Desert Willow Golf Resort is an 18-hole golf course in Palm Desert, CA with a par of 72. It offers 7 tee sets: black (7,060 yards, slope 141, rating 74.1), purple (6,668 yards, slope 136, rating 72.1), purple/lavender (6,408 yards, slope 132, rating 71), lavender (6,154 yards, slope 128, rating 69.9), lavender/tan (5,877 yards, slope 124, rating 68.7), tan (5,612 yards, slope 120, rating 67.5), green (5,082 yards, slope 112, rating 65). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 354 yards from the first tee.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, CA
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This lengthy par 5 presents a multi-shot challenge with a relatively straightforward routing. The fairway offers room to work with, though precision becomes critical as the approach to the green demands careful positioning to avoid defensive bunkering.
A short but punchy par 4 where accuracy matters more than distance. The narrow fairway and well-placed hazards near the green demand precise shot placement from the tee, making this a deceptive test despite its modest length.
A short par 3 that plays downhill to a compact green surrounded by desert. The reduced yardage belies the precision required, as the elevated tee shot must navigate to a target with limited bail-out area.
The course's first major test, this par 4 demands power and accuracy with significant length from the back tees. Strategic bunkering and overall hole design create a strong opening challenge that separates solid strikes from wayward ones.
A formidable par 4 that plays longer than its yardage suggests, with hazards positioned to penalize both conservative and aggressive approaches. The approach shot requires particular care as the green is well-protected.
A shortened par 4 offering a potential birdie opportunity for those who find the fairway cleanly. Strategic bunkering near the green prevents an easy final approach despite the reduced overall length.
This substantial par 5 features an expansive layout with room to maneuver off the tee. Multiple layers of hazards come into play for those attempting to reach the green in two, rewarding both strategic layup play and aggressive approaches.
A brief par 3 requiring only a short iron or wedge to a small, elevated green. Desert hazards surround the target, making any miss costly despite the modest yardage.
One of the course's premier holes, this par 4 features a dramatic routing with hazards strategically placed throughout the hole. The combination of length and positioning demands both power and precision from tee to green.
Another elite-difficulty par 4 requiring both power and precision off the tee to set up a manageable approach. Hazards are positioned to punish both conservative and aggressive mistakes alike.
A well-bunkered par 4 with strategic hazards positioned to test decision-making on the approach. The green complex itself presents a multi-tiered challenge that rewards careful course management.
This par 4 balances length with playability, offering a reasonable fairway but with hazards that punish inaccuracy near the green. The overall design creates a fair but firm test of ball striking.
A strong par 5 with ample length and strategic bunkering that comes into play for aggressive second shots. The hole rewards both long-hitters seeking the green in two and players who lay up strategically.
A modest par 3 where precision trumps power, with a small green demanding an accurate tee shot. Desert hazards and limited recovery area make this a nerve-testing short hole.
The course's shortest par 4, this hole punches above its weight with strategic bunkering and tight fairways that compress the playable area. The design creates a risk-reward scenario that belies the modest yardage.
A mid-length par 4 with a narrowing fairway and hazards positioned to challenge the approach shot. The green's positioning requires thoughtful club selection and target line precision.
A demanding par 3 with serious length that plays uphill to a well-defended green. The elevated tee shot and surrounding hazards combine to make this one of the round's most rigorous short holes.
A fitting finishing par 5 that demands power and strategy over its full length, with hazards positioned throughout to test both accuracy and decision-making. The final approach creates a dramatic conclusion to the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | |||
| black | 535 | 413 | 194 | 448 | 429 | 331 | 569 | 155 | 455 | 3529 | 435 | 452 | 427 | 550 | 176 | 332 | 420 | 203 | 536 | 3531 | 7060 |
| purple | 516 | 394 | 166 | 427 | 400 | 311 | 545 | 138 | 436 | 3333 | 420 | 429 | 395 | 523 | 161 | 300 | 402 | 193 | 512 | 3335 | 6668 |
| purple/lavender | 516 | 365 | 166 | 387 | 377 | 311 | 517 | 138 | 408 | 3185 | 393 | 395 | 366 | 523 | 161 | 300 | 402 | 171 | 512 | 3223 | 6408 |
| lavender | 486 | 365 | 137 | 387 | 377 | 281 | 517 | 119 | 408 | 3077 | 393 | 395 | 366 | 502 | 140 | 277 | 366 | 171 | 467 | 3077 | 6154 |
| lavender/tan | 486 | 339 | 137 | 354 | 337 | 281 | 493 | 119 | 370 | 2916 | 356 | 363 | 337 | 502 | 140 | 277 | 366 | 153 | 467 | 2961 | 5877 |
| tan | 445 | 339 | 126 | 354 | 337 | 265 | 493 | 105 | 370 | 2834 | 356 | 363 | 337 | 454 | 120 | 255 | 330 | 153 | 410 | 2778 | 5612 |
| green | 416 | 313 | 107 | 315 | 302 | 235 | 465 | 80 | 321 | 2554 | 323 | 331 | 313 | 425 | 98 | 225 | 298 | 129 | 386 | 2528 | 5082 |