Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

Unbelievably terrible and unacceptable conditions for a $100+ “resort” course. Dry patches on nearly every fairway; splotchy dry/dirt patches near greens; and terrible greens. In fact, after the second hole, I stopped putting altogether. Much worse than the worst mini courses in LA that charge half as much. The staff was very helpful. But hard to appreciate them after experiencing the course, kind of like one would feel about a waiter who knowingly served you a leather tough steak for $100.

I've played this course for years and was pretty disappointed in the poor conditions of the greens. The starter and club guys were great though and always are. We played the palms 5/24/26 and I was shocked, as the conditions have always been amazing, but the greens were bumpy and dying. Not sure why, but I hope it's better next time I'm out there.

Played 5/13/26 at 1Pm the Valley course. Finished in two hours. Played solo. One foursome let me play through.

Tons of fairway bunkers and some water. Fun time

I enjoy it playing this course. Brings back a lot of memories as we’ve been playing here for 20 years.

Course was in good condition and greens rolled true.

This is kind of a typical resort course, but it’s not necessarily one you would expect to find in the middle of the desert. The course was in outstanding condition and I really appreciated the snack bar being open at 6 AM when we teed off. Definitely a parkland type golf course where if you hit it off the fairway it’s entirely possible you have a thick lie behind the trees, but I’m also a big proponent of that style of golf. I think it’s a really fun layout and would definitely play it again.

We played The Palms course. The staff were all very friendly. The course was in great condition. Greens weren't super fast. Which can be good for your game. It's a difficult course...long with plenty of water hazards. However it's a great place to play golf.

We always love coming to JW Marriott when we come to Palm Desert. and an added bonus is when we can play golf there. Pro Shop was very friendly but the starter did not seem to be having a good day. Was not welcoming at all.

The JW Valley course is a very forgiving resort course. Staff was great and the the course was in great shape. Fairways had a lot of roll and greens were firm and fast like a good quality desert course. Pace was excellent with no waiting.

Great course but not the easiest course. You need to carry over water to elevated greens with deep bunkers. Several great restaurants on location.

Played a lot of courses I the Coachella Valley and te Desert Springs Palm course was one of the most exciting to play.

Above average course, but priced as a premium course. Needed marshals as pace was 4:45. Minimal service on and off course. The fairways and greens were good, but again, not at the top level. Cancelled a second round to play PGA west Norman course at same price.

Not an easy course, some long carries over water. Two par 3s are long and the course has some deep bunkers. Some great restaurants to eat at but they were busy due to a large convention. I plan to play the other 18 hole course next, Palm course. My handicap is 15 and my wife is 26.