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4.7
956 Reviews (956)
5 Stars
606
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
88.8%
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882 out of 956 reviews
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4.6
9 Reviews (9)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
82.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 35 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

4.7
956 Reviews (956)

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 54
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5.0
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Previously Played

Shadow Ridge Golf course

Shadow Ridge is one of the finest courses in the desert area. The course was in great condition from tee to green. It has some very beautiful and challenging holes. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Ridge

Course layout is great. Can’t see other holes while playing one hole. Fairways were perfect. A lot of bunkers to maneuver around. Some long and short par 4’s. Back nine layout is better. Greens putted around 10-11. Smooth. Beverage cart was around throughout rounds. Gal was very nice and always smiling. No place at the clubhouse to get a drink or snack after 4. That was the only negative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No marshall

We have played this course before and love the course but the pace of play was painful. 4 hours 40 min group in front of us had no one in front of them and no Marshall to push them along. There is no restaurant it has been closed for years. There is a lunch counter but that is all. Nice course and great practice area but lacking some of the amenities I would expect at this price point.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Shadow Ridge

Was a perfect day for golf. Shadow Ridge did not disappoint . Great value especially since we are owners there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Shadow Ridge

Superb layout and challenging course. Course in good shape EXCEPT the greens. slow and bumby. Greens desperately need maintenance from volume of play. That diminishes value significantly. The layout is so good though that I would still recommend and return. It’s fabulous course and owners need to be more responsible for its care on greens

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

I found a course playing from the green tea is challenging. Layout was really nice. Fairways greens in excellent shape. Staff was wonderful definitely will be playing this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Marriott Shadow Ridge Golf Course

Shadow Ridge is one of the nicest courses in the desert.

The entire course is so lush and green, it's just a feast for the eyes. The course was in immaculate condition. The greens were fast and running true. The sand bunkers were in great condition! The course has some easy holes and then some very challenging holes. Many of the greens were undulating or had 2 levels. There are also plenty of holes where water comes into play. All in all the course is both forgiving and unforgiving at times, but fair. I recommend this course to everyone. I did play with my wife and another twosome. While I wouldn't consider it a drawback, the forward white tees maybe be a little long at 5158 yards for women like my wife. However, she loves the course and managed the length just the same.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Totally Enjoyable Round

We were the second group out after a frost delay but the course was in excellent shape. Staff were friendly and it was just a terrific round of golf. Will definitely be back to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect exoerience

Have to accept that great golf in Palm spring is at least $200…

But better then pga west, better than Indian Wells. Way better than Desert Springs.

Really the best resort course in the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shadow Ridge golf fun.

Nice layout, great golf carts, nicely treed course in a desert environment, very good greens.

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

Friendly

Shadow Ridge staff were extremely friendly and offered valuable advice.

The practice facility is second to none with great areas for all parts of your game.

We really enjoyed the layout and would come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent condition and fun course

Fairways and greens are in excellent condition.Greens are tough to read. Love to playing here. I highly recommend this course if you are visiting the desert. You won’t be disappoint .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

This is one of my favorite courses in the Palm Desert area. Conditions were great. Pace of play was so slow but it was on Saturday before Christmas so it’s expected. Otherwise it was a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good condition and Nice course

Excellent condition but green are little slow. After overseeing green need time to grow.

One of my favourite course in the desert. Course layout are very nice and fun. I already played 3 rounds of golf here . This golf course is far way better than the other 2 courses . A must play this course when you visit Palm Springs. Staffs are very friendly and helpful too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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