JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

We were given a heads up that the course would be cart path only, kind of topical this time of year. However, we did not realize that the bunkers were unplayable! Dry cracked earth at the bottom of the bunkers with huge ravines and wash outs! We complained about them on our return and were told they were to be considered ground under repair/unplayable and to remove your ball from the bunker. They said that someone should have told us that before we began our round. We also did not realize that when the course is over seeded that it would include the greens. They were downright shaggy and impossible to putt on! The course layout is beautiful but for the fee absolutely not worth it! Golf Now shouldn’t even offer this course. Golf Now should offer a credit as none of this was communicated!

The greens were not maintained at all. The putting greens were playing like a 6 which made it near impossible to putt. Also got there an hour early just to find out there driving range was closed and they had no artificial grass to lay out so you could still use the driving range. All that for $200 not worth it.

Beautiful, well laid out. Greens were perfect. Bunkers were inconsistent with depth of the sand at the bottom. Cart attendant was already off at 3pm, the hottest part of the day. Got beverages at the bar but in uninsulated cups so they were watered down and warm within an hour. But the course is awesome.

Great golf course. Course conditions were fantastic. Pace of play was well monitored. Arrived and got checked in. I think it’s interesting that you have to validate on parking. When I got done there was a storm so the gates were up and didn’t have to use the validated receipt. Teed off at 1:45pm. Saw the cart girl 2x on the front 9, and I guess we missed last call cause didn’t see her on the back 9. At least they have water jugs every other hole.

Well I’ve played the Faldo three times and the 9/1 conditions were avg but I understand the heat plays a huge factor in how a super takes care of the grass but it was Labor Day that means you’re going to have some extra play from locals and out of town guests with I would’ve expected it to be in a little better condition.

Thoroughly enjoyed my round. Course was challenging on the back but because I was spraying the ball too much.

The starter was a little douchy and the cart gal couldn't rush us fast enough so she could go home before 2pm.

Love the round though. Had an audience on the front 9 as well.

Everything was perfect. If I were to give a critique it would be the greens were slow and longer. Might have not been cut low due to the heat in August. If the greens were cut it would have been perfect.

Played Palmer corse yesterday , course is in very good condition and the greens have healed well from the earlier aeration ; however they rolled a little slow for me . This course is always a pleasure to play and never disappoints. I would recommend

this course has lot's of surprises, good challenge for low handicap golfer.

First time playing this course and it was a challenging course as I had only played 3 rounds this month after not playing in 25 years. Overall great experience!