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4.3
1994 Reviews (1994)
5 Stars
910
4 Stars
737
3 Stars
225
2 Stars
77
1 Stars
45
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
87.2%
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1731 out of 1994 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 66 reviews
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4.3
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
119 out of 138 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6761 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.3
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JW Marriott Desert Springs – Palm Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

4.3
1994 Reviews (1994)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 82
19th Hole Scenic Views 64
Patio Dining 63
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 169
Bunkers 146
Undulating Greens 93
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 100
A Weekend Splurge 98
Entertaining Clients 73
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 170
Convenient to the City 118
Near Local Attractions 47

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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent day

I was reluctant to book when I read so many reviews saying pace of play was an issue. Pace was great, just over 4 hours. Tough course with lots of water and hilly, but thourougly enjoyed the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

A Delight

Really enjoyed the play - course across from where we were staying so convenient. Pretty course, somewhat of a challenge, but not too much - highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised.

Just a nice layout. Great design, and very fun to play. Challenging, especially with the wind, yet fair. We played the Valley course here too. Just as fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average at best

Too many nice courses in the desert to play this course again. For 175.00, it's no better than a Muni as there was constant noise from traffic and maintenance workers as well as people walking around the resort. The staff has never been that great at this facility as they just push you through with no real congeniality, and check your receipt as they have tried to over charge me twice in the last few times I have been there. Like I said, too many nice courses in the area for the same price or less to come back to this one.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

First time here

Was a little overwhelmed when we arrived. The complex is HUGE. Bag drop is a little ways to the pro shop. Had to park quite far away. The resort was BUSY! Anyway, the place was great, staff great, and I loved the course. Had a triple on the back but still shot a 79. The greens seemed better than many of the other name brand courses we played. Would love to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is nice, too bad the staff is so impatient

The course is fine, the greens and fairways are nice, the starter and staff don't reallyy have time for anyone as they try to push people through so fast, but I guess that's business. The food at the turn was very good. There is a lot of noise from traffic and being right next to thoroughfares. The maintenance people mowing did not care that they were in your way at all. BUT the Par 3's were nice.. I play in the desert a lot, but won;'t be coming back here. for the cost, I expect at least courtesy from the staff.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

JW Marriott Desert Springs – Palm Course

Nice course layout with beautiful backdrop. Great finishing holes. The costs was pretty steep for an early week round and was not offered a discount for staying on the property.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic and Pristine!

Amazing course. A little gem in the desert!
One of my favourites!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A beautiful course in Palm Desert

I first played here in 1986 when I had a convention at the Desert Springs Marriott. It was an eye opening golf course at that time. I went there few more times from the 80s to 90s. Since there were so many new golf courses built in P/S area, I did not play Desert Spring for 20 years. It was a surprise that this place was still the top course in P/S area, my friend and I enjoyed it very much. It was one of the best public golf courses in the desert. It was a long drive from LA, but the it as a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 109
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
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course JW Marriot-Palms

Presious Course and Great Team (Shop, carts crew and Starter)
Had the opportunity to play with people I didn't knew and we had a Great Time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun and challenging course in great condition

This was my 4th visit, but the first time playing the Palm Coarse. The staff, as always was extremely attentive and friendly, and the Coarse is in top notch condition. Always a good experience here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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