Palm Desert Country Club in Palm Desert, California, USA | GolfPass
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3.7
1588 Reviews 1588 Reviews
5 Stars
363
4 Stars
752
3 Stars
306
2 Stars
108
1 Stars
59
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
74.7%
Recommend this course
1258 out of 1588 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
131 Reviews 131 Reviews
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.9%
Recommend this course
89 out of 131 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
168 Reviews 168 Reviews
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.3%
Recommend this course
113 out of 168 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6357 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1962) Cary Bickler (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.7
1588 Reviews (1588)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
Patio Dining 29
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 74
Water Hazards 51
Undulating Greens 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 57
Seniors 49
Beginners 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 76
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 14

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Under rated

Course I’d say in overall good condition. Some dead spots but a little new landscape can make it look to its former glory no problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Palm Desert CC

This may be a legacy course in Palm Desert but I seems like it’s on its last legs. Fairways were inconsistent with nominal grasses to play from, with much of the fairways being lo-cut quite weeds.
Roughs looked like mowed weed patches.
Greens were OK. Bunkers were concrete. No driving range, just a batting cage. Good sized putting green and separate bunker/chipping practice area.
Played here 2-3 years ago and don’t remember it being in such disrepair.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Thanks for letting us know your thoughts. We understand there’s room for improvement, and our team is already looking into the concerns raised. We’d be grateful for another chance to provide a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Doesn’t flow

The course runs through a neighborhood, and the signs are not good. The houses on the course are close to the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was good for the money. Played with my wife who is a beginner and it was perfect for her. Course condition was ok, greens were fantastic

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun at Palm Desert Country Club

What set this course out from others was the dinner and music after our round. Excellent food and drinks listening to a live band. The golf course is in good shape and the staff is excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

No driving range and all the sand traps were awful. On the other hand the greens were perfect.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 03/26/2025:
Thanks for letting us know your thoughts. We understand there’s room for improvement, and our team is already looking into the concerns raised. We’d be grateful for another chance to provide a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great greens

The staff was friendly as well as the people we played with. We started before the men's club but never felt rushed with our round. The course and the greens were in nice shape. I had a lot of edge burners that didn't fall but thought the ball tracked perfectly.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm Desert CC Review

Good course for the middle handicapper. Swing net available to warm up. Chipping and putting areas were nice. Greens fast and green, good hold. Fairways were wide. Only thing i did not like, the bunkers were too hard. Difficult flushing ball out. We will be back. Good value.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough Track

This place was pretty rough,
Not gonna lie. I don't mind a local muni. Nothing wrong with playing non-resort courses.
You just gotta know what you're getting into. I was pretty embarrassed bringing guys from OOT here. Shoulda done my homework. Relying on course pics on GolfNow and local website not good enough. This place was rough....Just know what you're getting into.
The Palm Desert address and proximity to Indian Wells does not do it justice. This is a rough local track weaving in and out of rough housing. Nothing wrong with any of it, but it's just not easy on the eyes. There needs to be some sort of disclaimer without offending.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/26/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Staff

Arrived without my golf shoes.. Alerted the staff who were extremely understanding and accommodating. Quick trip back home and upon my return, straight to the t box to join a friendly couple who were regulars at the course .
Enjoyed the fast greens and overall course conditions ( bunkers could use a bit of TLC)
Can’t say enough good things about the entire staff !

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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