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Recent Golf Course Review Desert Willow Resort FIRECLIFF COURSE Palm Desert California

Desert Willow Resort (Firecliff)

Palm Desert, CA

Reviewed by: Nickesquire, Rancho Mirage, CA

Golf Playing Conditions 8.15 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 8.15 GREAT

Played the Purple tees (6676/72.1/136) with Jake, Tommy & Andy in around 4 1/2 hours. the weather was clear and breezy, around 80. Firecliff has a beautiful layout, well above average even by the high standards of the Palm Springs area.

The tees were mostly lush with even the par 3’s fairly well maintained for divots.

The over seeded fairways were very lush. Firm with a decent amount of roll.

The over seeded rough was excellent to play out of. The ball sat up and playing even longer clubs still a viable option. Very nice to chip out of.

The traps had thick sand that was very difficult to play from. Decently maintained, rarely do I comment that the sand is too thick and deep… but these were exactly that.

The greens were firm, smooth and quick. Few ball marks and firm.

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Desert Willow Golf Resort (FIRECLIFF) Palm Desert California. Hole 18
Desert Willow Golf Resort (FIRECLIFF) Palm Desert California. Hole 18

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Desert Willow Golf Resort (FIRECLIFF) Palm Desert California. Hole 13
Desert Willow Golf Resort (FIRECLIFF) Palm Desert California. Hole 13

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The customer service was exceptional from all encountered. The drink cart was out making the rounds & complementary range balls are included with your round on a great practice facility. Really solid course, not tight off the tee but there is plenty of trouble to avoid as your approach the greens. Numerous lakes, large deep traps and desert scape lurking just off most fairways and behind most greens is a lost ball waiting to happen. Numerous fairways appear tight from the tee vantage point. However, this is much more of a grip it & rip it course than 1st impressions would indicate. I find most of the fairways are generous in width once you get out over 175 yards from the Purple tees. One of my favorite courses in the Palm Springs area, highly recommend.