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

3.5
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Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

The course was in ok condition, very dry though.

My wife and I went around and it was very slow, no Marshall’s, but maybe they don’t have any. The greens were actually not too bad, quite fast. Fairways were pretty dry, not sure how much they water. Bunkers were not too bad.

Overall I don’t think I’ll go back, but if you’re looking for a inexpensive round, and you’re not worried about how long it takes this is the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Do not play

This is an awful course. It is so run down. We think it is going to go bankrupt. Sorry to see it in such disrepair!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

This was the worst course I’ve played in 10+ years. The course had little to no grass in the fairways and traps were hard as a rock. I would not recommend. Pay the extra $20 to $40 and play a nice course..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs TLC

The course has great potential, however, it was in poor condition. Several greens (and a few tees) were damaged due to hydraulic fluid from the mowers. A lot of the fairways were just dirt. It’s a fun layout but needs a lot of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bang for your buck

Course needs some tender loving care. Played her 2 years ago and the course was amazing. Weather and time have exposed some needs. Still a bargain.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Great layout with strong par 3s. Greens were in excellent condition but tee boxes and fairways were dry and unkept. Course was adversely affected by recent winter storms.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Nice layout. Pretty tame course. Greens in excellent condition. Hole 10 modified from par 5 to 3. Nice course if you aren’t looking for a premium experience good value for $59 per round on a Friday morning

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dusty

The wind was terrible and to much dust from the wash.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Storm Damaged

Several holes were badly damaged in the storm. Overall condition was average at best but the $75 green fees are out of line for the current conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I was disappointed.

I think the course is not well maintained. The distance between some of the holes was long and the signage was not very clear, especially after the 18th hole and trying to get back to the clubhouse.

The course was just not aesthetically pleasing, was very dusty and distance markers were non-existent.

I was just very disappointed in the course, even though the staff was very, very nice

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs work, but OK value

As others have noted, this course has had some weather damage and hole #10 is playing as a par 3 (supposed to be par 5). Bunkers very hard packed, some damage to fairways and greens.

It could be a nice course, lots of water hazards and an interesting layout. Greens generally pretty good. Staff was friendly, easy to get a tee time and reasonable cost.

If you don’t expect too much this could be an OK choice.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in Terrible Condition

We knew from the reviews that course was not in good condition, but we were led to believe that was only a couple of holes. Not true. The monsoon really washed out too many fare ways. Greens were poor and sand traps were unusable. Course should be closed until it can be repaired.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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