Lives
Rancho Mirage, CA
Handicap
10-14
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.7
3.7
Total 32 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

32 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
27
Not Recommended Courses
5
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
02/23/2013
Last Review
03/09/2024

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3.7
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4.0
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Great Value

Other reasonably priced courses in the Coachella Valley have poor conditions. Tahquitz is much better. Both courses are challenging, especially as they are very differently designed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3.0
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Poor Conditions

This was once a very well- maintained course. The fairways were in poor condition, perhaps because they were not overseeded. The greens were spotty and had little tufts of grass in the midst of bare areas, making putting inconsistent. I only played two of the three nines, so cannot comment further.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent

Palm Royale Country Club

Played On 02/21/2024
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

OK Short Course

The course only has par 3s. Many are the same length. The course was in very good condition, considering it is a public course, played by a wide range of players.
The pace of play is a bit longer than was expected for a short course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Played On 02/18/2024
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

detioration

Several years ago, CCGC was a first rate Coachella Valley course. It still is a great layout, especially the Mountain (back nine) side.
Unfortunately, the course conditioning is now very poor, except for the greens, which are well maintained.
One of the unavoidable problems is the positioning of the wash, which significantly affects the playability of holes 1 and 10.
I suspect it will be very hard for there to be much chance of rectifying the problems, without a huge influx of new money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

Played On 03/19/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of water

Grass conditions a little spotty. Challenging layout, with water hazards abounding on the Mountain nine.
Greens very quick, especially downhill.
Generally a good experience.

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

Palm Desert Resort Country Club

Played On 03/17/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Quirky Holes

A somewhat dry course. Narrow fairways because of reduced overseeding. Couple of holes necessitated laying up for short hitters. Number 18 required very much less than driver, then a reasonably long second shot, with a full carry over water. A challenge for high handicappers!
A somewhat costly course for its condition. Fun, nevertheless.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/21/2022

Hello, acfetterly. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Palm Desert Resort Country Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Hawk's Landing Golf Course

Played On 01/28/2022
3.0
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First Time Playing

Temperature

Sadly, it was too cold to play at elevation in January.
The overseeding doesn’t compare to courses in the Coachella Valley.
The layout is interesting and the choices for tee grounds is very good.
It would be a fine choice in warmer weather and worth the trip from Palm Springs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Date Palm Country Club

Played On 01/08/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

RLP 2020

This was my first visit in 2020. The course has recovered well from the wash out last winter. The course conditions were excellent, including the bunkers. The staff are always friendly and helpful. My booked pairing did not show up, but I was placed with a pair of similarly skilled golfers. A pleasant day was had by all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Palm Royale Country Club

Played On 01/05/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

A gentle warmup for our first time since coming to the area.

It's a short course, with 18 par threes. The longest hole is only 160 yds. On the positive side, it is very well maintained. The tees are sand and seeded, probably every day. The bunkers are excellent. It takes only a couple of hours to play and they have a $7 replay fee.

All in all, well worth a visit, especially on a sunny day.

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

Fanshawe Golf Course - Traditional

Played On 10/11/2019
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Easy Front, Tough Back

Sadly, the greens had just been aerated, so bumpy and sandy. The front 9 is shorter and generally straight forward, except for one 90 degree hole. The back is much tougher to walk and to play. The par 3s are 200 yds, which is out of reach for seniors and short-hitting women. It is a hilly course, which can be fatiguing. It is better to ride.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/14/2019

Hello, acfetterly. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We strive for a 5-star experience, so we welcome your feedback. We work hard to maintain the course for everyone's benefit, which means aerifying the greens as part of our regular maintenance schedule. The greens will be healed soon and in pristine condition. Please come back soon for the 5-star experience you expect at Fanshawe Golf Course - Traditional.

Ingersoll Golf and Country Club

Played On 08/04/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tree-lined Challenge

Hadn't played this course for years. It is often wet and a couple of holes are unplayable, but this time all was in perfect shape. If you drive straightly-- no problem, but any off-line shot will mean a chip-out, as the trees lining most fairways are tightly spaced, preventing a long shot toward the green. Only a couple of holes have water. When slower players allow you to plat through, a round can be finished in just over 3 hours, which is very pleasant

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

River Road Golf Course

Played On 07/21/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Challenge

This course plays much longer than its yardage. the par 5s are very long from the white tees and so are many of the par 4s.This makes them bogie holes for short hitters. The course, in general, is very narrow and one of the par 3s on the back is crowded from the tee, especially the front tee, as it is offset from the green. The course stays wet after rain, which also makes it play long. It was in better shape due to the plentiful rain this year. Much tougher than the other Municipal courses in London

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/23/2019

Hi acfetterly. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting River Road Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Cranberry Golf Course

Played On 05/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Typical cottage country course

Sadly, it was still quite wet, so maintenance had been delayed-- even the tees had not been cut. The greens were slow. Driving accuracy was important, but even moreso, the second shots had to be well positioned, as creeks and other areas of rough and swampy terrain came into play, well into the fairways. The fairways were often narrowed by trees I was amazed the Slope was so low, as it was a difficult course, especially on a windy day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 05/30/2019

Hi there! We want to hear more about your experience with us! Please call us at (800) 465-9077. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Date Palm Country Club

Played On 02/17/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

short game skills

This is a fine executive length course on which to sharpen your short game skills. It has smallish greens, so accuracy of the tee block is important, but getting up and down if you miss the green requires much finesse. A fun course for a group of disparate skill levels. Can be quickly played, if time is of an essence.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Fox Golf Club

Played On 10/20/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

an enjoyable day

for a course, not on the "high quality" list, it was in very good condition. The greens and fairways were well manicured-- no iffy lies. The speed of the greens was quick and tough because they are small and sloped. The choice of tees makes it challenging for low and high handicappers. I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

good course for short hitters

This is a short course, with easy par 4s. The par 3s are challenging. Occasionally the pace of play is poor, as there are novices playing. Can be helpful to tune up the short game, as the greens are small and can have a deceptive slope. Usually can be played in around 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Escena Golf Club

Played On 02/28/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Desert Golfing

A well-manicured course with desert landscape. Challenging enough, with water features. A challenging 18th hole with great risk/reward on 2nd or 3rd shot. Location in north Palm Springs can bring wind as a major condition. We had 2 club winds at times. Overall, a very pleasant course that I will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

hills and palms

this is the more interesting of the two courses at Desert Springs. Much more contour to the fairways and greens. Lots of water to avoid and an island green-their signature on this course. Always worth the tariff, especially when reduced by Golf Now!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

a quick 18

this is a nice shortish course that usually can be played in 3 or 31/2 hours.It plays well for shorter hitters. It is in much better shape this year, especially on the tees.Fun for a quick round with my spouse!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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