MARRAKESH COUNTRY CLUB (1968)

 

DESERT REGION

Members only - 18 hole

47-000 Marrakesh Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Tel: (760) 568-2660

 

Designed by Ted Robinson. The course is located in a housing development. Marrakesh is a narrow executive layout with well-guarded, average-size greens, a few water features and plenty of trees. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. The course is closed in October. From downtown Los Angeles (about 120 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Monterey Avenue, and head south. Turn left on Country Club Drive. Turn right on Portola Avenue, to the club entrance.

 

MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA (1986)

 

DESERT REGION

Resort : 36 hole - cost: $80 - $155

74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Tel: (760) 341-1756

 

Designed by Ted Robinson. The Marriott contains two feel-good resort courses, the Palm and the Valley. There are plenty of traps, palm trees, and water along the way to keep you entertained. For the most part, Desert Springs is forgiving, with open fairways and large greens that reward good shots. For the average golfer who is having a good day, a career score is possible. The yardage listed is for the Palms Course. This is an excellent resort complex with a great pool and night club. Carts are included and mandatory. From downtown Los Angeles (about 120 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Cook Street and head south. Turn right on Country Club Drive to the resort. Great resort fun, but for the serious golfer there are many other choices in the desert for the $155 prime-time green fee.