Desert Willow Golf Resort - Fire Cliff Course
Since opening day the Firecliff course has received numerous awards and recognition for its unique and challenging design. Recently selected by Golf Digest as one of "The Places To Play", this tournament tested layout is one of only three courses in California and one of the best 50 in the United States to receive this designation in terms of conditioning.
Featured on the cover of Smithsonian Magazine as well as in National Geographic Traveler for its environmentally sound design and construction, Firecliff has attracted tournaments such as the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Classic, Subaru Southern California Team Championship, and Pepsi Tour events. In November, The Prestige at Palm Desert, an official NCAA event, will feature sixteen of the top universities in the country including Stanford, UCLA, Washington, Yale, Rice, Pepperdine and Northwestern.
The course features more than 100 bunkers, expansive desert areas, undulating greens and 5 holes that bring water into play. With 5 sets of tees, Firecliff can play from 5079 yards to 7056 yards with the most difficult hole being number 4 - a 446yd par 4.
All golf carts at Desert Willow are equipped with a GPS system designed to provide a more enjoyable experience and maintain a desired rate-of-play.
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Facility Information:
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General:
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36 hole regulation length course
2 golf course(s)
Managed by Kemper Sports Management, Inc.
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Desert Willow Golf Resort - Fire Cliff Course Information:
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General:
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18 hole regulation length course
Municipal golf course
Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA/Dana Fry, ASGCA
72 par, 7,056 yards
74.1 rating, 138 slope
Resort facility
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Green Fees:
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Weekend: $175.00*
* includes golf where available
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Staff:
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Contact: Richard Morgenson, General Manager
Golf Professional: Justin Amelung
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Great practice area. Spend much of your time practicing sand play, you will need it.
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Amenities:
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Putting Green Chipping Area Practice Bunker Food & Beverage Available Rental Clubs Driving Range
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Rules/Notes:
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Softspike Facility PGA Facility Member Owned Carts Allowed
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Palm Desert, CA
Current Conditions
62°
Partly Sunny
High: 66° F
Low: 41° F
Wednesday
Cool with increasing clouds
H: 68°
L: 48°
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Thursday
Clouds and sun; breezy, nice
H: 74°
L: 50°
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Friday
Mostly sunny and nice
H: 79°
L: 48°
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Saturday
Mostly sunny
H: 76°
L: 50°
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Whether it's a great hamburger off the grill after golf, a 1st Tee Breakfast, an elaborate banquet for 200, or weekend breakfast on the Patio, the food and beverage offered in the Clubhouse dining facilities are outstanding. From Salmon Haida and Penne Pasta to Classic Burgers and Middle Eastern Falafels, the menu selections offered at Desert Willow are not what one expects to find at a golf resort. A true country club experience at a public access resort.
The main dining room is open for breakfast on weekends and lunch seven days a week.
The "Resort" portion of Desert Willow is currently in its planning/construction phase. By mid 2001, Hilton Hotels will have completed the first of two hospitality projects adjacent to the Clubhouse - a 250 Hilton Hotel/convention center complex will be first. The second project, a 750 room Resort hotel, is scheduled to be completed shortly thereafter.
Currently there are two Marriott facilities located in the northeast section of the complex. Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott.
Desert Willow also has a Resort Vacation facility being developed on-site by Intrawest, one of the largest resort owners/developers in the world. Now in its second phase, Club Intrawest offers a unique and flexible way to enjoy vacations around the world.
With everything from art galleries and theaters to natural attractions, you'll run out of time before running out of things to do in Palm Desert.
NOTE: While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, we advise you to check all information with
the golf course before booking your tee-time or driving to the course.