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We played Mauna Kea while on a golf trip to the island of Hawaii. We have played here a number of times on previous trip but will not be back. The condition of the course is not up to the standard of the price they charge. Several greens are not in good shape. The bunkers are not consistent, some had almost no sand, some had way too much and it was difficult to judge how a sand shot should be played.
The pace of play on previous visits was ok. This round we had a group of 5 players ahead of us and they were slow. Normally when a Course makes an exception for a 5 some, they would have to commit to keep up with the pace of play, this group did not. We complained to the marshal and golf shop but nothing was done about it.
We do not recommend playing at Mauna Kea.

Have played both courses at Desert Willow over the past two years and they are our favourite tracks in the Palm Springs area. We particularly like Firecliff. The layout suits our group, which ranges from single digit handicaps to 30. The staff are excellent through the facility. Pace of play is good. Greens are generally very nice.