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Shadow Mountain Golf Course

73-800 Ironwood St, Palm Desert, California 92260, Riverside County
(760) 346-8242
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2290 Reviews
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Holes 18
Par 70
Length 5375 yds
Rating 66.1
Slope 116
Type Semi-Private
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

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Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Gene Sarazen (1958)
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2290 reviews
81.4%
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2290
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.1
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally welcoming staff consistently go out of their way to make every golfer feel at home. A fun, challenging layout with well-maintained fairways and greens delivers outstanding value for the money.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges:
Narrow Fairways 67
Bunkers 51
Water Hazards 34
Best For:
Seniors 73
Locals 54
Walkers 52
Location is:
Convenient to the City 74
Near Local Attractions 26
In the 'Burbs 12

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u000002274160
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 12/12/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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CliffTrombley
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Golfers with a Buddy

This was first time playing this course. It is a very short course. Only needed a driver on three or four holes. Greens were very fast. I was impressed with the Greens however the fairways are not in good shape

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 12/12/2022

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

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Brucethompson75
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice quick round

The starter let our twosome go off the back. We played in under 3 hours. The course was in good shape, greens were medium for speed, tee boxes a little rough but playable. Short course but fun.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 12/14/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

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Stuartallen
Reviews 62
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 12/11/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u7289062
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 12/12/2022

Hello. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314160233665
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 12/12/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Shadow Mountain Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

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Stuartallen
Reviews 62
Recommended
Played

Walking Course

This is one of a few courses in the area which are built for walking. Get some exercise while you play! The greens are small and well tended, so the course may not be as easy for you as you might think. You can hit driver off the tee - the houses are generally set well back from the course. Go and enjoy.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 12/12/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

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dpaettie
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Losing fairways after overseeding

Disappointing. Fairways and greens in good shape a week ago and now turning brown. They just opened in October after overseeding. Staff very friendly and courteous. Remodel of dining facility and pro shop in process so no food.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 12/06/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Shadow Mountain Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Everettserious
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 12/06/2022

Hi. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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mattzad
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Everything is is great shape, except the course! Fairways and greens are dry and bumpy. But the bunkers were nice and sandy, the water fountains looked good, and they are doing some nice upgrades to the amenities. Unfortunately the course is very poor and the price does not reflect it.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 12/05/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

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u314163587150
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 11/30/2022

Hi. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u512965884
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 11/30/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Sergio1345
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u512965884
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hello. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u291339509
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hi. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314163571588
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Shadow Mountain Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

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u7704456
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Something for everyone

While this is reportedly the #1 ranked par 3 in California (#8 in the US), the course was approachable enough to make it enjoyable for the less proficient in my family. The greens are in great condition and have subtle tilts making them a challenging read. The grounds are in very good condition throughout and the landscape/setting aisles inviting. There are enough hazards tandoori varied distances to challenge the short game of lower handicappers. It was a great warm-up venue for my family to begin our Thanksgiving in the Desert.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 11/27/2022

We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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e2dupont
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 11/25/2022

Hi. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Rick3566637
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

“Historic” course

We were sadly disappointed at this $85 par 70 course. For that price we were hoping for some fun but the starter informed us that it was probably not the course for us and he was right.

Very narrow fairways, no room for error because the houses are right in the course.

Greens were slow, sadly over seeded … overall a big disappointment. Might have been a great place to play in 1946 but … times they a changing. Don’t bother unless you remember 1946.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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Commented on 11/23/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Kin
Reviews 53
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 11/22/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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