Desert Willow Golf Resort: Firecliff
Palm Desert, CA • Public
Chris Miller
Overview
One of the most underrated courses in the desert is the Firecliff course at Desert Willow. Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry designed 36 holes (including the Mountain course) on this flat desert floor in the Coachella Valley and moved enough earth to create some interesting holes that frame the surrounding mountains. Playability for all handicap ranges is strong, but even for the better players, the Firecliff course is a intriguing and fair test of golf.
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“Very well maintained and challenging desert resort course in Palm Desert, CA. Expansive fairways requiring accurate placement affording the opportunity to hit effective approach shots into well protected greens. Medium sized greens with slight contours and ridges more so on the back 9 vs front 9. Several dramatic vistas of surrounding snow capped mountains and natural desert vegetation adds to the enjoyment of playing this course."
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“This is a muni course in Palm Desert. The conditions were great and the course features wonderful par 3 holes. The views of the surrounding mountains make it a wonderful place to play golf. You are in the middle of everything, but it doesn't feel that way. You feel as though you are golfing by yourself with mountains surrounding. The greens have fun slopes that make putting a blast."
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“Very nice desert resort course. Good variety of hole design with some nice par threes and several interesting shots over water hazards. The mountain views add to the ambiance. Pretty forgiving off the tee but the shots into the greens and the greens themselves make it challenging. The restaurant is very good with a large scenic outside terrace."
Read More2019
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“Challenging and immersive. An escape. Fits with the topography."
Read More2018
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“The staff was fantastic. Great public golf course in great shape. Range and practice area is large indwell maintained. Grill bar offers great food and drink. Overall solid on every level."
Read More2018
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“One of the top public courses in the desert that is always in terrific condition with a fun mix of holes."
Read More2018
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