Indian Palms GCC
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2.6
1752 Reviews (1752)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
534
3 Stars
458
2 Stars
311
1 Stars
274
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
43.0%
Recommend this course
981 out of 1752 reviews
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2.4
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.6
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.4
29.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 34 reviews
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2.5
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.5
38.2%
Recommend this course
26 out of 68 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6692 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.7

This course dates back to the 1940s and carries a powerful history. Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy played many a round at Indian Palms, back when it was called Cochran Ranch. Eisenhower loved the place so much, he wrote his memoirs at the ranch.

The Indian nine is the longest, with the most straight-forward holes.

The Mountain nine is probably the toughest of the three, with plenty of hills out on the course and plenty of slope on the greens. The Mountain nine also boasts a rare par-4 island green

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jackie Cochran

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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2.6
1752 Reviews (1752)

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

IPCC continues to improve in 2026!

still a ways to go but someone is making an attempt to bring it back to life which is great to see!

we hope it continues!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst green in the valley

From staff that struggle to process customers to below average fairways you get to the sad sack greens. The best part of this course is the second cut. Only 18 of 27 holes open, I have played this course before but this is by far the worst shape ever.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cheap to play winter golf

Grass and fairways and tees are OK, but greens either don’t have grass or furrows of tufted grass.As an owner of said course, I would be embarrassed to charge as a more premium establishment in prime time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You get what you pay for.

I cant be too hard in this review considering we only paid $55 per person for 18 with a cart. Most of the tee boxes were in average to decent shape. Grass was a little long. Greens were very rough. Looked like they might have been aerated a few weeks ago but were still difficult to putt on. Ball washers inop, no beverages on the course, weeds in some of the traps. Good news is we played in 3 hours. Dont expect much if you go to play here. And definitely do not pay over $55 for a round!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

unhealed punched greens Y cant U water & fix poor greens no stars zero 0

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Poor Conditions, Nothing has changed in 3 years

I know they say that they are undergoing a "major renovation", but I see nothing that would suggest this. We have golfed this course the past 3 years and it gets worse every year. I never seen greens as bad as the mountain and Royal. The owners should be embarrassed. We spend 5 months a year in the coachella valley and have golfed nearly every course. This is the worst by far. Also, Don't forget to get your driver's license after they force you to leave it with them to use a cart!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 174
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Tight but fun”

This course was built in the 1960’s I’d say, tight course, bad greens this time of the year, I must say they’re working on it so the course is in better shape than last time I played here . I’d play it again !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course still in rough shape

Fairways ok, multiple water hazards just dry or mud, greens a mess, with bare patches. Only worth about half the price they are charging.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be goid

Course was in rough shape but nice layout nothing that a little love can t cure Staff could be friendlier and more welcoming

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed in course conditions

Too many weeds, greens in poor condition, soggy areas on fairways

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed

The course is in pretty good condition. Big improvement since last year. Three nine hole courses. Played Royal and Mountain courses. Greens on Mountain are pretty dry and faster than on Royal. Pace of play was excellent. Course not very busy when we golfed. As a twosome we played in under 3 hours. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better than the last few years but still needs a lot of work

Used to get a two month seasonal membership until 3 years. Course management and conditions steadily declined when we played in 2020. Then in 2023, they hiked the round price substantially, ended offering seasonal memberships, and the greens didn’t have grass! We left. We decided to give it a try again this year. Course conditions are much better but still only fair. Greens have some grass, some bumpy, but surprising speedy. There appeared to be a pro shop but it was closed. Payed at a window, more like a driving range, and the range balls came in a plastic bag. It is too bad. The course has a decent layout and could be a good test of golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are terrible

ould be they are fixing them but its like putting on cordory

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course routing

The course has potential,but fall seeding did not take very well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor greens

Played the Mountain and Royal course. Overheard a fellow golfer after playing Indian Course tell the starter it was terrible and asked why he had to play it and got a shrug in response. Don’t know if you get a choice. Mountain and Royal were okay except the greens are in tough shape so don’t expect a true roll. Maybe next year they will have the greens repaired.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Come on back!

We've been playing Indian Palms for around 15 years. It has gone through a significant course renovation that started in the Summer of 2025. It is now, with a few exceptions, in the best condition it has been in for a decade! The fairways are well overseeded, and they are keeping the course trimmed. The greens are fairly consistent in speed. There are many water features and lots of trees that have been improved/trimmed or removed.

There are three nines, Royal and Mountain are in the very best shape. The Indian has a couple greens that need to be replaced/resodded. Bunkers in the Coachella Valley are hit and miss due to the windstorms we often see. So, Bunkers here are mostly poor condition and in need of added sand.

It you want to save some green fees in the valley, come and play here. The course layout and incredible mountain views are well worth the green fees! The food in the Hangar 19 bar and grill will also be a great treat for you! It's all delicious and good proportions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

I just don't understand how during the season the greens are brown and sandy. This course condition would even be bad during the summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Looking good!

We booked our round based on recent reviews reporting that current management is making a concerted effort to improve the quality of the course and has made great progress towards that goal. We played the Mountain/Royal course with a “local” who confirmed that assessment. Independently, we were very pleased with the conditions overall…fairways were very accommodating and the greens were fast and true, albeit still “filling in” and a bit sandy, having been renovated (we were told) not too long ago. The bunkers, however, are sorely in need of more sand. However, with the price of golf in the Palm Desert area, we felt we got a good experience and good value for what we paid. We will likely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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