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)
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 12
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Recommended
Played

Storm Recovery

The course was hit hard by storms this past year and this has had a serious impact on the course. The 1st and 10th, which are both usually par 5s, were shortened to par 3s. It’s a nice layout, but the overall quality of the tee boxes, fairways and greens was a disappointment.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not bad as many others say

1st and foremost. The starter Asha (hopefully I spelled that correctly), was great. Staff in pro shop were very nice and kind as well. Holes 1 and 2 were flooded in Hurricane hilary and they are now par 3's. The driving range was flooded as well. Yes, there are some dried out spots in the fairways, and the rough will eat your balls. Course greens were very nice. Greens were not bumpy, dry, or anything, Greens were rolling like any big course in the valley. Course was not packed, so we were not rushed on pace of play at all. Layout is tough, but overall, not bad for the price. If you can overlook the dead spots and no range, the course is actually a great value for the money!

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

This course had very poor signage and wasn't in good shape.

I will not be playing here again or recommend it to anyone.

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

Cathedral Canyon 16 hole golf course

1st and 10th holes pretty much useless / taken out in the wash. Got a deal on Tee off so it was good enough to give it a try.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Fall from grace

I've played this course a few times over the years and it used to be a nice little place to play on a budget. Playing this week was very sad to see this course in such poor condition. I hope it comes back to its former glory of years past. Great friendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The course was great.

Course was great. Some putting greens need to be repair. Big course and view is nice.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

End of season golfing

I realize its the end of the season here in California because of the heat but the course has gone downhill s8nce the last time I golfed it

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

The course is lack of care

The course is in poor condition, couple of holes could not differentiate the fairway from the green and yet to fairway was not in good condition neither. There were some good features on few holes, but due to lack of care….the water feature became mud puddled. The course layout is a long drive between holes. It seems to be course built around housing rather than homes built around the course. The guys that we play with quite after 9 holes, he stated he pay for 18 holes ( we were also lost interest after 13 holes or so). He said he was there because is cheap, but then you get what you pay for.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Terrible course

This is the worst course in the desert and probably the worst course I have ever played. And I have played a lot of golf over the years.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course

Conditions are good. Better than other reviews I have read. They have almost lost a few greens, but still puttable. Fairways were nice and tee boxes ok.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Course has issues

No green on the 10th hole (just a rough mowed area of the "fairway". Fairways in many locations have no grass - just dirt. Greens are quick (where there is grass). On site restaurant is "closed for the season" as of May 19 2023.

Very few people on course. With cart, easy to complete round in 3 hours 20 minutes.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 6
Played

Par 3 course

The course is fun to play . The residents are not real welcoming. Near the 12th hole a resident came towards us to tell the group that we were ruining their property value with the color of our skin.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

In repair, end of season

I’d like to qualify my “not recommend “ with a note: Wait until next winter. The restaurant is closed for summer, and the greens are in bad shape. A couple holes have been affected by weather.

Staff was great, price appropriate for conditions.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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