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

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout, great greens

Course is in great conditions , greens were rolling nicely. Great course for the money, around $125.

Great clubhouse, restaurant, etc.

if you haven’t played it, it’s worth it.

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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
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice round in the desert!

Course is in great shape and the views are stunning. Proshop closed at 3pm which was a bit early to do any post-round shopping. Staff was okay - not overly friendly for an expensive venue would have expected a bit more.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
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Previously Played
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome. And could be better

All is great at Desert Willow but they would be so unique and better if they allowed walking and pull carts. Golfers who walk will play as fast or faster than all the silly carts

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Glorious Course

This course was beautiful, it had aerial views of the mountains, very well-kept,and the staff was wonderful. It was challenging and exciting and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful day of golf. The only drawback was I had heard so many wonderful things about the restaurant and it closed at 5 o’clock just seems a bit early to close. I hope they extend their hours.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This is a beautiful course this stunning views in every direction. The staff was incredibly helpful. I had read so many wonderful things about the restaurant and bar both of which close far to early. Everyone who had completed golf at 5pm wanted to go for a drink and even possibly to dinner but their hours are far to short.

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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 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A gem in the valley

Fine desert golf course in excellent condition. True and fast greens. Very friendly staff.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
T O P 1
Reviews 1001
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Firecliff

Rode the Purples (6676/72.1/136) in 4H twilight with GK Guru's John, Brian and Dave. Great to play with a couple of out of the area guys I previously had enjoyable rounds with. We finished 18 in the dark due to a National Club Champion Tournament that ran over. We were unable to start until after 1 pm. Partly cloudy, fairly calm and around 60. Thanks to John for setting up and to Desert Willow for having the guru group out.

Tees mostly lush and level but after that tournament, were pretty chewed up for divots.

Fairways lush and good to play from.

Rough very lush. Ball sat up, not overly penal except it cost you roll. Usually good to chip out of but deep enough to be penal.

Greenside traps had good quality sand. Decently maintained, with a generous amount of thick sand. Waste bunkers were firm and not as well maintained as the greenside traps.

Large greens putted medium fast speed and were firm with some rollout.

Customer Service always excellent here from when you drop your clubs off out front to when you pick them up after the round. Nice GPS on upgraded carts that have ports for electronics. The all grass driving range is included and is excellent with a nice practice chipping area. Drink Cart around several times. Ice/water stations every few holes. Excellent and very fun layout to play. Recommended, IMO the best public course in the Greater Palm Springs area.

Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a course

Wow what nice course, great condition, staff was great. Overall highly recommend this course.

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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course in great condition and great scenery.

Can't say enough about this course. You have to expect to pay more for the premium conditions at this course.

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course...as good as it gets

Everything was premier. Cost is as expected for this level of course.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First golf trip in Palm Springs

Our young man at the valet was excellent, when we told him it was our first time walked us to the clubhouse. Loved the timers to tell us when we were up.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course in great shape due to overseed, pace sucked

Course was in great shape due to the overseeding. Only complaint about the course quality was the greens were really slow.

Pace overall sucked, no marshals on the course to do anything about it.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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