JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

Very disappointed. Played like an unsupervised municipal course. A below avg one at that.

The poor service started right away. No one was there to man the Bag Drop and cart the clubs to the golf carts. It’s quite the hike, with carts prohibited in the parking lot (not unusual), some guys were carrying 2 bags (his and his wife).

Once I found the carts I grabbed one, lots of golfers milling around, but no one providing directions to the driving range, putting areas, or first tee (which were all out of sight) - guys in the pro shop were clueless to what was happening down below them.

The driving range was filled with resort guests who thought they were at Top Golf - flip flops, muscle shirts and all. No range attendant on duty. One group waiting never did get to hit balls before their tee time.

Finally found the first Tee, but not the course I was playing, again no starter at either Course. Eventually, I paired up with 2 others on the putting green and we headed out.

Caught a group at No 3 (actually hit into them as they were not visibly in a gully over a hill). Finished the hole and chatted with them as they waited to tee off. There were now 4 groups playing the same hole… and yup consistent of the day, no Marshall to heard the cats.

I quick call to the pro shop only for them to acknowledge no Marshall and no one to send out. The waiting continued for most of the round, only slightly improving in the back 9.

The course, really needs new/competent management. When the only workers you talk to are those taking your $$$ something’s is wrong.

Can’t recommend this course when there are many others equally or better in the valley that provide proper service.

Course was not worthy of the green fees. Fairways and greens seemed dry and not grow in from over seeding.

There was no starter or direction once you left the club house. Seemed like they really didn't care about the customer experience, just the money

We were overall rather disappointed with the quality of the course (fairway conditions) and the layout. A great deal of sand protecting elevated greens with many having not enough sand in them to allow proper "outs" especially when short sided. Also, we had a 2pm tee time and the cart woman informed us on the 1st hole that it was "last call". As such, in spite of paying $153 we could get no on course food or drink. Overall, a 6/10.

Nice course layout with beautiful backdrop. Great finishing holes. The costs was pretty steep for an early week round and was not offered a discount for staying on the property.

Was a little overwhelmed when we arrived. The complex is HUGE. Bag drop is a little ways to the pro shop. Had to park quite far away. The resort was BUSY! Anyway, the place was great, staff great, and I loved the course. Had a triple on the back but still shot a 79. The greens seemed better than many of the other name brand courses we played. Would love to play it again.

The course is fine, the greens and fairways are nice, the starter and staff don't reallyy have time for anyone as they try to push people through so fast, but I guess that's business. The food at the turn was very good. There is a lot of noise from traffic and being right next to thoroughfares. The maintenance people mowing did not care that they were in your way at all. BUT the Par 3's were nice.. I play in the desert a lot, but won;'t be coming back here. for the cost, I expect at least courtesy from the staff.

Amazing course. A little gem in the desert!

One of my favourites!

Enjoyable layout except for couple odd holes including 18. Good shape except for greens which were slow and.bumpy, probably rolling about 9

Really like this course. Very fair with some challenging water holes. The greens were not in the best condition. Quite bumpy.