Indian Palms GCC: Clubhouse
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2.6
1767 Reviews (1767)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
540
3 Stars
463
2 Stars
312
1 Stars
277
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.5
42.0%
Recommend this course
990 out of 1767 reviews
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2.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.6
48.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 25 reviews
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2.6
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.8
Layout
3.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.5
38.8%
Recommend this course
19 out of 49 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 6538 yards
Slope 135
Rating 77.6

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.

Each of the nines carries its own personality. The Indian nine is the longest, with the most straight-forward holes. The Royal nine features water on eight of its holes. (Yes, your break from water is one hole total).

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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
1767 Reviews (1767)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Four some playing best ball golf

We came here on holiday and we’re unexpectedly stuck behind people who had never played golf. We were disappointed as this held up our play as well as multiple teams behind us. We were feeling pressure from both sides and we did not get to enjoy our game. Teams passed us (even though we were not the holdup) and it was awkward and uncomfortable and made us miss shots. There were zero marshals or cart girls the whole round and we were on our own suffering in silence. We were on our honeymoon and would definitely never play here again. Over 5 hours of time wasted and we didn’t even get to finish 18 holes. I wish we would have known.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Kin
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Indian Palms fairway grass needs water!!

Grass condition at Indian Palms is not acceptable. Need to allow grass to grow thicker before opening to the public.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 139
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways were dormant Bermuda grass, hard and fast. Greens were rolling 10ish. Quality was not normal for Desert conditions, but neither was the $40 greens fees.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Kin
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst Course

Definitely not worth the money. Not reseeded; no water; tee boxes are terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fairways and greens in poor condition

I have been playing this course over the past five years. Nothing has improved. Many of the greens are in poor shape. All fairways are brown and not maintained. Areas immediately adjacent to the fairways and tee boxes appear to be not maintained. I usually play alone because none of my golfing buddies will play at this golf club due to the overall poor condition. I play it because it is low priced on golfnow.com

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was nice and greens were good.

Staff was rude at main desk, and lunch lady was

3hrs late literally with our lunch and it was

still wrong! We ordered turkey sand and 19 holes later

a ham sandwich arrived.

Staff in pro shop were very welcoming!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Do not play this course

The course was the worst golf course I have ever played.if we didn’t have our wife’s drop us off we would have left. We played the mountain 9 first there was no green grass anywhere, we played the Indian 9 next hoping it would be better but it was just as bad. I can’t believe golf now would even have this course on their website.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace and poor conditions

I'm not sure why I keep going back every few years. Call me a glutton for punishment. The greens were fried and hard (in fall!), the fairways brown and dry. Multiple muddy spots on every hole. General disrepair. Country club lets members go out in twosomes whenever, waited on every hole, was hit into from frustrated folks behind us. Do yourself a favor and spend $20 more to go to a decent course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough condition

The course needs some work, grass is nonexistent in many places, bunkers in poor condition but it was playable. The greens were fast and a little bumpy but putt able. If you want premiere conditions this is not the course for you. If you want to drive the ball, hit from tight lies and practice your putting this course works. All of our golf carts worked fine and made it through 18 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Better than expected

Yet another instance where the majority of reviews are way too harsh and it’s not fair to this course and its management who are clearly putting money into maintenance/renovations. When I checked in the manager explained exactly what they’re doing to improve the course and what to expect in the meantime: Transparency goes a long way with me. There was a virtual army of workers out on the course: Serious effort is being made here. If you want A+ manicured grounds, sure, this isn’t the spot. If you’re not picky and/or on a budget, this is your course. Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Indian Palms

Course is in early reseeded condition. Fairway turf is almost nonexistent, greens are coming but still a little rough. Overall the course has been cleaned up and there is some evidence of upkeep.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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