45750 San Luis Rey Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92260, US
(760) 346-6123
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About Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Guests will love the warm welcome to the Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, the first resort in Palm Desert back in 1946. Elite facilities with 16 tennis courts and six pickleball courts attract racquet fanatics. With four pools, five whirlpools, a golf course, two restaurants and fitness studio, there's much to do. Plus, guests can walk to town. 

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1946
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesSuite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

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Reviews

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timer

The only complaint was the starter was rude and short with us!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Basic public course

Overpriced. $120 round, $5 bottled waters, $5 for15 range balls.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall, nice course

Staff were terrific! Layout is pretty flat. Greens were tough to judge speed, but rolled smoothly. Would have rated it higher but the bunkers are abysmal. No sand. Packed dirt? Ridiculous. For the price we were charged, not a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old School Palm Spring Style Track

Played in mid October. Was one of the first groups off, so pace was a non issue.

Course conditions were okay, it's overseeding season so it was expected.

Biggest complaint was that the rough was very inconsistent, so you get all kinds of not great lies if you miss the fairway. Bermuda rough was patchy at times.

Good track, a little pricey for what you get but it's just about high season. Conveyor belt layout (many holes side by side), so not the prettiest of courses, but does the job.

Lots of grass clippings on the ground that they are leaving as mulch, so can get wet and stick to the bottom of your shoes during the early tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course

This is an average golf course not much too it.

Both me and my wife played it paid $100 each only worth $60-70 tops.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course

Me and my wife golfed this course and both though is was average golf course. Not a lot of scenery straight ahead wide open golf holes

We paid $100 each it’s not worth it maybe $70.

Some long prat 4

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Average

It's been hot in Palm Springs/Palm Desert over the summer and the course showed signs of challenges keeping the course hydrated. Practice green was a dried out goat track, as was one or two other greens. Most holes were in decent enough condition. Bunkers were more dirt than sand on multiple holes - needed raking or maybe just needed sand - I could not tell which would solve the issue - they were just hard and/or crusty dirt (I spent a number of holes in them, so I can tell you this from first hand experience). We've played this course in previous years - it is decent/average, nothing outstanding or highlight reel in terms of layout, design or views. So, for the money the course is average as well. I would golf here again, however only with a discounted round, not full price. Course staff are super friendly and nice. No water on course - get the discounted 4 water bottles for a dollar each.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long course, greens could be better

Staff needs to be more friendly,the course plays long greens could be better nice lay out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Management Failure

Pace of play was unacceptable given cart technology and apparent marshal on site. Most concerning was the response from staff when I asked to speak with management, from two different employees “ they’re never around, sorry..” unfortunately I left with a negative opinion of course and staff. Hopefully this isn’t the standard you’re shooting for!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day of golf.

Recommend the course for any level golfer. Little of everything to challenge all. Great day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!!!

Awesome day, but only got through 13 holes. Started at 3:10. Pace of play could have been faster, but other than that everything else was awesome. Will be coming back in a few days (earlier time slot). Can’t beat the view as well!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoying The Opportunity

I enjoyed the course; I also found it to be quite a fair track. I know I will be looking forward to playing here again, thanks for the opportunity.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice

Great round. With cart as a 2 some, finished in just over 3 hours. Course is in great shape considering the heat over past weeks.

Staff was very accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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