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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Firecliff

Great experience. Course in terrific shape, challenging and rewarding. Support staff friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain View

Course was in good shape. Fun layout. Greens on the slow side but not shaggy. Overall very good track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Aborted round

We cancelled after they wouldn’t allow a “rider”. My son’s girlfriend was visiting for Christmas and we couldn’t leave her alone

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Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rushed round

Nice course and in good shape. We were paired with two locals who may not have liked each other, so our round felt rushed. Would have enjoyed taking a bit more time to enjoy the round and the scenery. Very pretty course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

5th trip to the desert-Finally played this place

Have stayed at Westinghouse Desert Willows condos 4 times in the past, walking trails near the course and have wanted to play but other commitments made it impossible. Worth the wait and will play again and come back to try Firecliff too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous course

We only had time fir 9 holes, but wished to play more, the course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pair up for COVID

Not excited to be paired up in a cart as a single during the COVID outbreak in San Bernardino County.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Perfect weather

The wife and I played here for the second time, love this course. After their overseeing And reopening we were allowed to drive on the course which is a big help to keep up a good pace. This course is beautiful as are the views. Everything about this course is first class especially the fact that there aren’t any houses. We ended up just the two of us for at least half our round, no time for that story. The one weird thing about this course is at some point during our round we start driving through a parking lot and by a number of condo then back to the course, what ever. The staff is first class, great practice facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Round of Golf

Desert willow firecliff is always a good round of golf. The course has a great layout and it’s in decent shape. Today was the last day before over seeding so it wasn’t it’s usually green self Greens were a little rough. Staff is always top notch.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Last days at Firecliff for 2019/2020 season turf

It is the last few days of play on the old turf. The Mountain View course is ready and the switch will be soon. The greens are really fast right now at Firecliff. Play is fine in the field. Bunkers are in ok shape. I saw 2 huge coyotes roaming around the 11th hole I think it was. I was really grateful to find sauerkraut for my hot dog at the turn. Thanks for a nice round of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Solid Golf Course

Considering that it is shoulder season, it has been a very hot summer than still continues, and that this course has not yet been overseeded, I would have to say that the course is in very good shape. I imagine that it will be that much better in the winter months to come. The layout is somewhat generous but fun to play, just less so when it is 108 degrees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1000
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

DW MountainView

Rode the Purple tees (6507/71.2/128) in 4H, 15M as part of the GK Plays. Thanks to John for setting this up and for Desert Willow for having us out. Very well organized. Overcast, muggy and calm in the low 100's. Played with Daniel, Keith and Kevin, fun group. We all played better on the front and kinda wilted on the back.

Bermuda tees were level, lush and reasonably well maintained for divots.

Bermuda fairways are lush and firm, good to play out of.

Bermuda rough was nice. Semi lush, mowed low and not overly penal.

Sand traps were decently maintained for COVID with good quality sand.

Bermuda greens were okay for late summer. Medium speed, firm with almost no ball marks. Some bare spots around the edges.

Excellent customer service on every visit here, especially Cody, an Assistant pro. Nice GPS on the upgraded carts that have ports for electronics. With COVID-19, no on course services, but plenty of ice/water stations on the course. Nice all grass driving range with a good chipping area & practice green. Fun course, recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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