Beautiful Course, Fantastic Amenities, and a Great Day of Golf!…read more
While I really enjoy golfing, I rarely seem to find the time to get out these days. So finding myself in October playing my first round of the year at Indian Wells Golf Resort was a little sad, but also a great way to finally kick off my golf season!
We had a group of eight friends playing together, and from the moment we pulled up, it was clear this was going to be a special experience. The course is absolutely beautiful, with stunning desert and mountain views, challenging greens, and plenty of water hazards to keep things interesting.
You can definitely tell this is an upscale golf resort. The carts are fantastic, equipped with fans and even misters to help keep you cool in the desert heat. Each cart also has a cooler and ball washer, and there's plenty of drinking water available throughout the course, complete with cups. These little touches really make a difference when you're golfing in Palm Springs temperatures!
The course itself was in amazing condition. The fairways were beautifully maintained, the greens were challenging but fun, and the pin placements kept things interesting. There's also quite a bit of water throughout the course, which adds to both the beauty and the challenge.
Since we were playing a scramble, it took some pressure off those of us who hadn't played much recently. I was pleasantly surprised that despite not having picked up my clubs all year, I managed to keep up and even contribute a few good shots!
The staff throughout the resort were friendly and welcoming, and we enjoyed some hot dogs at the turn before heading out for the back nine.
Indian Wells isn't exactly inexpensive, but this is definitely one of those courses where you feel you're getting a premium experience for your money. Between the course conditions, beautiful scenery, thoughtful amenities, and excellent service, it's easy to understand why this resort has such a great reputation.
My advice? Don't rush your round. Take your time, enjoy the scenery, have a few laughs with your friends, and soak in the entire experience.
Highly recommended! I'd absolutely play here again, and hopefully I won't wait until October for my first round next year!