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The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
This par-three layout, with holes topping out around 130 yards, is ideal for beginners, seniors, and short game practice. Friendly staff, quick rounds, and strong value make it a consistently rewarding stop near Palm Springs.
About
Holes 9
Type Municipal
Par 27
Length 935 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 27 | 935 yards | ||
| White | 27 | 836 yards |
Scorecard for The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 49.2/74 W: 51.2/76 | 91 | 72 | 116 | 135 | 102 | 112 | 119 | 110 | 82 | 939 | 939 |
| Blue M: 50.0/76 W: 52.4/78 | 75 | 61 | 104 | 116 | 90 | 100 | 103 | 99 | 69 | 817 | 817 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1990
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Davie Evans
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - $15
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Food & Beverage
Snacks
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Bennett6384 on 11/29/2025
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Over the water on hole #9 Photo submitted by gn26007292 on 12/04/2024
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Hitting out of a sand trap Photo submitted by gn26007292 on 12/04/2024
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Photo submitted by u146223400 on 01/25/2023
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Photo submitted by vllittlejohn on 04/21/2022
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Photo submitted by vllittlejohn on 04/21/2022
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Photo submitted by msmaylee on 03/12/2021
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Teeing off on the second tee Photo submitted by u314161203669 on 02/22/2021
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This view! Photo submitted by u314161203669 on 02/22/2021
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
White
The sand traps need a lot of work. Lots of grass and weeds in the traps plus need a little more sand. Greens were a little dry but we love this course. Good practice for your short game!! 👍⛳️😎🌴
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great iron work out
Course was in great shape. The greens were firm and fast. Was able to use my 9,7 and PW only. Great course to practice your irons.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
The Perfect Par 3 Course
Short holes but great if you want to work on your iron shots! Beautiful course! Fast greens. Love this place!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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