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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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sand traps needed attention- weeds and grass growing in them.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Golf Adventure

We had a great day on the course, the pace of play moved along well with only a couple of holes where we had to wait. The course is beautiful and in good shape, the staff was very helpful. The drinks from the cart were outrageously expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but slow greens

Fun layout. Range okay but no chipping practice area. Good value at $130

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible greens

I have played this course several times before and really enjoyed it.

The staff was friendly enough. The course from T up to green was great. The greens however were something you might encounter on a $50 course. Having 2 types of grass with one obviously growing quicker, it was like putting on a gravel parking lot. (OK, a little harsh perhaps). They not rolling anywhere near true.

Very disappointed on the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not in great shape

Have played here in the past and was disappointed in the conditions. Greens were kind of ragged, slow and quite bumpy. They didn't look that healthy. Rest of the course was in reasonable shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Schönes und erlebnissreiches Golfspiel

Er bietet alle Herausforderungen incl. Doc-legs, Wasser und "Berge"

Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Resort Course

Played early morning with my wife as we were staying in property. The range allowed for warmup before the round. The putting green is closer to the 1st tee on the opposite side of the range which was nice. No starter on the Valley Course so we checked in with the Palm Course starter. Several groups at the 1st tee figuring out who was up first.

Course conditions were fine. Tee boxes and fairways were good with only a few bare areas. Greens were smooth, but fairly slow. Likely due to the severe undulations and mostly resort golfers. Bunkers were inconsistent and could use a bit more attention. There are some pretty holes including the 18th, but no real signature to remember. Several of the holes border busy streets so passing traffic takes away from some of the environment. Not terrible, but after playing PGA West the day before, it was noticeable.

Pace of play was good early in the morning and we saw the beverage cart at least twice in each nine.

Value was ok and the convenience was nice considering we were staying on property.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phenomenal course and experience

The course at JW is simply gorgeous. Stunning views. Challenging holes. Awesome amenities. We have nothing but good things to say about the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing in the course overall condition

I have played the JW Marriotts courses a number of times and the course this year is not in good condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bee's are back

can't believe I'm the only one to notice this, but the bees are back, just off the green on hole #17 on the valley course....has been a problem in the past....luckily- they were not in "attack mode"

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Valley Course is average at best

Valley course has a fair bit of undulation which makes it a bit more challenging. Greens are small and fairways have lots of uneven lies. Not overly long from tips. Unfortunately, day we played greens were quite slow (8.5-9). Had minimal interaction in pro shop checking in....minimal. Pro hardly said anything! Starter was phenomenal, super friendly! Backshop guys likewise. #16 island green is an interesting hole. Beware of #18, blind 2nd shot to tough green protected by water/lake! Overall, ok to play once, but not sure I would go back again, especially for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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