Shadow Mountain GC
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4.2
2193 Reviews (2193)
5 Stars
678
4 Stars
983
3 Stars
361
2 Stars
110
1 Stars
61
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
89.2%
Recommend this course
1855 out of 2193 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.9%
Recommend this course
17 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.8%
Recommend this course
129 out of 147 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 5375 yards
Slope 116
Rating 66.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Sarazen

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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4.2
2193 Reviews (2193)

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Reviews 1
5.0
First Time Playing

Slow furry greens

Fun short course .. green were hairy and super slow , even putting down hill was slow.. very strange to have to muscle a down hill putt to get it there. Rest of the course was nice enough for the rate. I won’t return until they get their green to regular standards or 10 or 11

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, even better staff!

Course was good condition, staff was over the top friendly i would recommend coming back. Apparently one of the more narrow courses in the desert but seemed fine. Not a whole lot of elevation but lots of houses

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/29/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice little course with impeccable conditions and immaculate greens.

Pros:

--Best course condition I've ever seen.

--Reasonably priced.

--Short course. Barely 5000 yards, maybe. Great for seniors or for just practice. Easy and straightforward.

--Play was well-paced.

Cons:

--If you are looking for a wide-open course, you will be disappointed. It is surrounded by condos.

--Old carts that do not offer more than the basics.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What an experience!

I had a 8am tee time on a Friday, course was pretty empty. It’s always a pleasure not having someone move too fast behind you or too slow in front of you. The greens were in great condition and the fairways and rough were amazing! Staff was very friendly and if you he the chance to meet La Rae I’m sure he will be just as friendly and welcoming as he was with my group! Great experience and would love to play this course again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/17/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worse course I've ever played

The course was stacked up with players. No twosomes paired with other twosomes. It took 1 1/2 hours to play five holes. There was no Marshall to keep anyone moving along. A few holes at three groups on at one time. The course is very short and should have been able to play at a much faster pace. We quit after five holes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Response from on 12/05/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Distracting and frustrating course maintenance

I usually like this course. We had an 8:50 tee time. All during the round there was extensive work by the maintenance staff. Using a loud leaf blower on 6 of the 18 holes we played. Mower going down the center of fairways etc. So much so it made the round frustrating and nearly unplayable. Should have asked for a refund.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great round!

The weather was outstanding, and the course was in excellent shape! The staff were really friendly, from the gal in the pro shop to the starter.

The only issue was there was no food, and the staff didn’t seem to really know if the kitchen was open or not…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

I am hesitant to review this course as it is a hidden gem I have found in the desert and want to be able to easily secure tee times in the future! (Yes, blatantly selfish)

This is the best value in the area, by far. Starting off, the staff is very friendly. Second, the green fees are more than reasonable. Third, the course is in really good shape and a very good layout.

I have played this course several times and will continue to do so when we visit the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/01/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day

Weather was beautiful for the desert. Late morning tee time ensured few players on the course, which provided excellent pace of play. The course was in great condition. Only minor issue was several tee boxes being displaced temporarily, but this had no adverse impact at all. Greens were in excellent condition. Shot my best game ever!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/26/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Open course and good to play!

Enjoyed the open style course and fun to play. The course is under repair at this time but price was fair.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens and course condition

The greens were thicker and taller than fairways. They were doing the tea boxes on the part three which is great. Hopefully they redo the tea boxes on the rest of the course was very disappointed in the condition when I mentioned it to one of the staff their answer it’s that time of year I mentioned to him nowhere in the valley is as bad as this right now even Indian Palms is better, which was hard for me to say

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course near Palm Springs -- Great Vibe

Just played the front 9 of Shadow Mountain—I really like the course! First, it was so much fun to be on such an historical course! Basic, but nice facilities, with water and ice available at several places on the front 9. No range but there are several practices bays, which I now like more! There were only a handful of groups on the course this time of year (very hot here in Palm Springs) so the pace of play was fast, but relaxed. There are a large number of tee boxes being repaired right now, but the fairways and greens are in fantastic shape! Will be back soon!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 08/12/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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