Location: Palm Desert
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The 10 Best Golf Courses in Palm Desert, California (CA)
Relax and sight-see in this southern Californian oasis. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is a vibrant city featuring top notch resorts, world class golfing, shopping, and entertainment that appeals to many types of consumers. Hike, bike or ride horseback through the desert trails. Or, soak in some culture with seasonal festivals, stylish art galleries, and a thriving music and nightlife scene.
Restaurants in Palm Desert
1. Bighorn Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
2. The Palm Desert Golf Academy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Palm Desert Golf Academy at Desert Willow is a World-Class golf instruction facility providing the finest in instruction, golf clubs, club repair and group clinics. PGA Certified Instruction has been an important component in the twenty-year success of the Desert's premier golfing destination.
3. Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Located in the Coachella Valley, Shadow Ridge Golf Club enjoys over 350 days of sunshine and blue skies every year. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses.
Reviewed By LnS2004 - Cypress, United States
We love this beautiful golf course. It’s well-maintained with thick turf and forgiving wide fairways. The masked staff is courteous and helpful. There is covered parking close-by to help shield your car from the baking hot sun. Water hazard is a challenge at several holes, e.g. 5, 9, 13 and 18. The more prominent features are the prevalent sand traps, many quite deep, flanking the greens and along the way. This is a great place to practice getting out of bunker shots, for inevitably you will end up in one (because of COVID, raking after is not necessary). Speaking of bunkers we enjoyed the breakfast wraps served at the aptly-named Bunkers. We will definitely be back.
4. Desert Willow Golf Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Varied elevations and unique water features have been carefully incorporated into the indigenous desert landscape at this prestigious Coachella Valley course.
Reviewed By patrickkK729UU - Bemidji, United States
A wonderful golf complex in Palm Desert and a great restaurant, bar and pro shop. The staff is very knowledgeable and promptly takes care of our golf needs.
5. Classic Club Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By 301bryans - Langley, Canada
Happy hour 3 to6, out on the balcony, fabulous view, great server, Gina. Good eats, recommend the beef dip, couldn’t pic a better location for afternoon meal.
6. The Oasis Country Club Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Global759863
This is such a great course, challenging for the beginner and for the good golfer, 22 lakes on the 18 holes if you have a water phobia this will either kill or cure you.
7. Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 126 reviews
Framed against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, these two championship courses were designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, "King of Waterscapes."
Reviewed By 2003JNP - Abbotsford, Canada
We played the Palms course 5 years ago and at that time I gave it a 5 star rating and a glowing review. I must say that after playing it this week I feel even more compelled to sing the praises of this golf course. I played several courses in the area including some that were less expensive and some that were very expensive and I must say that the Palms course at the Marriott is hands down my favourite. It is in impeccable condition, it is challenging for a low handicap yet forgiving enough for an average golfer. It is beautifully presented, visually stunning and a fair test of golf. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. A great experience! I highly recommend this golf course.
8. Palm Desert Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Palm Desert Country Club is a premier golf club in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley. Renowned for its wide fairways and subtle greens, the Palm Desert Golf Club appeals to golfers of all levels. The golf course and golf clubhouse have recently undergone tasteful renovations. Come play a round of golf and see why generations of golfers have hailed Palm Desert Country Club as a "must visit" golf course. Check out our website for Palm Desert Golf rates and golf course info.
Reviewed By jjfgm - Aurora, United States
What a find! We went in around 2 p.m. and got right on for 9 holes. The special rate after 2 p.m. was $35.00 with a cart and a voucher for each of us to have a drink after. You can’t beat that! The couse is in excellent shape. The fairways are wide and there are beautiful views of the mountains. We were surprised that the course is lined with small, dated houses since the course was so well-maintained and the clubhouse was nice inside. We will definitely play again when we return to the greater Palm Springs area.
9. The Golf Center at Palm Desert
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Self-proclaimed as the only golf course in the desert that caters to families who play together, this facility features a par 3 course, well maintained greens and generous fairways.
10. Woodhaven Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Welcome to Woodhaven Country Club, a public golf course and one of the friendliest places in the Palm Springs Area and Coachella Valley. Located in the heart of Palm Desert, Woodhaven has something to offer everyone. From the plush fairways and finely manicured greens to the pristine lakes and gorgeous waterfalls, it’s no wonder so many people have enjoyed calling this place home. With rounds of golf that typically take less than four hours, there is no doubt Woodhaven is a “MUST PLAY” while in the Coachella Valley.
Reviewed By Q1023ZXdavidb - Kimberley, Canada
This is a golf course with generally wide fairways and for a 20 handicapper like myself I found it forgiving. Hole number 6 is a fun 115 yard par three where you have a great opportunity to hit into or over the water hazard but your best hit will make it! We went out at 3.20 with the goal of completing the front 9 which the four of us managed to do by 6.00 pm just as dusk closed in. Woodhaven Country Club Golf Course is beautifully maintained and provides a quality experience.Our fee in late February was $35.00 which I thought was great value.We planned to return the following week.
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