Palm Springs
Desert Willow Mountain View
Public resort desert
Mountain View is the friendlier Desert Willow round. Useful for mixed groups and second-day pacing.
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The take
Mountain View is the friendlier Desert Willow round. Useful for mixed groups and second-day pacing.
Best for
Mixed groups and friendlier public golf
Watch out
Firecliff is the priority for stronger groups
How to play it
Strong supporting public
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Friendlier than Firecliff
- Good mixed-group fit
- Solid public conditioning
Watch-outs
- Less memorable
- Supporting role
- Should not replace Firecliff for serious groups
Signature holes
4, 12, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public seasonal rate; confirm current Desert Willow pricing.
Best season
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Very hot, cheap, and not for everyone Shoulder value: May and October Packing rule: Desert layers,
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Choose the base first, then courses by zone.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Very hot, cheap, and not for everyone Shoulder value: May and October Packing rule: Desert layers, sunscreen, and
Jan
68F / 45F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
72F / 48F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Apr
87F / 60F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
96F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain Low
Jun
105F / 77F
Sun Very hot; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
What a great course!! Conditions were excellent!! All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!!
What a great course!! Conditions were excellent!! All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!!
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5/5 - a year ago
We had an incredible experience and are so fortunate to have our wedding here this past fall. We kicked off the weekend with a round of golf on Friday—the course was beautiful, and the pro shop (shout out to Brian and Jason!) was extremely accommodating. Saturday went off without
We had an incredible experience and are so fortunate to have our wedding here this past fall. We kicked off the weekend with a round of golf on Friday—the course was beautiful, and the pro shop (shout out to Brian and Jason!) was extremely accommodating. Saturday went off without
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Google review
5/5 - 3 months ago
Desert Willow in Palm Desert is an absolute standout and offers one of the most enjoyable dining experiences in the area. We stopped in for lunch and were blown away by the setting alone—overlooking the beautifully maintained golf course with sweeping desert and mountain views th
Desert Willow in Palm Desert is an absolute standout and offers one of the most enjoyable dining experiences in the area. We stopped in for lunch and were blown away by the setting alone—overlooking the beautifully maintained golf course with sweeping desert and mountain views th
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