Indian Palms Golf & Country Club - Indian/Mountain

About
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
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6802 yards | 73.2 | 128 |
Blue | 71 | 6288 yards | 70.7 | 123 |
White | 71 | 5889 yards | 68.8 | 119 |
White (W) | 72 | 5889 yards | 72.8 | 126 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5230 yards | 70.1 | 120 |
Red | 71 | 5230 yards | 65.7 | 110 |
Red/Gold | 71 | 4840 yards | 63.5 | 105 |
Red/Gold (W) | 72 | 4840 yards | 67.9 | 116 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.0/127 W: 78.7/137 | 280 | 201 | 406 | 469 | 467 | 431 | 419 | 207 | 520 | 3400 | 514 | 202 | 360 | 418 | 405 | 380 | 344 | 219 | 450 | 3292 | 6692 |
Blue M: 70.9/122 W: 76.2/132 | 262 | 192 | 380 | 465 | 424 | 403 | 379 | 191 | 511 | 3207 | 502 | 167 | 354 | 393 | 321 | 374 | 320 | 194 | 417 | 3042 | 6249 |
Bronze M: 69.4/119 W: 74.6/128 | 252 | 164 | 370 | 430 | 393 | 372 | 369 | 150 | 486 | 2986 | 491 | 160 | 345 | 383 | 299 | 367 | 310 | 157 | 405 | 2917 | 5903 |
Bronze/Silver W: 71.4/123 | 238 | 152 | 370 | 420 | 315 | 308 | 369 | 145 | 408 | 2725 | 476 | 160 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 304 | 146 | 399 | 2742 | 5467 |
Silver M: 66.8/113 W: 71.4/122 | 238 | 152 | 343 | 420 | 315 | 308 | 325 | 145 | 408 | 2654 | 476 | 145 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 304 | 146 | 399 | 2727 | 5381 |
Gold M: 65.6/110 W: 70.1/119 | 238 | 118 | 273 | 420 | 315 | 308 | 248 | 145 | 408 | 2473 | 476 | 112 | 326 | 330 | 260 | 341 | 278 | 146 | 399 | 2668 | 5141 |
Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by g1VPMpbyjoqMMKaJwgSP on 07/07/2025
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“Broken” range balls in a plastic bag Photo submitted by akuspira on 11/10/2024
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Photo submitted by MLopez760 on 11/25/2023
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Photo submitted by MLopez760 on 11/25/2023
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Photo submitted by u213169451 on 02/15/2023
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Cart conditions fit for this course Photo submitted by Hoot55 on 01/14/2023
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Photo submitted by smtre on 12/04/2022
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Green Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Tee Box Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Bunker And Fringe Photo submitted by SteveDB on 10/31/2022
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Photo submitted by Abbeycake on 10/29/2022
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Photo submitted by aftrwrk on 10/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161200879 on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161200879 on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161577292 on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159692800 on 01/02/2021
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Photo submitted by reistad on 04/27/2020
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Dont walk on this stickers get stuck to your shoes Photo submitted by u7022668 on 04/25/2020
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 2, Par 3, 201 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 8, Par 3, 207 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Indian) Hole 9, Par 5, 520 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 3, Par 4, 360 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 8, Par 3, 219 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
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Indian Palms CC&R, (Mountain) Hole 9, Par 4, 450 yds, 60 yds out Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2018
Terrible
The only nine open and we had to play twice. It wassoon to be overseeded. Simply put...an overpriced goat track.
This course should not be open
Royal was dead , not a green blade in site on any greens. Indian was cart path only which id fine, the greens were unplayable, grass thick n in patches with dirt, ball was like a drunk walking nhad to hit itas hard as you could n didnt gofar. They should refund all money. Never played on such a terrible course. I have played this course many times begore
Cheap and cheerful
Course in rough shape, everything kinda run down but cheap and we had fun.
Beware! Horrible Conditions!
GOLF NOW should NEVER list this course on their site. Shame on Golf Now for listing after so many negative reviews. I will not ever play this course again or trust Golf Now again! Tried to get a refund and was told there was no way! You played you must pay. PLEASE DO NOT PLAY INDIAN PALMS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE OR USE GOLF NOW WITHOUT READING REVIEWS FIRST!
Do Not Play!! Terrible Experience!
Paid for 18 holes for a foursome using Golf Now with cart. Upon arriving we were told that 2 of the 3 listed 9 hole courses were closed that we would have to play the only course open twice. The course that was open "The Royal" course was a disaster! Poor tee blocks, fairways and greens! Greens were either brown or PAINTED green. Tee blocks were not marked and were just rocks laid out. Actually the rate at the course listed was cheaper than the price we paid using the App. This course should NEVER be allowed to be booked on any App or even played! NO REFUNDS WERE AVAILABLE! Stay away! Cheers!
Worst course in the desert
The course is in horrible condition. Course isn’t watered so everything is dry. Greens are not maintained and are just dead grass and many have depressions and other defects. The starter was very nice.
The range balls are horrible, huge chunks missing and mostly broke balls and when I returned them after only hitting 3 balls none of the staff knew how to complete a refund. They asked me to come back after 4:00 to get my refund and when I did the manager was not pleasant or understanding and refused to issue the refund without the receipt (but the staff working didn’t know how to ggive a receipt if paid with cash).. there are multiple cameras in the pro shop so I asked the manager to check the cameras and she can see me purchase and then return the balls and she replied that she couldn’t do that then walked away.
WASTE OF MONEY. This course should be max $45. Anything more is overpriced.
Course Not In Good Shape
I hope the overseeding scheduled in a few weeks brings the “Royal” 9 holes back to life. Dirt patches in fairways and greens were hard, very short grass with dirt patches as well. I can’t speak to the other 18 holes at this course but they were in overseeding at this time and looked much better.
Not a GolfNow Hot Deal
Shame on GolfNow for even making this course a hot deal. After coming to the Coachella Valley for 20 years, I have never played a course in worse shape. And because it’s a GolfNow deal there is no recourse
We quit after 9 holes it was so bad. We did not want to play the same course twice. I understand the reseeding that has to occur in the desert and have played many course in November. But this course had greens that had no grass and dirt holes in them. It was like putting on concrete. The fairways were either dead or had grass so long it was seeding.
The only green areas were around the new construction where the show suites were and on number 9 by the clubhouse. Obviously the owner does not want golfers and is only interested in selling units. We will not be back until they get things sorted out.
And GolfNow should be giving refunds. I wouldn’t pay $20 to play this course right now.
Course in very poor condition
Time of year is an issue for many courses in the Palm Springs area in early November however the greens are in terrible shape and will not be better in January. Not worth the money even at “Hot Deal” pricing.
The value package
A fun, well run, and great little gem of a golf course.
senior
I booked for 18 holes. The first 9 was played in just under 3 hrs. We were told to play the same 9 again but there 12 people waiting to tee off at the first tee. the 2nd nine would be too slow so i didn't play it..
Pretty average
First time playing this course. The other two 9 hole courses were closed so if you want to play 18 you play the same 9 twice. The course was not in great shape. The fairways were a bit scruffy, the bunkers were hard and had grass growing in them and big clumps around them. The greens were extremely hard and balls did not hold. To be fair this appears to be mostly for residents living in th community and most are older. The pace was quite slow due to this and many people moving slowly or not able to hit the ball far. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant was great for a bite to eat after the round.
A solid traditional course
Indian Palms is a solid traditional course layout and offers a challenge at very reasonable rates.
Shockingly bad
Booked 18 turned up only 9 open. This 9 was in bad shape very patchy fairways and greens. No apology from guy on desk no starter just agreed with another golfer to take buggy and hope
Waste of time and money came off early pity there is not a zero star-my advice don’t go
The owner is trying to sell the course for Condos.
The owner is trying to destroy this course to develop condos on the grounds. They initially were closing the course a few months ago but the community is fighting back. Unfortunately, the owner will probably win because he refuses to maintain the property and also refuses to sell it to the HOA so they can take it over. He just wants his development project and doesn’t care about anyone who lives in this community.
Run down course
The nine holes we played was in poor shape. Very dry and beat up. The greens were dry and in poor shape as were the fairways and tee boxes. The only redeeming factor is the price, $35. The restaurant is good as well.