Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

I have now played about 10 courses in the Coachella Valley and was quite disappointed with the course considering you can play the best in the Valley across the streets- Desert Willow.

The putting will put you in your place pretty quickly.

This is a very nice track, good greens and excellent bunkering.

Very demanding off the tee almost every hole is separated from the others so no bailout on other holes.

Very good range and great staff .

The greens were really slow so it took a little bit of getting used to, but we had a nice round. Add a fun Day Out.

Played here on Friday. Tee time 10:15 am and finished at 3:55 pm. So even with course conditions which are great with rain and milder temps, can you justify an almost 6 hour round? Cart fee is $30 which is pushing most people to walk making matters worse. Really not a bad course I will have a hard time returning here.

Among the two courses on this property the palm course is my favorite . It presents challenges on several holes where well placed shots are needed instead of long drives. The course was in great condition despite the temps. The pace of play can be annoying in these kind of courses as there are vacationers who are playing much slower. The finish with holes 16-17-18 is exciting. Recommend this highly