Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, California 92260
Riverside County
Phone(s): (760) 346-7060, (760) 346-0015
Fax: (760) 346-7444
Website: www.desertwillow.com
A lot of courses say they're all about nature. Desert Willow Firecliff Resort in Cathedral City actually lives it. Natural desert plants are the star of the show here. So much so that the course was featured on the front cover of Smithsonian magazine.
Bobcats, coyotes and desert rabbits have free run of the place, adding another dimension to any round. When you see a bobcat out in the distance of the desert brush, you're not chasing after that golf ball. No matter how much cash you plunked down for the latest in long-distance technology.
Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry designed Desert Willow and it offers a good example of how you become a rising name in the golf architect game. The sand sculpting demands attention from the first hole.
The course looks intimidating to play. With a 138 slope rating, it plays that way too.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Dana Fry, Dr. Michael Hurdzan, John Cook
- Public/Private: Resort
- Year opened: 1997
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $40 - $185
- Weekends: $40 - $185
- Tee times from $34 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6173 | 128 | 69.9 |
| Purple | 72 | 6676 | 136 | 72.1 |
| Tan | 72 | 5642 | 120 | 67.5 |
| Black | 72 | 7056 | 141 | 74.1 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6173 | 140 | 75.7 |
| Tan (W) | 72 | 5642 | 133 | 72.5 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5079 | 127 | 69.4 |
| Green | 72 | 5079 | 112 | 65 |