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

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3.5
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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2.0
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Below average course

Very dry conditions and not in great shape. Definitely needs attention. Greens very fast though.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mahiligpa2

The greens were in great shape, pretty fast and firm. I enjoyed my round. I was a single so I got paired up with 3 Canadians, they were good people, enjoyed my round with them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Cow patch

I was very disappointed in the condition of this course, as there is clearly potential for it to be an above average site.

They have lots of water hazards to work with, but the traps are often filled with half sand and half gravel.

The fairway grass is also very disappointing. This time of year it should be easy for them to have it lush and green.

We will not be back, as there are many other places we can visit.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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3.0
First Time Playing

Nice greens, pace of play was fine. Last minute booking, was an OK course for the money. Resturant was vey nice. Outdoor seating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

A disappointing experience

Day after a rainy day. Back nine was closed. Driving range was closed. Leaves, branches and debris all over the course. Starter was grumpy and unhelpful. There are many better choices than this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Decent course plenty of challenges

Course was in avg conditions greens were in nice shape and quick fairways decent little rough near/around greens. Plenty of water holes with some target shooting needed. Staff were friendly and courteous. Got stuck behind two golfers not very good making round longer than necessary and no Marshall around. If u are looking for a cheap decent course with some challenges this is a course to give a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Inferior

First. I arrived 2 hours early. The starter treated a Golf Pass customer as "second tier", and refused to allow me to use an electric cart as I was "too early". That is nuts, there were LOTS of carts available.

Second. The fairways have little grass in many areas. Compare this to nearby Desert Springs ($65/ round), where the fairways are in great condition everywhere.

Overall, a below average course, which better fits $39/round charge, not $75. There was a sign up at the clubhouse asking $39 to play in an upcoming shotgun tournament.

It was not nice that the clubhouse folks who take your money treated a Golf Pass customer so shamefully. They could easily has have smiled, provided a cart. If I could have cancelled with Golf Pass 1 hour in advance, I would have.

I will not return to Cathedral golf course. There are better courses nearby at less cost, with nicer staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cathedral Canyon

Booked this deal with a Golfnow Cyber Monday deal at $61. The course charged extra for range balls, which is unusual for Palm Desert courses, and the range was in bad shape. The restaurant was closed and no beverage cart on the course. The course is located in part of the "wash" area adjacent to the aquaduct. Located in an older community.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth playing

Well maintained course with you excellent greens. Speed of play was a little slow. Would have been nice to have a beverage card on the course. No way to call ahead for food either. Very friendly staff.

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

Course was a good value, greens were smooth, good pace, not overly fast or slow! Some work being down on the course around hole 10! Fairways were in good shape, not resort like but fair! Rough lines were haggard. Overall enjoyed the course for a warmup into the next courses I’ll play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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