Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort
A view of a hole from Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, California 92260, US
(760) 636-7000
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About Westin Desert Willow Villas

Westin Desert Willow Villas of Palm Desert provide like-home comfort in their stylish villas overlooking the Sonoran Desert. Guests can indulge in the resort’s two award-winning championship golf courses equipped with a world-class instruction facility. The property’s Firecliff course offers a more challenging track while the Mountain View course makes for a more relaxing, scenic round. Property guests may enjoy three swimming pools that include cabanas and a 159-foot waterslide, as well as workout facilities, on-site bars and restaurant, and 24-hour concierge service.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened2010
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesVillas/Casitas
PoolOutdoor
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
TennisYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Westin Desert Willow Villas

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
1501 Reviews (1501)
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Very nice and clean

Good everywhere except the flag greens was more dirt then grass on most holes because of the re-construction they are doing rite now on the putting greens, overall great course though! Hope to go back and achieve a lower score next time.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointed

Greens had no grass on them

Not given any notice ahead of playing how poor the greens were

Staff just said sorry

Starter was not at all friendly

Seems like everyone just didn’t want to be there

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Disappointing Greens

The course needs to let you know up front how bad the Greens are!!

Also not worth the $$$ with the greens being unplayable

Disappointing

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

horrible greens

the Fairways were in good condition; but Greens were absolutely not playable! The course had do be closed until Greens will be repaired. Dave money and chose another course!

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Very nice course and excellent staff

First time playing this course and I was pleasantly impressed with it. Very scenic holes and great layout.

The staff was super friendly and helpful.

The greens were pretty good even thought they were a little dry and patchy. Typical for this time of year. All in all, a wonderful time and look forward to playing it again.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Plays A few times a week
Played

The worst greens I have ever played!!!

I want to preface this by saying that I’m a +2 handicap and I play a lot of golf. I’m not a snob by any means and grew up playing a sub par muni. The photos that I am posting aren’t even the worst greens. These are from the back 9. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt but it was too bad. When you can’t putt a 3 footer because there is no grass you should close until the course is playable. Do yourself a favor and play anywhere else but here. I want a refund but the staff couldn’t care less. When I say the greens are the worst I have ever played I mean it. I have played temporary greens that were better.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of best in Palm Springs area

FireCliff course is one of the best conditioned courses in the Palm Springs area!!

It was a great day and course, had a great time!

Would definitely play again !

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable golf day

My one concern is the condition of the greens. Hard to imagine how they will have a good condition as the weather gets hotter. Everything else was wonderful!!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course but greens are struggling currently

Any other time I would give this course 5 stars but the greens are struggling right now. Surprisingly the fairways are in great condition but I have no idea what is happening to the greens. Some holes have barren patches so the ball is rolling at unreliable speed and hard to control. Appreciate the plentiful bathrooms and water and ice stations located throughout the course and the service is top notch.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Criminal it wasn’t discounted

Love the course and it’s always been in great shape but with the pending course changes, they have let the grass die. It’s absolutely criminal that they didn’t discount the green fees. About 1/3 of the grass on the greens was dead.

You have to do better, Desert Willow.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value, bunkers need to be redone

Played on a Tuesday at 1230 as foursome, paid $100pp so strong value. Biggest issue is the e bunkers are hard packed have uneven surfaces so many thinned bunker shots - really need a 60degre with zero bounce. Course wasn’t busy so we played at a leisurely pace 4:10. Grass is in transition to summer types so it was patchy in areas. Greens looked patchy but rolled nicely and had decent speed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

We have played this course many times and it remains a favorite. Great course with very nice views.

We were disappointed that my injured wife, who can't play right now, was not allowed to ride with our 3 some, however.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Firecliff on fire

Great course, great views, tough overall. Bunkers were ok and greens were slick. Played from the tips making the teeth on the course come out. Well worth the money.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Firecliff has beautiful views

Enjoyed the round. Course has breathtaking views of the mountains. Only hiccup was the greens….awful. Not sure if it had an infection or what but it was either bald or had a weed growth. Greens were slick and uneven.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play

Again nice layout but no marshall pushing people along. The group in front of us were horrendously slow. Greens look terrible and bumpy with rye dying off (looked diseased) Range in terrible shape and clubhouse closes too early. This place could be so much better!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens / Pace

Nice layout, bunkers need a bit of updating, Greens look like terrible and bumpy with the Rye grass dying off. Clubhouse closes at 6pm? can even grab a beer on the patio after the round. Too bad its a beautiful layout and nice patio and clubhouse.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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