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3.4
1641 Reviews (1641)
5 Stars
392
4 Stars
663
3 Stars
360
2 Stars
129
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
63.1%
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1236 out of 1641 reviews
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3.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.9
Layout
3.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
41.7%
Recommend this course
5 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
59.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 69 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6333 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.0

The 27-hole golf course designed by Ted Robinson is the centerpiece of Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. The holes are divided into the North, South, and West nines, which each offer a unique set of challenges. They are played in three different 18-hole combinations that showcase the best of California desert golf. The North/South is the shortest of the three courses. The fairways are wide but lined with swaying palms. The layout can be tight in some sport and a few holes have water hazards but overall it is a very player-friendly course. Mount Jacinto serves as a backdrop to the golf course, providing stunning scenery throughout the round. The course is popular for its playability but it also provides a conveniently quick round that can be played in less than four hours.

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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1977)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts are required. (mock turtlenecks are acceptable). Bermuda length shorts. Tank Tops. T-Shirts, Cut-Off shorts, Swimwear, Denim Pants/Shorts are inappropriate dress

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Tennis
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3.4
1641 Reviews (1641)

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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
5.0
Previously Played

Don’t bother

The course is in very poor condition. Not worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun round with challenging approaches

great layout - hilly nine especially challenging in planning.

Greens are rye-seeded now and slowish but still true. Reminds me of Ireland/Scotland inland courses.

We played on a Wednesday afternoon - it was like our own private club - and beautiful weather.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Rancho Las Palmas Country Club /Was ok

Course was ok. Greens are a little bumpy. Playing across the wash is a bit tricky. But was a beautiful day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Watch your rate

At check in I overheard individuals being charged $79 dollars versus my higher Golfnow rate. Pro shop indicated that it was a rate for pay to play players. When I inquired as to how to get that rate told to just ask for it.

Conditions of course have continued to deteriorate from my previous visits, West course is stilled closed due to overseeding, however, they have not rebuilt the 3 holes in the wash. They look like they never will as wild bushes are taking over wherever there is no sand.

For the 18 holes still open there is more dead areas or areas of dirt on some holes than there is grass. The course should be attempting to rectify this but do not seem to concerned.

Only good thing about the golf round was pace of play because there are very few platers on the course.

Please help this course. It used to be one of my favourites.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

We have had lots of fun playing this course in the past but the general upkeep of fairways, greens, and bunkers has gone south. I’m hoping that it could regain some of its former glory soon!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course to visit...

We had a good time...staff were great! Course was a bit dry and greens recently seeded and bumpy; but we made the best of it. Many holes had lakes you had to hit over to make the green; got a bit old...there were several. Because we had to lay up a lot; difficult to make GIR's.

We would play again and hope greens were better and our game as well, Ha!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time

Course staff were friendly. After checking in the starter ask if we wanted to start early. We didn’t run into another golfer until the last two holes. Pace of play was great. Grass was brown and patchy throughout the course. Greens have been played and were patchy as well. Great time thanks.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

What a mess

This course just opened from overseeding November 1. It is barely green. There are more brown areas and mud/dirt than grass on some holes. Also, there are no longer 27 holes at RLP, there are only 24 as the Omni is refusing to rebuild the south 3 in the wash. They should be ashamed as to the rate they are charging to play. $152 for an AM time. As someone who has played here for years this is now one of the worst courses and highest public cost courses in the PS area. If you are a golf nut like myself and my buddies save your money and go elsewhere.

Fairways are rough, rough is overgrown and greens have been sanded. There is little to no sand in some bunkers and grass is growing up in others. Not sure who is trying to keep this mess going but it is wrong. As to a course that was a favorite for many many years it is now off our list. Maybe the land should be sold off for low cost housing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not again.

We got lost on the 3rd hole due to lack of signage.

Fairways below average, burn patches. Greens even worse. I realize it's start of the season, but holy cow we spent most of the day whining about conditions, greens, and searching where to go. NOT worth the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Maybe Another Time

Unfortunately, my experience at Rancho Las Palmas left much to be desired. The greens were extremely slow, which made putting a real challenge, and the bunkers were in rough shape, lacking proper sand and even showing weeds around the edges. Additionally, the pace of play dragged, impacting the overall enjoyment of the round. On a positive note, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, trying to get me out on the course early and ensuring I felt welcome. I hope they can address these course maintenance issues to enhance the golfing experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

We booked online and found it a little difficult to find because the address on the reservation was incorrect.

Once we arrived check in was easy and quick. The outside services were busy due to an event taking place and as a result we did not get much attention to locate and load a cart or directions to the first tee. But we found our way. It was cart path only but we didn't really find that an issue. The course was in good condition and most holes were well groomed and pretty wide open. The greens were over seeded and quite grainy. We played the south 9 followed by the north 9. The south course was much nicer. The North 9 plays through a drainage area and as a result it is quite hilly with a lot of shots having blind areas to land and drainage ditches crossing fairways. Overall the course was quite nice and lush with great mountain views. We did not play the other 9 holes but what we could see of the holes we passed it looked pretty nice as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

End of summer

Wasn’t expecting the course to be in great shape since we are near the end of summer. It’s very doable when you tee off early. Was done in 2:45 after teeing off at 6:30 am. Dried out fairways, thick uncut greens. Still had fun. Staff was super friendly. If you are a golf junkie like me you’ll have a good time.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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