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Played Shadow Hills as a tune up for the next day at Desert Willow. This is a beautifully laid out par 3 course that will not disappoint. Perfect conditions from start to finish. Great layout and most challenging Par 3 I've played to date. Water and bunker hazards throughout to make the play a little more interesting. If you're looking for a great, leisurely track in the Palm Springs area, give them a try. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
5 Likes.
After reading Johnny's recent review, I saw no reason to take up any more space. I'll just chime in and give my vote of and concur with Mr GK, the course is in awesome shape. It's a must play in the PS area.
6 Likes.
Saturday Nov. 16
10:30 tee time
POP 4 hrs 30 minutes

Arrived about 45 minutes prior to tee times. Pulled up to the bag drop and was met there with assistance in unloading out clubs. Carpooling 4 players and 4 bags. All unloaded and checked in. Practice facility was in good shape with yardage markers clearly identified. Hitting off the turf, which I prefer. Two practice putting greens. Not really indicative of the course greens, but it’s just warm up.

Headed out to the first tee right on time. The course is very well maintained. Tee boxes very good, fairways were just about I was expecting. It’s early winter golf. There was very good coverage, about a 70-30 with good growth vs dormant, but even the dormant areas were good and playable. I only found one bunker, the fill was shallow. Maybe 2 inches on the top layer with harderpact below. My wedge bounced up real quick. The only minus I would give the course. The greens were still a little bumpy from punching about 2 weeks ago. I’d say about 85% recovered. The greens on the front nine were a little better and the speed was much different from the back. The backside were lightning fast.

I’d say this track is a must play, the design and layout provided a good test of shot selection and skill. Holes 16 and 18 were probably my two favorite.
9 Likes.
Played 9/20 at 0830, senior rate of $42. Course recently had seasonal maintenance but recent reviews seemed to be favorable. 5 years ago this was one of my favorite tracks, then all of a sudden it seemed like the crews went on vacation and forgot to come back. There was nothing good to say about the course. I thought they were about to bring in the bull dozers and turn this place into a parking lot.

Then all of a sudden, seasonal maintenance alerts and a couple of favorable reviews! Now for those of you who may have given up on EG, like I did, I think a visit return round might be worth taking. Tee boxes were very good, not great. Fairways were the most notable difference. Good cover, a few brown spot and some “under repair” but to me that’s a good thing. At least they are working on improvements. A 75% improvement from 2 years ago. Rough was cut back and not real penalizing, hit and miss on the conditions. The greens were punched recently so understandably they were still a little bouncy. I’d say about 90% recovered.

POP was at 4.5 hours, they had a full card in the morning and when we were packing up and getting ready to leave a tournament was coming in. The Army was present, that was cool seeing the guys there in uniform and a humvee parked out in front!!

In conclusion if you haven’t been out here for awhile I think a visit is worth taking. The efforts of bringing the course back from the dead are showing. Keep up the good work EG.
13 Likes.
Played Thursday 6/28, first out at 0630. Been awhile since I've played here but after missing the GK Play and reading all the positive reviews I decided it was time for a visit. Used a Groupon promotion, 2 player special for $79. Good deal. Customer service was outstanding during check in. Only negative was the driving range is closed for upgrades and only a small putting greens is available for a warm up. Played as a twosum with my brother and was paired up with another brother twosum. POP was right at 4 hrs. Men's Club had a shotgun gun start at 0730 starting at holes 11-18. They were never an issue. Marshall and cart girl made their rounds and even a visit from the pro shop just checking to make sure we had no issue and enjoying our round.

The course was in very good condition from tee box to greens, rough and bunkers very well maintained. Only a few thin lies and brown patches. Nothing that impacted negative conditions. I still like the back nine better. The par 3s are a formidable challenge and don't forget the picturesque #18. If you haven't been there in awhile, maybe it's worth a visit. I think you'll enjoy it.
11 Likes.
6 June 2018
0730 tee time

First time of what I hope will be many more times playing at this very enjoyable venue. When making a good detailed review I feel the entire experience should be rated. First to mention, this is not my neighborhood track. It’s about a 60 mile drive but I have an good friend who lives in the community, like right on the 5th fairway, so I like to take turns and making the trip here and makes the round more enjoyable. We played as a weekday 2sum since he’s retired and I’m wishing I was, and the guys in our regular group are still grinding it out in the mines.

I arrived at about 0645 got checked in. Check in guy was very friendly and knew my buddy by name. $43 regular rate with complimentary use of the practice facility. All grass driving range with markers clearly defining the yardage. Large cups and ice machine available to load up with water. This is the Palm Springs area, it’s gonna get warmer as the day get longer. It was about 78* when we teed off and got up to 90* when we finished, POP was about 3:45. After a 20 minute warmup we were heading out to the first tee.

Right away you feel the comfort of the course. I’m not going to say the course was overly difficult. The tee boxes were very well maintained as was the entire course. Fairway a little wet from the morning soaking, rough for the most part was not overly penalizing, the back 9 did seem a little thicker. The greens were mostly flat with gental breaks, medium soft and with good roll. Pin placements allowed enough room to make good approach shots. The bunkers are large with good fill. The front was a little heavy but the back was fluffier and more accommodating. My one lost ball found one of the numerous water hazards. I think the statigic placement of the bunkers and water hazard is what made the course more enjoyable to play. The fairways are generous and my first thought was to just grip and rip but after a second look I made better choices with my club selection. I also liked the the overall design. Short, medium and long at all the pars.

We finished our round in time to see the breakfast menu in the 19th hole, but I still opted for a couple of pulled pork sliders with a side of fresh fruit. There was indoor and patio seating available. We opted for an indoor table by the window with a great view of holes 9 and 18. The selections were plentiful and reasonably priced.

In conclusion, I had a very enjoyable round at a new track and hope to return, weather permitting, real soon. Thanks to my buddy Duane for the invite and extending hospitality.
12 Likes.
Played on 4/28 at 850am. Called the course late to make a next day tee time. Senior rate for $39 on a weekend, I must say that’s a good deal. The course is not as well maintained as most of the other courses in the area, it it’s a challenging layout with greens that will provide a good test of speed and reads. The tee boxes are in dire need of attention. Basically level but really chewed up. Fairways are thin with good coverage over approximately 75% mixed in with scattered brown spots. The rough is well overgrown, dense and clumpy with a mixture of several types of grass. Approach shot to the greens, most have moderate elevation changes and will need a club down. The greens were probably the only highlight of the course. Good roll, a little on the slow side and soft enough to hold most approaches. Pin placement was difficult. Many breaks, no gimmies here. Even 3 footers required a diligent effort. The cart gal caught up with us at #17, so refreshment were not readily available. It was an ok alternative from playing courses in my usual rotation but I don’t think I’ll be making any plans soon to return.
12 Likes.
After reading a positive review I decided it was time to pay a long anticipated return to Oak Valley. Played on 8/24 at 840 am, getting a really nice discounted rate of $40. The course was nearly empty. There was a twosome that went out about 15 minutes before us so there was no delays at all playing right at 4 hrs. It was a very enjoyable round. Weather was good, a little wind came up while on the back nine but it posed no negatives to play. Nickesquire was spot on with his descriptions of the course. Not much of anything I can add but just wanted to throw out another comment to say how good the course is playing now. Hope you all get a chance to get a round in.
8 Likes.
Played on 4/21 @ 0702 in an attempt to beat the heat. No worries. In the mid 80s during play, and it was near perfect. Not much more you can say about the course except, “Perfect”. From the moment you arrive you know you’re not in Kansas anymore Toto.

Upon arrival we were met by an associate from the cart barn to take our bags and set up our cart. Standard style carts, didn’t notice the presence of a USB charging port, luckily it wasent needed. No GPS, but not really a problem since everybody has a smart phone these days. Cart was stocked with ice and also 2 clear plastic cups for use at the water stations on the course.

Checked in using out $79 UnderPar greens ticket. What a deal. Online rates were set $139 a player. We got a two player special for $79. Love those discounts, especially when a course like this affords the casual player to come out and enjoy an occasional round on a highly rated facility.

Didn’t have enough time to warm up on the range, (my bad, I overslept) but free range balls were provided. We head out to number 1 and we knew this was going to be a good day. Tee box, level and lush green turf, almost spongy as you step on to spike your tee. Generous fairways lined by trees and the Rancho Mirage community it winds through. Beautiful homes that only add the scenery. The fairways looked like carpeting. Strategic bunkers and water hazards abound on the course, again just adding to the beauty of the course. The greens were mostly level and not very challenging, but very receptive you your approach shots. Good roll, I couldn’t state an accurate rating but they were consistent. The bunkers were filled with damp heavy sand but very playable. I found a few along the way. I’m sure as the day wears on the sand because dry and fluffy.

Finished the round right at 4 hrs, never having to wait at a tee box or on the fairway. The marshalls do a good job keeping the flow moving. The cart gal was seen about 3 times during the round, she was quick and efficient so as not to disrupt the flow. Good job!!

One other important bit of info. The facility has two courses. The Pete Dye is part of the main resort. The resort shows aa address on Dihna Shore Bl, however the Gary Player course is located “off property” a few blocks away. Closer to the intersection at Los Alamos and Ramon Rd. It saves a few minutes and in case you oversleep this might save you from being late at check in.
6 Likes.
Leaving another review after seeing that Gary00 had left one also. The course was very busy today. The LPGA Symentra Tour was in attendance for their practice rounds, tuning up for competition this week end. They made for some nice scenery!! Ok enough of that.

I had a 1pm tee time at an outstanding rate of $27. Couldn't really pass that up. The course was in pretty good shape. 3.25 stars. The greens were firm and quick, as usual. Good coverage on the fairways, but the occasional shot from the rough was challenging. Advancing the ball was difficult. Luckily my driver was helping me look good today. The only negative I could comment on would be the tee boxes on the par 3s. Playing from the whites they were rather beat up, level but definitely in need of some attention.

I like the renovation moving the bar in the area where the pro shop was and check in was moved into another section but much smaller. In conclusion it was an enjoyable round and I'm sure I'll be back in the next few weeks.

PS. Johnny and I had a few comments about the green being punched. The Legends show no sign of this so I'm guessing it was the Champions side getting done in prep for the Lady Pros making their visit there. So Johnny, I'm guessing the Legends will get theirs done next month.
12 Likes.
I was out at Oak Quarry yesterday. The greens have recovered about 90% and the rest of the course is in excellent condition. (Except the bunkers, but that’s old news). The lakes on 15-18 have gotten a facelift. Very scenic, which only adds to the beauty of the course. With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer The Rock is the place to play.
10 Likes.
If you’re looking for a great course at a very affordable rate in the Palm Springs area, may I suggest Escena Golf Club. A total pleasure of a course. Everything 5 Star. The valet ready to help you carry in your bag, the fellow at the pro shop, the putting greens, not much of a driving range but they do have a pad with a net to get loose. The tee boxes, the fairways, the layout (Nicklaus design) the bunkers, the greens. Everything top shelf. Not much rough to speak, what’s there was clipped down and not too penalizing, in fact the few lies I had on the fairway rough, my ball seemed to sit up in it and a had no problem getting good contact on the ball. Th cart girl came around a few times to provide refreshments. At the break was a gee dong stand. Hot dogs and burgers, sodas, chips and water. A quick stop and right back out. No marshalls to be found but that wasent a problem. We had a 0830 tee time and we were off in 3 hours and 50 minutes. Oh yeah, the carts. Late models with a double USB port for charging. Always a good feature since the carts don’t have GPS.

In conclusion, a great round at a great venue. Will I be back? Oh yeah!!
11 Likes.
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