Shadow Mountain GC
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4.1
2279 Reviews (2279)
5 Stars
707
4 Stars
1021
3 Stars
371
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
66
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
1923 out of 2279 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
78.9%
Recommend this course
71 out of 90 reviews
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4.0
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
77.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 111 reviews
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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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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 (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice 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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Reviews

4.1
2279 Reviews (2279)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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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 11
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't play golf in Palm Dessert in summer.

Palm Dessert is too hot during summer.. It was over 90 at 10am.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens and friendly staff

Fairways were a bit spotty but just move it over to a patch of grass. Lots of mature tree around tee boxes to park in the shade on those 100+ days.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not going back

The electricity had gone out. No water or ice in July. Course is in rough shape. The layout is confusing, 2 of the groups in front kept getting lost.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/07/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight green entries

As I played this course I noticed how tight the entries to the greens were. Most of the holes were protected by sand bunkers all around. Well, I found out why...

This course was designed by Gene Sarazen. He is attributed to also designing the sand wedge. We had a great day and we would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for a great Value!!!

This course was really good. It was fun and challenging on all holes. The conditions were excellent. The golf carts were super nice!! This is a great course to play. The driving range was excellent for a solid warm up. The greens were tricky which made it that much more fun. I highly recommend this course and for the price..... GREAT VALUE!!!!

Don't let the yardage fool you .... its longer then you think!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/02/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Back to Back weekends

This course does not disappoint, This hidden gem is a little piece of paradise. The conditions are excellent and the pace of play is unmatched. We finished in 2 hrs. 45 mins and when you are done playing this specific course .... you just feel refreshed and wanting to play more!! This is a must play and for the price...you can't go wrong! Don't let the yardage fool you as it has its challenges and rewards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

AMAZING!

I've played here three times and this course is always in perfect condition. The conditions are some of the best around and the layout may be short but it's still has it's challenges. It's still a hidden a gem as we pretty much have had the course to ourselves all three times we have played. It's super green, beautiful and just a refreshing and fun course to play. This is a MUST play if in the area and for the value of the current price??? it's an awesome deal! We finished 18 holes in 3 hours and we were ready to play again!!!! Love this place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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