TAHQUITZ CREEK GOLF CLUB (760-328-1005)
Resort Course
Palm Springs Golf Course Review 6/18/05
General info
Rated 4 ½ stars out of five by Golf Digest Places to Play, Tahquitz Creek in Palm Springs affords golfers with an opportunity to play two championship courses that were originally designed by William Bell and Ted Robinson. Tahquitz Creek is the only Palmer managed golf facility in the Palm Springs area, and the two layouts are distinctive in design. The Resort Course provides significant challenge over a rolling terrain highlighted by challenging green complexes, abundant bunkering and water hazards in play on nine holes. The Legends is a player friendly design with wide landing areas and open green complexes.
On property is a grass range, 2 putting greens and a short game area with sand bunker. The clubhouse includes a pro shop plus the Tradition Restaurant and lounge with breakfast and lunch menus available every day in season. The marking system on course is comprehensive with sprinkler heads measured to the front, middle and back of the greens, and Kirby markers in the center of the fairways of par fours and fives at 100, 150 and 200 yards. Each tee box also provides measurements to the green's center.
The Resort Course
The Resort Course features 4 sets of tees that play to distances and slopes measuring 6705 yards/125 slope, 6256 yards/123 slope for men and 129 for women, 5825 yards/119 slope for men and 124 for women, and 5206 yards with a slope of 117. The opening and closing holes are quite tight, with trees and desert areas bordering the fairways. In between golfers will find ample landing areas on the rolling, manicured fairways that are bound by mounding, palms and indigenous trees and brush, and laced with strategic bunkering. The water hazards are especially prominent on the front side, with both the 7th and 8th holes demanding carries.
The par three 8th and 17th are two of the course's most memorable holes - both with ponds fronting the green complexes. On the par four 7th, golfers will have to plan their tee shot to carry a creek and land before a pond that is situated about 130 yards out. Throughout, players will enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery, which often forms the backdrop behind green complexes. While quite playable for most golfers, there is enough trouble in the form of mounds, bunkers and water - that experienced players can enjoy an exhilarating round on the Resort Course.
Tahquitz Creek is situated in a beautiful golf environment. The two courses and practice facilities provide a well rounded golf experience. During summer months, the restaurant/lounge tends to close during non-busy periods, so call in advance if you are expecting to each breakfast or lunch here. With reasonable rates and good conditioning, this is one of the area's better golf values. For more info, visit our page for the Resort Course, with direct link to their website by clicking here
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