34567 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, California 92234, US
(760) 321-9000
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About Desert Oasis by Welk Resorts

The Desert Oasis by Welk Resorts capitalizes on year-round sunshine with pools (an adult-only lap pool and resort pool) and the adjacent Cathedral Canyon Golf and Tennis Club. The one-bedroom villas come with a sleeper sofa for a family of four and a patio/balcony. A fitness center, activities center for kids and spa all impress. The course sparkles with 16 lakes. 

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres7
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual
PoolAdults Only
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Desert Oasis by Welk Resorts

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
1600 Reviews (1600)
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Sad

In 2023 this course is in sad shape. Cows would wonder why they were placed in this pasture.

I played this course many times in 2020 and liked it, found it in good condition.

For Coachella Valley, this course isfar below the average Greens Fee price. My Golf Now price with discounts made it a fair value -- I got what I paid for relative to other courses in CV.

Okay, Hole #10 was flooded out and had to be shorted to a Par 3. At the "new" tee-box the Management could not be bothered to put any signage telling us the new Yardage. That is indicative of the overall care going into this course.

Beware, the course tells you "good shape" except hole #10. That is a lie. Hole #1, also prone to flood, is 1/2 sand and 1/4 ground under repair.. Holes #2 and #3 are only slightly better. On the other hand, as you keep playing the fairways get better and match the maintenance of a fair rural muni. (which this is not).

In fairness, the Greens are in good shape. The staff was excellent. Carts clean and good shape.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

course condition

the greens were in good shape mostly. The fairways were in terrible shape. and the rough was even worse. We were bumping our ball everywhere so we could find some grass

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course not kept up

Lack of yardage

No 1 almost unplayable

Cannot walk this course

No driving range

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Conditions

First hole was ridiculous conditions

. No driving range

No yardage markers

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

They didn't actually have the T-Time

The course overbooked and attempted to blame GolfNow. The manager claimed that she'd called me but I had never received a VM, text or email. The starter ultimately let us play at a later T-Time. We were then stopped on the 4th hole by the manager demanding that we follow her to the clubhouse claiming that I hadn't provided payment although I had provided my card on both golfnow and in the pro-shop. I provided my card to them again for payment, completed our round and that will be my last experience with Cathedral Canyon. Play elsewhere

Verified Purchaser
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Starters are wonderful people.

My wife and I play here once a year to see if course conditions improve. Sadly they have not. I will say the greens are excellent, but the rest of the course is not kept up at all. It's too bad because the homes in Cathedral Canyon are very nice and it's a shame to have the course in such despair. We'll probably go back again next year to check it out. If nothing else we'll say HI to Assa.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 42
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Course conditions

The course is a mud hole on the front nine. Overall it is in rough shape. The greens were over sanded. The fairways are ok, not nice. 75 yards from the greens is mostly dirt or tight packed short grass making clean solid contact with short wedges difficult. The finishing hole par 5 was a good hole. I am a 10 handicap and won't play there again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Terrible course conditions

Needs water to turn brown grass green - what a concept!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 42
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Price

Got on for 35$. But tee time was early 7:30. The course is still suffering from flooding. Hole #10 had forward tees. The fairways are need of some care. But the greens were excellent. I don’t mind all the water seem like it was on every hole. I would play this course regularly regardless of the poor fairways

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

This course is a mess! No driving range. Water leaks in the irrigation system. Hard to find your ball because of varying grass and weed colors!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth the money given the clubhouse said the course was in great condition, in fact very poor!

Not worth the money given the clubhouse said the course was in great condition, in fact very poor

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course condition

The greens were in decent shape but the rest of the course was in terrible shape. I would not recommend this course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Great layout

We've golfed at Cathedral Canyon many times over the years because of the great layout! The greens nice and green and true.

Unfortunately, due to the hurricane in August and then heavy rain one night this month, the course isn't in great shape. The fairways are thin, but I'm sure they will improve.

The 1st hole, although playing as a par 5 still has quite a bit of damage. The 10th hole has been changed from a par 5 to a par 3. Unfortunately, there aren't any markers on this hole that states the distance from tee to green.

We golfed as a twosome and had a enjoyable time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The reduced price compared to other resort courses reflects its condition. Great course to warmup your golf game or if your novice golfer.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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