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Conditions
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Value
3.5
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6312 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.5

Editor's Note: Course closed for businss in 2022.

This is the kind of place the locals actually play. The kind of place that offers regular Sunday champagne brunches and New Year's Eve parties in the clubhouse. Mesquite's low green fees bring them in (under $100 even in Palm Springs' ultra expensive peak season). Its mountain backgrounds and golf along the bottom of a streambed are what bring them back.

Mesquite Golf and Country Club in Palm Springs isn't a long course by any stretch of today's standards. It comes in at 6,312 yards from the back tees. Locals find that fits just right. Again, it's Palm Springs. Many of the locals are cashing retirement checks between drives. A little shorter does not necessarily mean uninteresting though.

There are eight small lakes out on Mesquite and when the water's running in the stream it plays with some kick. At the same time, it's very friendly to women, seniors, anyone who finds distance to be a challenge. The 366-yard par-4 ninth is illustrative of a course that regularly lets average hackers go for the green.

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bert Stamps (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.1
746 Reviews (746)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 29
Forced Carries 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 39
Seniors 32
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 63
Near the Airport 46
Near Local Attractions 6

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Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow play no marshall

it was slow as a 5some of new golfers ahead
nice back nine,greens great,overall will play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Player Control

A 5 some group of inexperienced courtesy-deficient amateurs held up play and forced us to quit with 4 holes to go.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice public course

If you like a more wide open course, this is a good option. Greens were quick. Staff friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Conditions

The greens were very dry. The fairways were not well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old Course

Average at best. Only one poor gal checking everyone in. No starter. Start whenever regardless of tee time. Club house smells like an outhouse. Course in average condition. Sure wouldn’t pay any more than $50

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Read!

Course has no cart girl, no drinking water, the pace of play was very slow and the greens were in horrible condition. The expectation of a golf course in this area are high and this course did not meet those expectations.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I Ready like this course.

The course was in wonderful shape and I really enjoyed playing it. My friends and I come here every year from Kansas City and we will consider playing here again. There were some places under construction, but will would like to see them when we return. Hopefully, see you again next year.

Thomas

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not bad, not great

For the money (relatively) not a bad track. Lots of scrubby waste land to lose a ball in. Two greens had large piles of dirt on them. Lots of loud and sketchy looking bridges on this course. Showed up on time but start time was already 15mins behind at 8:30pm.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Its a good course if you are on a tight budget. Reality is you are still golfing in Palm Springs and NOT paying $100 plus US funds for 4 hour of enjoyment with your wife.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Old Stand-By

Course conditions are in decline. Money talks. But we always enjoy Mesquite. Friendly staff, great starter.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crazy windy!

Wind was howling for most of our round. Palm tree fronds were blowing off the trees. Made for very difficult play. We do enjoy this course and have played here many times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Speed of the greens and in most part the shape was as good as anywhere. The course itself could use some TLC tee boxes and fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Tired but cheap

The course and clubhouse were pretty tired. Looks like it has not been kept up for quite a while. The staff in the clubhouse (never did see a starter) and the couple I was paired with were both a pleasure.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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