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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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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I forgot

Our original t-time got canceled so we had to scramble to find a last minute venue. I forgot when I played this course a couple of years ago how bad it was. The mountain 9 was a real goat track. Grass not mown, tees dug up from tee shots, leaves all over hiding balls, greens hairy long. The indian 9 had overall better conditions but marginally acceptable. Stay away

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palms and clover

Good course for family friendly pace. Friendly staff, challenging putting. Shortage of carts and range balls was a setback. Enjoyed the round. Beware of hidden water on approach to greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Carts?

For the money (cheap) it was ok. Except most of ghe golf carts had battery problems. We changed carts 2 times and barely finished with the 3rd cart. Fix the carts!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

Sad course, another one in Palm Springs that needs TLC

Played it many years ago, in its prime. Royal course was decent but Indian needs much improvement with long blotchy fairway grass and areas of weeds and dead plants. However greens were fine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pin placement

#8 on Royal was not a legal pin placement. Ball would not stop rolling within about 8 feet of the cup.

No rangers on the course to keep groups moving.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good value for value at deal pricing

course needs more TLC but its getting back to pre Covid status.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor conditions

Rough has grass, leaves, palm fonds, branches, etc laying on the ground. Piles of dead grass that had been removed from the fairways, left laying in the open unseeded areas. Bathroom code wouldn't work, phone at the pro shop rang busy over several tries, cart battery only good for 9 holes. No marshal, 2 hrs 20 minutes for front 9.

Fairways and greens actually fair/good condition.

I see Mountain is open, but the 'green' on 9 looks like a sand green.....

Course seems more downhill every year

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

This course has seen better days. The course conditions are marginal and needs some serious attention. Too many weeds, gophers and trees that need trimming or removal. I understand there may be issues with Covid, but there is no excuse for seeing good reviews for a course in such distress. Sorry I didn’t take any pics to share.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Indian Palms Disappoints

A lack of interest shown at checking in. We had no idea where carts or a starter would be. Fairways and greens were in very poor condition. The Royal 9 extremely poor while the Indian 9 was actually quite good although for a 127 slope from the blacks to have 4 400 yard par 4s, two 200 yard par 3s and 1 520 yard par 5 was a surprise. This 9 was the highlight of the day. Greens were still rough tho.

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

Cart battery issues! Staff over whelmed !!!Indian 9 not so good!!The Royal had more character and al little better condition but not bad for the rates, but probably will not play again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 223
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful condition

3 nines but they had us play the same 9 twice. Never seen this course in such bad condition. Really a shame as it has a nice layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good Value

The course is in reasonable condition. The only BIG NEGATIVE is the golf cart fleet is terrible. Played several times last week and the carts did no make it 9 holes. Completely negates an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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