Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm
74-855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm is an 18-hole golf course in Palm Desert, CA, playing 5,492–6,761 yards from 5 sets of tees (slope 117–132, course rating up to 72.7).
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
The bolder Ted Robinson "waterscape" course, with water on most holes, an island-green par 3 at 17 and a water-lined finisher that make it the more memorable and intimidating of the resort pair. Lush palms and mountain views earn praise; the forced carries to elevated, deeply bunkered greens divide players by skill.
Consistently praised
- Water in play on most holes with a standout island-green 17th and dramatic closing stretch.
- A lush, palm-lined, oasis-like setting with Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa views.
Worth knowing
- Forced carries to elevated, deeply bunkered greens intimidate higher handicaps.
Golfers recommend
- Play forward tees if water carries worry you; this course punishes crooked shots.
- Save something for the finish; the last holes are the toughest and most water-bound.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the Blue tees, 6143 yds
How to play it
- Card-wreckers at #7, #13. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 5 | 528 | 3 | Tough |
| 2• | 4 | 392 | 7 | |
| 3• | 3 | 162 | 15 | |
| 4• | 4 | 330 | 13 | |
| 5• | 4 | 429 | 5 | |
| 6• | 4 | 366 | 9 | |
| 7• | 5 | 575 | 1 | Tough |
| 8• | 3 | 186 | 17 | |
| 9• | 4 | 415 | 11 | |
| Out | 36 | 3383 | ||
| 10• | 5 | 542 | 4 | |
| 11• | 4 | 375 | 8 | |
| 12• | 3 | 217 | 16 | Long 3 |
| 13• | 5 | 529 | 2 | Tough |
| 14• | 4 | 350 | 14 | |
| 15• | 4 | 373 | 12 | |
| 16• | 4 | 409 | 6 | |
| 17• | 3 | 160 | 18 | |
| 18• | 4 | 423 | 10 | |
| In | 36 | 3378 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6761 | 72.7 | 132 | 72 |
| Black/Blue | 6351 | 70.8 | 128 | 72 |
| Blue | 6143 | 69.8 | 125 | 72 |
| Blue/White | 5685 | 67.8 | 120 | 72 |
| White | 5492 | 66.9 | 117 | 72 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Wed 10-14 · 94/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm?
- Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm plays 5,492–6,761 yards across 5 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm?
- Its slope rating ranges 117–132, with a course rating up to 72.7. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Desert Springs Jw Marriott Resort & Spa · Palm?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Blue tees at 6,143 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
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