74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, US
(760) 341-2211
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About JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa offers reimagined hotel rooms and suites stocked with modular furniture, hardwood floors, indulgent bathrooms, workspaces with built-in USB ports and balconies. There's at least two of almost every amenity at the resort - tennis courts, golf courses, outdoor pools, restaurants, etc. Add a day spa among the places to unwind. 

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres450
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
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 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

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4.2
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Reviews 42
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Difficult due to tall grass

We like the course; however, this time the grass was very tall which made it difficult to find your ball. We found a lot of balls but not necessarily ours. Needless to say, the tall grass wore me out...,hard to get out of and easy to go right back into another patch of tall grass.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Taken Back

Taken back by the condition of the course. Understand that this is the middle of summer but compared to other courses in the valley the greens were abysmally slow, the rough was grown too high for a resort course (I abandoned two ball on the course that were just off the fairway) and there were piles, yes piles of dead unpicked up layers of grass everywhere. A real disappointment considered this is one of my favorite courses to pay. Normally the $80 green fee would be fair but as for present condition $45 would be better

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grass clipping in the rough.

Course was in good shape for summer conditions however, the rough area had little piles of grass clippings all over the course. Seems like it would be that difficult to pick them up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Quality course

Typical higher end course in Palm Springs. Well manicured with some gently rolling hills. Pace of play was great, but snack bar was closed and restaurant not open yet prior to our tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful!

A course in transition, rough but worth the effort! Locals don’t rake the traps, needs water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

An Old Favorite

First time back at the Palms Course in a few years. The course was in good shape but the greens were a little lumpy and long. They rolled better than they look. They pace of play seemed slow but we finished in 4 hours, which is okay for a popular resort course like the Marriott on a weekend.

The price is way too high in my opinion for this time of year. Pre-Covid prices were about $25 with this type of heat but our round was $111 at 114 degrees. The course used to provide free fruit and mango sented ice towels as well for your $25, but now it's just you and the heat.

Aside from the price hike, the course is beautiful. I shot 41-42-83 which is nothing special but the course was very playable and still visually stunning.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful!!!

-1 after 4 holes, not so luck on the back 9, not the courses fault! I’d recommend to any golfer !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Best!

Love playing here! My favorite Palm Springs Course! Summer greens...tough to make finesse putts for birdies. Still had lots of fun and enjoyed the scenery!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place

Pretty good shape for the hot summer. Greens a little bumpy but that’s to be expected. Maybe a little hi $ for mid summer

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot, hot

Good course, weather was too hot to play. Got ten holes in

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Aeration Time

It's aeration time on most Desert course's in July and August ..Because the temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit it's pretty wide open in terms of the pace of play. I played the Valley Course which is in better shape than the Palms Course. The greens were pretty bumpy and slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Summer Bang for your $$

Had a great hotdeal thru golfnow for today. A bit hot but love the game. Had to call golfnow to assist in booking it. Both Hotdeal were not available and the lady that assist me said she would personally call the course if they can get it. So glad she did. Paid $46 online. If you can put up with the heat, go for it. Bring plenty of water. Cart guys were friedly and also gave me extra water. Don't forget to tip. Goes a long way. Cart girl was leaving at noon and said she done for the day. Played with another gentleman and flew by the course in 2 1/2 hrs. Thank you golfnow for assisting. Had a Blast. Keep the customer service like this and why would you book itanywhere else. Very professional and even called back to confirm it was good. Be Bless. 🫡😇

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was fun. Greens were slow and the rough was thick. Best keep it in the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Beautiful Course! Great green conditions in our 100 degree desert weather. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Off season

I recently played this course, and unfortunately, it was not in great shape, likely due to it being the off-season. I ended up paying a higher price for this course than another one in the area in better condition. The course had a lot of dead grass, and some areas were not well-maintained. Given the money I paid, I don't feel it was worth it. I might consider giving it another chance in the future, but definitely not at the same price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good but Bunkers ruined round

Course in decent shape but the bunkers were unplayable and should be considered ground under repair, no sand in them, hard and clay, we have a 8-12 person tournament here every year and for $109 during the dead heat if summer is disappointing. Sand should penalize you not be impossible, ruined our tournament with some big unnecessary scores.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions, great open layout.

Course was in pretty good shape. Greens are slow but that is to be expected this time of year.

Pace of play... Just over 3 hours. Zoom!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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