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2.8
1307 Reviews (1307)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
372
3 Stars
418
2 Stars
221
1 Stars
203
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
50.2%
Recommend this course
725 out of 1307 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.0
175 Reviews (175)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
57.1%
Recommend this course
100 out of 175 reviews
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2.9
222 Reviews (222)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
53.2%
Recommend this course
118 out of 222 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6672 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9
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Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1975
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #19)

Reviews

2.8
1307 Reviews (1307)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 63
Bunkers 52
Narrow Fairways 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Seniors 28
Advanced Golfers 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 55
Near the Airport 29
At a Resort 14

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Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Diamond in the rough

First and tenth fairways have been damaged by prior storms. Rest of course is in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens were fantastic

Greens were in great shape. The rest of the course needs work. Fairways were good, but anything off was an adventure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens are fantastic

Greens were really in great shape. The rest of the course has a lot maintenance. Really good value for the money. Will golf again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor condition

This course is in poor condition, not maintained to palm spring standards. There are no restrooms on the course and the course is vastly spread out. You need a buggy on this course hard going for walking.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Screwed

Screwed by GolfNow. The time we booked wasn’t honored by Cathedral Canyon and GolfNow doesn’t give credits. Lesson learned!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 183
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This was the first course I played on a marathon 9-rounds in 5 days trip I took to the Coachella Valley.

Being from the Midwest I felt this was an excellent first course to play to “knock the ice off” my swing. The value was good. You can spray your shots a little bit, but the course does require your attention. And the greens were as good as any I played on this trip. Cathedral Canyon is not one of the best courses in this area, but I enjoyed my round and would recommend it to others.

CONDITIONS: Let’s start with this… the 10th hole was washed out sometime in the past year or so and does not play as a par 5. Rather it was about a 170-yard par 3 the day I played it. I think this is a blessing, as the full par 5 looks like it was a bear of a hole. I didn’t feel this change impacted the enjoyment of my round in any way (plus, if you go long of this green you’ll be lucky to score a 5 anyway).

The fairways and greens were as good as any course I played in this area. Actually, the greens were some of the best (speed and breaks) I played. The tee boxes and bunkers could use some TLC. Actually, the bunkers would be my biggest gripe. The rough wasn’t overseeded (or at least I hope it wasn’t) and played as a dormant grass (which is fine).

VALUE: I chose to play this course first on my trip because of its affordability compared to other area courses. This course is a fair value.

LAYOUT: This course winds thru housing, and some of the greens are pretty far from the next tee box (don’t plan on walking this one… take a cart). It has some tough par 4s with water (#2, #3, #15, #16), and #5 and #14 can be tough par 5s. Have your camera ready for #17.

FRIENDLINESS: The staff were very helpful. Also, I had a blast playing with the 2some and other single I was paired with.

PACE: We had an early morning tee time. Still, we never caught the group ahead or saw the group behind. Great day!

DIFFICULTY: It’s definitely not easy. This course seems to demand a lot off your tee shot (par 4s above), OR a lot off your approach (par 5s), OR a lot off your putting (par 3s)… but never everything all on the same hole. Lost about 4 balls in the water.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 holes damaged by flood

A good course which needs investment in rough maintenance that would make it a very good course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are amazing!

This course has amazing potential. You need a fabulous first and last hole. The greens are fantastic…the water is a perfect challenge…but fairways need more grass and less dirt. The course sidelines need more care. Thanks for the opportunity to voice our concerns. The cost is a definite positive.
Sincerely
Clare Downing

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