Home / Courses / USA / California / Palm Desert
Top pick

Shadow Mountain Golf Course

73-800 Ironwood St, Palm Desert, California 92260, Riverside County
(760) 346-8242
Course Website
4.0
2290 Reviews
Shadow Mountain Golf Course - Book a Tee Time
Shadow Mountain GC
A view from Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Shadow Mountain GC: #10
View of the 10th green at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Shadow Mountain GC
A view from Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Shadow Mountain GC: Aerial
Aerial view from Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Shadow Mountain GC
A view from Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Shadow Mountain Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 5375 yds
Rating 66.1
Slope 116
Type Semi-Private
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Indoor Practice

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards
Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Gene Sarazen (1958)
Annual
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
redeemtrophy
Exclusive member pricing on select tee times
waivedfees
Waived booking fees (on 12 bookings)
Shield-2.svg
Tee Time Protection (flexible cancellation)
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
Trophy-Simple.svg
Redeem GolfPass Points
NBC-Peacock (1).svg
Peacock Premium streaming (up to 12 months)
...and much more!
$119 USD/year. Terms apply.

Rating Index
Tooltip Information Icon

4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2290 reviews
81.4%
Recommend
2290
Reviews
  • 5 Stars
  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.1
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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.

Rating Index

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

Golfer Photos

Golfer Reviews

Default User Avatar
u000004309514
Reviews 5
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 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
u949550004
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth

Fairway is narrow, green bad. Condition , won’t come to play again

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

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.

Default User Avatar
u000007506901
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
u000004703368
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice course

This is a great course for “normal” golfers. It wouldn’t be a challenge for scratch golfers but it’s definitely a great course for us double digit handicappers

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Shadow Mountain Golf Club thanks you!

Default User Avatar
Walter5854573
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Cramped quarters

I have to say a little disappointed with signage and cart paths around tee boxes. We were lucky to not have a full tee sheet. Tight maneuvering around some tees with no place to park But the play was great. Wide open fairways and each green is protected by water or sand.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

Default User Avatar
u314163546937
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
raymondgeorgekoehler
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Ghetto Mountain

This course should cost $40. There’s no starter and the local golfers seem to think they can do whatever they want and I had to skip the first hole so they could play when they wanted not when their tee time was.

Every hole under construction and the staff is playing rap music while you play. It’s basically a municipal course and Gene Saracen would roll over in his grave if he was there today.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Featured
Find out more
Default User Avatar
u195297118
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/04/2022

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

Default User Avatar
Iantott
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Average for the money

This will eventually be a good golf location but there are a number of renovations being completed to the clubhouse and also on the course. Once these are completed it will be a better value for the money.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/04/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
davidgingraham
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/04/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

Default User Avatar
Robert9729990
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/04/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

Default User Avatar
Bigp7171
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Played with 3 good guys

Went out as single between 2 threesomes . Not sure why they didn't put me with one of those groups but I caught up with group.in front of me right away and joined them. Enjoyed there company but the course is under some construction with tractors and trucks parked all over the place. I don't usually give negative reviews but this course is short boring and far from my favorite. Will pass next time 20 dollar course for 85 bucks no thanks

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/03/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Default User Avatar
dorons
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course

Great price for Palm Desert.

Excellent pace of play.

Simple layout, and maintained fairly well.

Not your top rated course but well worth the money.’

Friendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/03/2022

Hello. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Default User Avatar
Wla2msp
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/03/2022

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

Featured
Find out more
Default User Avatar
Kevindrummond33
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I would play it again… To be honest…. I thought i was playing fairly well and was humbled. I will be back!!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/03/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

Default User Avatar
u000004309514
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/02/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
scotno1
T O P 500
Reviews 139
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/02/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
jjsnypes
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/02/2022

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!

Default User Avatar
u000002956035
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth the price

The course was going through major renovations. Pipes and obstacles in the middle of fairways. Pro shop Staff was curt and rude. No formal driving range. Only had 2 little hitting bays which were located directly behind 18th green.

Worse thing: tee box at hole 17 smelled of horrible sewage.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/02/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Default User Avatar
jflowersiv
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Go elseware

Nothing in the courses description stated there were any special conditions, which there were. The Clubhouse is under renovation so they have a trailer setup for the pro shop. You can only check-in. Golf apparel is not available. Not even sure you can buy a sleeve of balls. I arrived for a 10am tee time and couldn't even get something to eat before I started my round. Several of the holes are also being redone, so you have work around the construction areas. I should have suspected something was up when there were plenty of tee times available when I booked the night before. I suggest giving this course a pass for the season, as it looks like the clubhouse will take at least 6 months to complete.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 2.0
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/01/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Load More Reviews
Nearby Courses
Marrakesh GC: #18
Marrakesh Golf Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Vintage Club - Desert
The Vintage Club - Desert Course
Indian Wells, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Vintage Club - Mountain
The Vintage Club - Mountain Course
Indian Wells, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Ironwood CC
North at Ironwood Country Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort
View Tee Times
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort - South/West
Rancho Mirage, California
Resort
3.4132806342 out of 5 stars
1660
Write Review
West at Monterey CC: #9
South/West at Monterey Country Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
3.0 out of 5 stars
1
Write Review
Portola CC
Portola Country Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
The Golf Center at Palm Desert: #3
View Tee Times
The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Palm Desert, California
Municipal
4.5409372082 out of 5 stars
187
Write Review
Reserve Club: #16
The Reserve Club
Indian Wells, California
Private
5.0 out of 5 stars
1
Write Review
Desert Horizons CC
Desert Horizons Country Club
Indian Wells, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Chaparral CC: #1
Chaparral Country Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
0.0 out of 5 stars
0
Write Review
Stone Eagle GC
Stone Eagle Golf Club
Palm Desert, California
Private
5.0 out of 5 stars
3
Write Review
Golf Packages
Classic Club Golf Course - 6th Hole

The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.
Indian Canyons – South Course

The Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.
Torrey Pines - North Course 15th & 16th Holes

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.
OMNI La Costa – Champions Course

The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
CARLSBAD, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The OMNI La Costa Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Aviara Golf Course, OMNI La Costa – South Course, and OMNI La Costa – North Course.
Legacy Golf Course

Luxor Resort & Casino Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
LAS VEGAS, NV | Enjoy up to 3 nights’ accommodations at the Luxor Resort & Casino and up to 3 rounds of golf at your choice of Legacy Golf Course, Las Vegas National Golf Course, and Desert Pines Golf Course.
Featured Content
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Championship Course
Architects
Secrets from the World of Golf Travel: February, 2022
BentRake(GregAustin).jpg
Articles
A place for rakes
Desert Willow Golf Resort - Firecliff Course - 7th
Articles
Top Palm Springs public golf course set for renovation
Classic Club golf course - 6th
Articles
California's Classic Club tops Dec. 1 Power Rankings

Business Tools for Golf Course Operators

Add a GolfPass ratings badge to your website Get a feed with the latest reviews for this venue
Now Reading

  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account

    •
    Search Near Me