that course was in great shape.
Great Course - Great Conditions
This beautiful challenging course is a must to play. The course combines scenic, fun and challenging holes.