The Reserve Club

Indian Wells, CA • Private

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Overview

The Reserve is a private club in Indian Wells, Calif., built by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish that is routed against the surrounding mountain ridges and follows the natural contours, winding through the terrain to create interesting and varied holes. Tee and approach shots are well framed, and the housing never intrudes into your view as you play.

About

Holes 18

Length 7021

Slope 137

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 1998

Designer Jay Morrish, ASGCA/Tom Weiskopf

Awards

Ranking history:

Best in State: Ranked inside the top 25, 2003-'09. Ranked inside the top 30, 2001.
2023-'24 ranking: 45th.
Previous ranking: Not ranked.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.8

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

6.7114

Character

6.9158

Challenge

6.6268

Layout Variety

6.7794

Fun

7.0656

Aesthetics

7.1924

Conditioning

7.2957

Reviews

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“The course is in excellent condition having recently expanded the green contours and converted from Bentgrass greens to Bermuda overseeded by Rye and Poa Trivialis."

2023

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Review

“If you are looking for premium views and backdrops, The Reserve offers the best in the Palm Springs area. This Weiskopf / Morrish design offers a fantastic playable experience for all levels. The routing does an excellent job of changing elevation, utilizing the desert terrain as you wind your way through a gated community which is only noticeable on a 6-7 hole stretch. It embraces the rugged foothills, canyons and foliage while mixing in dramatic waterfalls and other aesthetic charm. A must play if in the area as you it allows for low scores with several risk reward Par-4's and 5's while adding some of the best desert golf scenery one can ask for."

2023

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“Wonderful setting for a golf course. Incredible views from multiple spots throughout the course. The golf course was in immaculate shape with firm playing conditions. Weiskopf did a great job of melding the golf course into the provided property. The course doesn't feel manufactured at all. A solid challenging golf course without being unnecessarily difficult. Layout variety was the weakest part of the course with most holes playing straight away and the par 3's playing similar lengths."

2022