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Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course

The more forgiving Desert Willow course and the one that is open through Nov and Dec 2026. A good first round for a group based in Palm Desert.

Par72
Tips6,913 yd
Rating / slope73.0 / 132
Green fees seen$45–$210
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Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
Black6,91373.0 / 132–
Purple6,50771.2 / 128–
Purple/Blue combo6,31670.3 / 126–
Lavender6,12869.4 / 12475.4 / 139
Tan5,57366.6 / 11772.4 / 134
Green5,04064.0 / 11069.6 / 126

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

PeakDynamic pricing. Desert Willow's Platinum Club Card page gives estimated per-round rates for Jan-mid-April of $125-$210 prime, $110-$170 twilight, $65-$100 sunset.
ShoulderOct-Dec estimated $115-$180 prime, $100-$150 twilight, $60-$90 sunset; mid-April-May $95-$150 prime, $70-$110 twilight, $60-$95 sunset (same page).
SummerJune-Sept estimated $50-$95 prime, $45-$65 twilight. GolfNow prepaid Hot Deals seen at $52.99 (Firecliff, Aug 22, 2026) and $47.99 (Mountain View, Sep 5, 2026) with cart.
TwilightSee ranges above (twilight and a later sunset tier).
LocalsPalm Desert Resident Card ($52/yr from the Palm Desert Community Center) gets a $52 resident rate on tee times booked inside the 3-day resident window (opens 7 PM); summer Jun 15-Sep 10, 2026 $40 with one guest at $40. Platinum Club Card Oct 1, 2026-Sep 30, 2027: $329 resident, $599 non-resident; 25-30% off dynamic fees at both courses, 60-day booking, up to 3 guests at preferred rates.

desertwillow.com pages read 2026-11-02; the page labels the rate bands as estimates that vary with demand

Before you book

AccessCity of Palm Desert-owned public resort facility. Anyone can book; resident and Platinum Club Card windows as for Firecliff.
Book aheadPublic: not published. Resident Card holders 3 days (opens 7 PM). Platinum Club Card 60 days.
Overseed / closures2026: closed Sep 21-Oct 22 (with chipping green, practice facility and Golf Academy), reopened Oct 23, 2026. Summer aerification Jul 20-30 and Aug 24-Sep 2, 2026 (desertwillow.com).
DesignerHurdzan-Fry-Cook (Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, John Cook)
StyleDesert resort course with wider fairways, designed to be more forgiving than Firecliff.
PracticeResort practice facility, chipping green and putting green (closed for overseed with the course windows below).
Drive from downtown Palm Springs23 min (14.4 mi)
Phone760-346-7060
Address38995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Local knowledge

  • In Nov-Dec 2026 this is the only Desert Willow course open; book early.
  • The friendlier of the two for mixed-ability groups and higher handicaps.

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Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $45–$210, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Dynamic pricing. Desert Willow's Platinum Club Card page gives estimated per-round rates for Jan-mid-April of $125-$210 prime, $110-$170 twilight, $65-$100 sunset.

When is Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course closed for overseeding?

The latest published closure is Sep 21 – Oct 22. 2026: closed Sep 21-Oct 22 (with chipping green, practice facility and Golf Academy), reopened Oct 23, 2026. Summer aerification Jul 20-30 and Aug 24-Sep 2, 2026 (desertwillow.com).

How hard is Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course?

From the back tees it measures 6,913 yards with a course rating of 73.0 and a slope of 132.

How far ahead can you book Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course?

Public: not published. Resident Card holders 3 days (opens 7 PM). Platinum Club Card 60 days.

How far is Desert Willow Golf Resort - Mountain View Course from Palm Springs?

About 23 minutes (14.4 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.

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