Indian Palms GCC
A view over the water of a hole at Indian Palms Golf & Country Club
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2.6
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
538
3 Stars
463
2 Stars
312
1 Stars
277
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
40.6%
Recommend this course
988 out of 1765 reviews
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2.8
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.6
41.7%
Recommend this course
15 out of 36 reviews
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2.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.5
36.4%
Recommend this course
20 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Welcoming staff and a notably smooth pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable across all three nine-hole layouts. Wide fairways, solid course conditions, and affordable rates offer strong value for golfers at every skill level.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6430 yards
Slope 134
Rating 76.9

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.

You might become enraptured with Indian Palms' past. But the course itself has very much moved into the 21st century.

Eighteen of its 27 holes went through a massive renovation a few years ago. Some of the most dramatic changes are on the greens, once generally flat and small and tilting from back to front to allow the greens to hold shots almost to a fault. Many greens on the course today have been expanded to as much as 6,000 square feet.

The Royal nine features water on eight of its holes. (Yes, your break from water is one hole total).

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 2008
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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Reviews

2.6
1765 Reviews (1765)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 39
Patio Dining 36
Dinner 15
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 59
Water Hazards 54
Bunkers 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Seniors 54
Playing Multiple Courses 31
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 53
Worth the Drive 24
At a Resort 19

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

This course should not be open for play

They have not maintained this course in several weeks, and it was obvious that the course was unplayable, because the grass was almost a foot high on the Teebox in the fairway all the way up to you got to the green, which was the only place that had been maintained on the entire course it was unplayable, and they should even be open my front and I just turned around and tried the other nine and it was just as bad they had mowed that one at least, but they left all the clippings all over the course so you had to be very careful where you played from and it will get it Lost balls everywhere and it wasn’t just us. It was other groups that were on this course playing at the same time, all complaining about the condition of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Should Be Shut Down

Tried to play this course, but the conditions were so bad I only got through 3 holes before quitting. The tee boxes were so overgrown that you could not find the different colored placements. The fairways were so thick and overgrown it looked like they hadn’t been cut in months. The greens were brown and hard some holes were under heavy construction so you could not even play them. Finally, they were watering every other hole as well. . I know it’s summer, but this course is so much worse then any other I’ve played. When asked about a refund, the lady said no and walked away. Don’t Easter your time or. Money on this one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course -- SAD!

I have lived at IPCC full time since 2014, home since 2006 and a time share since 1978. Yes, this is off season; but, the course is not maintained at all. Not evenly cut, high grass in the fairway. Numerous times cannot find your ball in the fairway. I cannot recommend my course to anyone at this time.

It is very sad; I love my course. It has a great history and should have been maintained for players at all times.

It seems like the current owner and management do not care how the course is maintained

Staff are wonderful and working the best they can with the limitations and lack of proper equipment to service the course.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Indian Palms

honestly this course has so much potential but the maintenance team or owner operators dont know what a good course should look like or play. Maybe the worst conditions i have ever seen any golf course in my life. It was honestly like i was in a field that had NOT been mowed in weeks. Greens were ok but the rest was a joke. I really would love to see someone care about this track because with just a little bit of care and devotion it could be pretty nice. Until then this golf course is a 0 stars for me!! The owner and pro should be embarrassed!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worse shape ever

Always in rough shape but this time was the worst. #9 on the Mountain course had unmowed grass in the middle of the fairway 9-12” deep.

Not going back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mowing Optional

Who is mowing this course and with what? Giant patches of tall grass IN THE FAIRWAY! Greens have steps and gouges. Holes havent been moved in weeks and have grown closed. Charged me $40, worth $10. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has friendly staff

First time playing at this course, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The course has good directions, the surrounding views were great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 121
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

IPCC has greatly improved over the past several months. Just received new carts. Hanger 19 has great food and good value for the money.

Come play and enjoy it. Wonderful history and one of the oldest courses in the Coachella Valley.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf carts

In October we played here a number of times and had issues with the carts dying. Battery issues.

Once again it happened after we had only played 3 holes. After calling the pro shop 5 times and not getting an answer we had to get ourselves back to the clubhouse and grab another cart. There was no one there to help.

Later when we saw the marshal and we explained our concerns all we got was they are having problems with the phones.

After 9 we had to swap out the second cart as is it was dying as well and the lower battery indicator was flashing.

The third cart made it through the nine.

They definitely need to put some money into their carts. We had heard from other people in our complex (Indian Palms Resort) that they also had cart issues.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is in fair condition. They need to mark the tees better. Course was empty so great pace

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In need of some TLC and new management

The course is in poor condition, fairways are dry in a lot of areas, the signage is poor, maps are poor, there is no working water fountains. Cart battery was fine but seat was taped together, empty water bottles and trash in the cart from previous players, little ice chest was full of water from melted ice, spilling water all over my golf bag. For the amount of houses there are in the country club it would seem like they would be collecting a decent amount of HOA dues. You would think they could put some money into the golf course. With some TLC and better management, this could be a very nice golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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