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

Reviews

4.6
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Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

U can’t beat this course

Unbelievable layout, superb conditions both fairways and greens. Challenging water traps but nice to play

I love this course and will come back - for sure

Those who do not play - you missed something special

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf course

My wife and I played the Mountain View course for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our day. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The course was a beautiful layout and the variety of tee options provided excellent choices for whatever length any golfer would want. Would definitely recommend and play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course and friendly staff. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play course

Firecliff is a beautiful course with great scenery and challenging and has been in great condition the times I have played here.. the staff is friendly and the clubhouse is nice.. the practice facility is large and accommodates lots of golfers… I try and play here everytime I’m visiting the Palm Springs area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First class course

First time playing this course and it was in excellent condition. Greens in fine condition but rolled a little slower in the late afternoon. Layout was well designed with water and traps in areas needing avoidance. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great round of golf

Desert Willow is far and away one of the best courses in the desert. Staff is always great. Fairways nice and lush and greens perfect speed. Played fireclifff in under four hours. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beauty of a course

We played five courses this week. Desert Willow was my favorite!. It’s beautifully landscaped and it’s nice and wide open. It’s got challenges and yet, if played right, gives plenty of Lea way to avoid bunkers or other hazards. I’m not a great golfer, but I played great on this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very windy conditions slowed play down but the course conditions were excellent

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Immaculate Condition

Desert Willow Mountain Course did not disappoint. It's in IMMACULATE shape! It's quite possibly in the best shape I've seen in the entire Coachella Valley. All Staff were exceptionally friendly. The course is very fair, and has some challenging hole. It was a wonderful day!! The one minor recommendation I would have would be to put more sand in the sand bunkers. Of course it's completely my fault to be in the bunkers! Loved this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Willows Mountain View Course

After all the hype over the last 10 years, I finally managed to snag a single at Desert Willow. While it wasn't Firecliff, the most challenging of the 2 courses I loved the layout of Mountain View. Mostly generous fairways but with lots of potential trouble, were in beautiful condition with the first cut of rough giving som challenge. The greens are nicely located in tighter spaces with lots of bunkering making approach shots interesting. I was a bit disappointed with the greens that were a bit choppy. Overall, I liked the experience and would definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Willow Mountain Course

Excellent pace of play, I expected the worst and never waited on a single shot. Played a lot this trip without a doubt it was the best by far. Thank you Desert Willow. Conditions were also great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent condition; great layout

Make sure you play the appropriate tees . Great condition of fairways and greens,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Stunning course and layout, I think $200 a little steep for desert golf but the place is really nice, great range and practice area, good pace of play, hard to complain. Food / restaurant excellent as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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