I recently played in a tournament at the Desert Willow property. We played both courses. The course and the conditions were immaculate. Could not have been in better condition. What stood out the most though was the incredibly helpful and friendly staff. I want to give a particularly big thank you to the director of food and beverage, Keith Sansone. He helped me with something that was incredibly gracious and kind of him, he went above and beyond what you'd expect from most golf resorts. There are many many properties out in the Palm Springs Palm Desert area. I've played at almost all of them. Desert Willow hands-down has the best team of people working and supporting their operations. And as anybody could probably tell you, kind, friendly, and attentive staff make all of the difference in having a mediocre experience or having an absolutely fantastic experience. Thank you to all of the team members at Desert Willow and I cannot wait to come back. read more

Outdoor dining very special with nice view of the Golf Course. Nice Bar a nice dining area for large groups inside as welll. read more

Good: The course is absolutely beautiful with great views and an excellent layout. It provides a fun challenge while still being open and forgiving enough to make the round enjoyable for golfers of different skill levels. The outside staff were attentive and did a great job keeping groups on schedule for their tee times. The practice facilities were also in outstanding condition and made for a great warm-up before the round. Bad: The beverage cart only came by once before going in for the day. While it appeared the attendant was covering both courses, we teed off before 10 a.m., so another pass would have been appreciated. There also didn't appear to be any marshals on the course. We found ourselves waiting on a twosome ahead of us several times but we still finished ahead of schedule so not the biggest issue, but it did impact the pace of play. Additionally, there were kids fishing near multiple tee boxes and lakes along the course, occasionally standing close to the line of play, which raised some safety concerns. read more

Beautiful course, great service. They have a nice bar with refreshing drinks. Staff is friendly. Nice patio area for drinks and food. Made me fall in love with golf all over again. read more

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We practiced our short game on and around the greens. Utilized the driving range and putting. It was a very hot day and needed to keep hydrated so that we did not or try not to lose our swing. All the staff are very friendly and can answer questions or help guide your day on the course. Beautiful facilities and golf course! Practiced well and Enjoy! read more

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YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes, one of the best in the desert. Course was in excellent condition and the staff was so friendly, even the comics in the Pro Shoppe were awesome but I think they were all drunk... lol just kidding. LOCATION: Excellent, quiet, clean, and great views. FACILITY: Very nice golfing facility and the restaurant is amazing. We've visited 3 times and all the meals have been excellent and reasonable. STAFF: As good as it gets even in peak season. OVERALL VALUE: Golf is expensive here and well worth it. We tee'd off later so the cost was great but pace of play got slow on the back nine so we bagged it before it got dark. TIP: As local we just visit for golf or a meal, but I'd say this would be a great place to stay and golf. Soon there will be a huge surf park on property so this should be the place to stay if visitings. read more

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Food is absolutely dire. Went for a light lunch and ordered buffalo wings and a Sundae. Asked for sundae without whipped cream but it came with whipped cream that has the consistency of cold mashed potato. Chicken wings were breaded and appeared to be the leftovers of someone else's meal simply rebreaded and refried. Photo is of an UNeaten chicken wing. I don't know how a restaurant can do basics quite so badly. read more

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Since Firecliff was closed for renovation. We played Mountain View for the first time. Even though it's not as glamorous of its big brother. Mountain View is no slouch. The course was in emasculated condition. It's not has difficult as Firecliff, but it does have its challenges. We had a great time, enjoyed the day and had a great lunch afterwards. read more

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My wife and I had the pleasure of playing the FireCliff course with its newly installed greens. We were warned that they would be firm, which was true, but overall the course was beautiful, immaculately maintained, and highly playable. We arrived 90 minutes early to take advantage of the premier practice facility (range with balls, pitching green, bunker, putting green), and give the wife time to prowl the pro shop offerings. A month prior, I was able to nab the first twilight rate tee time, which reduced our greens fee to $150 and we easily finished before dark, as did a few groups behind us. Every staff member we interacted with - pro shop, starters, ranger, bag boys - was very helpful and pleasant. We were paired with two brothers much younger than us who started on the Blues but moved up to the Whites as they were inconsistent and we were lagging behind. My wife and I hadn't swung a club since October, so surprisingly we were playing quite well, avoiding most of the 100+ bunkers, taking advantage of the wide landing areas off the tees, and taking the firmness of the new greens in stride. What an enjoyable round, especially when compared to our experience on public courses in-and-around Naples, Florida a few years prior. Experiencing FireCliff is a MUST if you're in the Greater Palm Springs area. read more

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Working with Desert Willow Golf Resort -- and especially Robbie -- was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first walkthrough, to signing the venue, to our menu tasting, and finally the rehearsal dinner, Robbie and her staff were absolutely top-notch. She was incredibly professional, organized, and truly hands-on throughout the entire planning process, always making us feel supported and confident every step of the way. Xander and I are high school sweethearts, and we had dreamed about our wedding day for years. Robbie made those dreams come true. Every wish we had, she granted, and she and her staff accommodated every single ask we had along the way. Anytime we had a question, she responded almost immediately, which gave us so much peace of mind during the planning process. It's often said that a "perfect wedding" doesn't exist -- but ours was truly as close as it gets. The venue was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the overall service was exceptional from beginning to end. Choosing Desert Willow and having Robbie as our wedding coordinator was truly the best decision we could have made. If you're looking for a venue that truly takes care of you, prides itself on exceptional service, and will give you the wedding day you've always dreamed of, give Robbie a call -- I promise, you won't be disappointed. Xander and I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

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Played the second day it was open for the season- cart path only , greens were slow due to new grass being young - paid full price but didn't get the full experience - first time playing this course - I probably won't come back due to high price and course is nice but not worth the price - read more

Amazing course. Not too narrow but still challenging. I played mountain view. This course is fun and the views are amazing. I highly recommend it. If you are very inaccurate you could lose a few balls. The customer service is impeccable. read more

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Second time here. We had the pleasure of meeting an employee named George who I believe works the course. He was so professional and helpful when we had questions. Great representation of a golf course community employee who likes and cares about his job. The food here is so refreshing, not to mention the presentation is beautifully done. Outdoors is the place to eat. So beautiful and serene. read more

I came here in september, so right before the desert season kicked off. I came with 3 other friends and we played here (mountain view course and firecliff), pga west (stadium), and the classic club. Of the places we went, desert willow stood tall above the others in every single way. Conditions were phenomenal on both courses. Firecliff is a longer, slightly more difficult test of golf, and mountainview is a super fun, relatively short course with tons of forgiveness. Service couldnt have been better here as well, everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. If you are looking at public golf in the desert, desert willow is the best all around course/resort by a long shot. read more

Our favorite golf course in Palm Springs by far. Conditions are unbelievably good. Stuff is great, price is fair. Nice lunch place as well.

Perfect place to celebrate friends birthdays. Ambiance with beautiful golf course view. Service was very good!

We were at Desert Willow this past weekend for a Callaway golf tournament for our son, and it was one of the best-run events we've experienced. The course was beautiful, the practice rounds were well-organized, and they offered carts for both players and spectators--something many tournaments struggle with. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was professional, polite, and genuinely seemed to care. One team member mentioned they all play together and treat each other like family, and it showed. We've been to a lot of junior golf events, and this was hands down one of the most well-managed courses we've seen. Highly recommend. read more

Have been playing in the annual Desert Championship tournament held at Desert Willow. Each year, the course is in immaculate condition with pristine fairways, true greens and challenges in the rough. Golfers try to avoid the natural and unforgiving wasteland or face having to punch out sideways or backwards. Views and andulations make the course challenging but not difficult. Pace of play during the tourney is just under 5 hours which is not terrible since everyone enjoys being out on the course. Before and after the round, the clubhouse is a great spot to start the round with a morning cocktail or after the round with a great lunch and a cold beverage. Prices for the round of golf match the quality of the course. Having two premier courses also makes it fun that you can play 36 in a day or two rounds over a few days. The only issues that is outside the control of the course is when the temperature is over 100+ degrees or when to contend with the wind. Overall, staff is friendly and courteous and Big Fan! read more

Spectacular course, Fire Cliff. We did a white tan combo. Everything excellent, tee boxes to greens. Elevation, miles of bunkers, great par 3s, so much fun. But. 104-degrees and they only have two water stations ...that's a little dangerous so make sure you pack some Gatorade read more

Definitely in my top 5 courses golfed in the Palm Springs area. It was beautifully maintained. More green than desert with lots of palm trees. We golfed with a couple from Switzerland who were lovely partners. I wanted to golf the forward tees at around 5000 yds but Conchita wanted to golf the tan (5600 yds) so I teed up with her. Lots of sand and a bit of water. Some traps were quite deep. Water wasn't a huge factor. The greens were the truest roll we experienced in the 13 courses we golfed. Our foursome putted quite well and often pulled out the putter for longer fringe shots. Staff was excellent. Active cart service which was nice on a warm afternoon. They had a beautiful patio area but we didn't take advantage of it as we had to head out right after the round. We finished on a busy day just around 4 hours. Great experience! read more

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We had a really great time as desert willow this summer. My dad decided to golf in 105F heat but he had a great time haha! I enjoyed the pool, bar, and Starbucks. The grounds are nice and parking for each area is assigned. There are trams to take you around the resort and it's not as noisy as some other family resorts in the area BUT the real gem was the quiet pool :) read more

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Fantastic golf course with great employees. Went for a friends birthday and everything was welcoming and fun. From breakfast to course to beers, had a great time. read more

The Desert Willows Restaurant boasts of amazing views of the Golf Course but lacks lackluster reviews of the food and service. A surly hostess greeted us upon arrival and the waiter serving us was disinterested in helping us order the food. His manners were amateurish as he was serving us with his hands flailing across the table, rather than professionaly hosting the table with decorum!!. I don't think I will return to this establishment again! Dr. Lai. read more

Highly recommend both Mountainview and Firecliff! Our group from Minnesota really enjoyed both courses the last week of January! They were in great shape (the driving range was a little beat up) and we loved the practice area, pro shop and lunch on the patio! read more

Being our parents favorite local golf course and brunch location, we chose Desert Willows for my mother in laws Celebration of Life. Robin and April were responsive and helpful in planning and preparation. Excellent front end staff to greet our guests and the catering, food and bar service, were top notch. Would definitely recommend this beautiful location for any event with desert and golf course views that cannot be beat and great service. Thank you for making our so day special. Cooper Family (9/13/25) read more

Golf is absolutely amazing. Kept in great shape year round and the service/employees of the club are awesome and helpful. Would recommend 10/10 times for anyone looking to have a good round of golf. read more

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My wife and I just had the best experience with Jeff Grant for a couples lesson at the Academy. He asked us what we need help on. Wife needed help getting in the air and I wanted more length off the tee. We left Jeff better players and have some great drills and feels to keep it going! Go see Jeff if you have a chance. read more

Seated promptly, wait staff very attentive, food is great and the scenery from the patio is fabulous!!!

Both courses are in pristine condition. The greens have never been better. Ive had the pleasure of playing both courses recently and could not be more impressed. You will not be disappointed read more

This is a gorgeous golf course! The service was impeccable and welcoming, and the facilities and catering were wonderful. It's very modernized and up to date, with plenty of comfortable seating and space to mingle for a work event/interview. read more

From the moment you drive up to the course you know you're in for a treat, beautiful landscape, clubhouse, restaurant, attentive valet, attendants, pro shop staff, and starters. The course(s) are fabulous and well maintained. You couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

Course was in awesome condition and Jose at the restaurant was an amazing entertainer and a great host. Highly recommend.

Desert Willow is one of the best public courses in the Coachella Valley. In the past six months they have reworked all the tee boxes and greens. They have multiple tee boxes that can accommodate any player's handicap. I highly recommend this resort! read more

Brand new breakfast fave. Menu was great selection. Everything we selected was great and scenery was beautiful. Went back the next day for lunch and everything was great all over again! read more

My group of friends never intended to play Desert Willow during our most recent visit to PS. The resort we were booked at (that doesn't need to be mentioned) really hosed us over on our tee times. So we were left with calling around to other courses, late in the afternoon, to find a place to play. Fortunately the staff at Desert Willow welcomed us with open arms. 1st, this course is so fun to play. It's not your typical resort golf course. The layout is challenging (but fair) and is in great condition. 2nd, the staff was so accommodating and understanding to our plight. We were greeted by the cart attendant who loaded our bags to cart while we checked in. The starters gave us fair warning to when the carts were due back. They could have easily been a*%holes to us but honestly, they were so nice and inviting. Our group had a great experience during our round of golf. The combination of the friendly staff and great course was the perfect way to start our golf trip. Even though this was an impromptu visit, it was the best golf experience we had for the entire 4 day weekend. Thank you Desert Willow for crushing the customer service experience. We can't wait to come back. read more

Best of the public golf courses I've played in Palm Desert. This is now our local "muni" when we're in tow. It's challenging and beautiful, service is good and the conditions are excellent. Good driving range and short game area if your looking to practice. read more

The area is absolutely stunning! Eating on the terrace is an experience all in itself! I had the Chicken Papaya salad which was delicious! Hubby had the crab cakes & was very satisfied! He said they were really good! read more

Fantastic golf courses, especially the fire cliff. Always in great shape and challenging, but playable , multiple tee decks. Very scenic . A great clubhouse and excellent food and service. Good wine pairings and reasonable prices. The patio has a fantastic view of the golf course. Very likely to be entertained by road runners.during your lunch . Located very close to the JW MARTIOTT HOTEL. have dinner there and see historic photos of the past presidents, actors and actresses . A great experience. read more

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Wow. I made the mistake of booking a vacation during October which is overseeing time in the Palm area. But, have no fear Desert Willow had some available tee times and Dylan in the pro shop was a straight up pro and a super nice guy. I let him know I was freaking out since I booked a family trip and couldn't find places to play. He gave me some local tips and was really patient with me as I proceeded to have a meltdown on the phone. Anyway, we're all set now with a tee time at DW and I can't wait to play the course and shake his hand in person. This place has all the makings of a great place with courteous staff. I will update this review once I take a spin around their track!! read more

Very good Monte Christo sandwich. Wonderful service. Great view. Love their patio. Pancakes were good but have had better.