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4.1
2511 Reviews (2511)
5 Stars
1096
4 Stars
997
3 Stars
280
2 Stars
93
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
85.6%
Recommend this course
2197 out of 2511 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
315 Reviews (315)
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.2%
Recommend this course
262 out of 315 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
433 Reviews (433)
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
173
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.0%
Recommend this course
368 out of 433 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 72
Length 7062 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.6

Formerly known as Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa - Gary Player Signature Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared golf shirts and proper length bermuda shorts or pants required. Prohibited are denim or blue jeans, halter-tops, bathing suits, sweat pants and t-shirts

Reviews

4.1
2511 Reviews (2511)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 62
Bunkers 55
Forced Carries 37
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 52
A Weekend Splurge 37
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 57
At a Resort 46
Near the Airport 30

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful!!

Great people and perfect conditions. Excellent course. I look forward to returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice bounce back from Hurricane Hillary damage

We played shortly after Hurricane Hillary hit the valley last year, and the course was understandably a mess.
We were a bit skeptical when booking a tee time on 5/12/24, but the course is in absolutely wonderful playing condition. I imagine it was huge task to get to this point. ⛳ We were also very pleased that the couse provides brand new golf carts featuring the latest in GPS technology, ride comfort, and dashboard storage spaces. Well done Mission Hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

A very good but fair test of golf. One of my favorites

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

Good Value for money.

A forgiving golf course with smaller greens. Drawback was the road noise and lack of shade.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect Fairways and Greens

Fairways were over seeded and were in a pristine dark green colour. Every lie on the fairways and fringes was perfect. Definitely a place to play on any visit to Palm Desert area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time

Great course especially for casual golfers. Only negative of the whole experience was parts of course were dry and yellow grass. Everything else was good we already decided we will definitely play here again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gone Downhill

Fairways and greens are okay. The rest of the course looks unkempt and neglected. Cartpaths are full of sand, water was scarce, looks like the bare minimum is being done to maintain the course. No one picked up our bags at the bag drop, no one offered to clean them after the round. No starter. Restaurant was closed at 3:30, couldn’t even buy a cold beer. Been playing there for 20 years, sadly the pride of ownership is clearly lacking, and we’re taking this course off our rotation.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb

This is a great layout, great combo of layout, sand and water keeps it interesting without being unfair. Fairways were perfect. Greens held your approach shot. Nothing fancy with the facilities, but great staff makes this a great value for excellent golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Course was ok, felt there were nicer courses in the area for same price point.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved this course

This was a great golf course to get my golfing year started. To begin with, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The course itself was in good shape and was not all "tricked up" like some courses can be. Fairly generous landing zones off the tee, with greens that were receptive and not complicated to read.
Overall, this was a fun enjoyable round on a course I would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, rough around the edges.

Course was great, fun, pin placements were tough, as the greens were hard and super fast. Fairways, greens and tee boxes were great shape. Anything off the fairways was pretty rough.

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