Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Set against the rugged beauty of Palm Springs, Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort offers an 18-hole desert layout that balances strategy with accessibility. With desert vistas and forgiving fairways, it welcomes golfers of all levels seeking a memorable round under the desert sun.
Course Overview
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, located in the sun-drenched landscape of Palm Springs, California, offers a compelling blend of desert golf with approachable playability and scenic charm. This 18-hole resort course unfolds with thoughtful design that embraces the arid surroundings, featuring wide fairways bordered by native desert vegetation and rock formations that subtly challenge every round. The course's layout rewards strategic thinking rather than sheer power, making it suitable for golfers across different skill levels.
Players are greeted by well-maintained tee boxes and sprawling fairways that invite controlled swings while demanding precision as the course navigates gentle elevation changes. Greens at Tahquitz Creek roll true but present a slick surface that requires carefully judged speed and spin, increasing intensity around the putting surfaces. Bunkers mainly guard the approaches and the greens, though their condition can vary, with some fairway traps showing signs of wear. Water hazards are absent, focusing attention on natural desert hazards and the careful placement of shots.
Scenery at Tahquitz Creek is distinctly southwestern, with expansive views of the surrounding mountains and the signature sandy desert floor. The warm desert air accompanied by occasional gusts changes the feel of each shot, encouraging adjustment to conditions and instilling a quiet respect for the environment’s influence on play.
As a resort course, Tahquitz Creek extends an inviting atmosphere for vacationers and enthusiasts alike, featuring well-kept practice areas including putting and chipping greens. While the driving range turf may lean toward marginal in spots, it remains functional for warming up. On-course amenities include accessible beverage services and comfortable resting points, helping maintain pace and comfort under the desert sun.
For those planning a visit, the course encourages walking when temperatures are moderate, with carts available for convenience during hotter periods. Overall, Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort delivers a balanced golf experience that celebrates the essence of Palm Springs golf — combining natural desert beauty with strategic, rewarding golf that makes every round memorable without overwhelming players.
Course Highlights
Tahquitz Creek showcases desert-style golf with strategic use of natural rock and native flora framing the fairways. The absence of water hazards shifts focus to carefully placed bunkers and the course’s slick putting greens, which demand precise control. Its setting at the base of scenic mountain views provides a quietly dramatic backdrop without overwhelming the practical flow of play.
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Guest Reviews
Rodrigo “funning”
If you’re wanting to have a great golf experience in Palm Springs, this is the spot. I’m an amateur enthusiast, not too serious but I had a great time at this course. The line to each hole was easy to follow, the golf carts were great and descent quality with an ice chest. The grass and overall upkeep was top notch along with the food and drink cart being great. A few bathroom break areas and it didn’t feel rushed at all and most waves before and after us were real cool, relaxed. I’d definitely come back here again for another round!
Tim Mitchell
Friendly albeit gruff pro shop staffer(s). Cart attendant was very Helpful. He give us the lay of the land as there are two courses here. The resort course looks beautiful. A very straightforward course with straight distance being the key. Hitting long here is very rewarding. No water on the course but bottle deal from the clubhouse and ice in the cooler was helpful. Plan on coming back. Added 5 star. Came back and impressed with the restaurant. Hearty wraps, good salads and large drinks. Service is professional and very friendly. Place is clean and has tvs.
CHUCKII Dkofi
2 decades ago, I played this beautiful course on a golf trip with friends. It's amazing, how its so well maintained.
Ovell Scott III
Played the RESORT course on 23 Jan 2025. I honestly was expecting a bit better on the amenities of the course. The range is hard to warm up with because it barely has any grass on it. However, they do have nice areas for putting and chipping practice. The course is maintained for the most part. Tee boxes are shaped and cut well, fairways nice and green, the greens roll well but are slick. It is hard to stop the ball which makes it a lot more challenging to be accurate. The only course maintenance that I was not satisfied with are the fairway bunkers. They are not that well maintained as the green side bunkers. A lot of mud a barely any sand in them. The layout and scenery of the course is pretty cool. I must add that this course does offer money back for military if you show your ID when you check in so I thank them for that. The course is in pretty good shape and I could see myself coming back here to play.
Aimee
We played on 1/4 and enjoyed the first 9 holes but unfortunately for us, had a pretty terrible time from hole 10 onwards as there was a group of 4 behind us being rude: yelling for us to hurry up multiple times and hitting their balls up to where we were on the fairway without apologizing or just backing off after the first time. My partner and I joined another twosome in front of us and they informed us that the group behind us were all individuals who worked at the course, and that is enough information to not return here. It’s a shame because it’s a breathtaking beautiful course but if they are employing rude individuals to intimidate paying customers, I’ll take my business elsewhere.
A Grimm
Andrew Goodwin
Highly recommend the resort course. Great condition, awesome staff, really good experience
Reggie Arcos
Great courses, great range.
John Baxter
Michael Fruchtman
Needs more grass seeding.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1885 Golf Club Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
Tahquitz Creek Clubhouse - includes pro shop, restaurant, and locker facilities
Walking is permitted and enjoyable during cooler weather; well-maintained paths help navigate the course. Sturdy golf shoes with good grip are advised due to rocky terrain near some greens.
Reservations recommended, especially during peak season. Walk-ins may be accommodated based on availability.
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