Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

Greens wouldn’t rate in the top 5 on the municipal course back in NJ

Tee boxes, fairways, and rough were very well maintained. Course was green and in pretty good condition. Pro shop staff and bev cart ladies were all very, very nice. However, the greens weren't great. My group of 8 guys played SilverRock, Desert Willow (Firecliff), and Desert Springs (Palms) last weekend. Of the three courses, we ranked Desert Springs a distant #3. Greens were a little scruffy and didn't roll very well at least compared to SilverRock and Desert Willow. Bunkers weren't great either. While it's not the fault of the resort, it didn't appear resort guests knew how to rake bunkers. My group was in plenty of bunkers and almost every bunker had shoe marks, divots, holes, etc and was not raked. Desert Springs also had the highest green fees of the courses we played. We had a good time, but we will probably skip this course during our next trips to Palm Springs.

This a great golf course! The layout is great and the the scenery is beautiful. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Which is why I keep coming back!

Everything about this course was perfect. Surroundings, undulating fairways and greens were all that a golfer can hope for. Toss in a few water holes and who could ask for more? Even the difficult holes were fun. Can’t wait to play again.

This course used to be a favourite but shocked yesterday at conditions we found and unfriendly staff in pro shop. The fairways were in rough shape ams tee boxes worse. Sand traps were never raked and in terrible condition. Worst condition of any of the courses we have played in the area. Only thing saving the day was the view of the snowy mountains and the enjoyable couple we were partnered with. What a shame that it has fallen into a state of disrepair.

My wife’s opinion is she felt the course was not in good condition. and worth the green fee. A lot of unfilled divots, sparse fairway grass, bunkers overfilled especially fairway bunkers, a lot of pine (or like) needles. The overall layout is wonderful and challenging but sadly was negated by the conditions.

Enjoyed the round. Didn’t finish 18 because back 9 was all of a sudden very slow. Could use some tracking of slower groups. Last call for the drinks cart at 2:15 is quite early.