Mesquite Golf and Country Club - Golf Course in Palm Springs, CA

Grade Breakdown

Overall C 75/100

Course Condition B 80/100

Design & Challenge C 70/100

Value C 70/100

Service C 75/100

Reputation D 65/100

About This Course

Mesquite Golf and Country Club in Palm Springs offers a challenging desert-style course designed by Tom Fazio. The layout features dramatic elevation changes, narrow fairways, and fast, undulating greens. While the course is well-maintained and visually striking, its difficulty and premium pricing may limit appeal for casual players. Best suited for mid-to-high handicap golfers seeking a test of skill in a scenic desert environment.

Course Info

Holes 18

Par 72

Yardage 7,100

Slope 135

Course Rating 74.2

Type Public

Designer Tom Fazio

Year Built 1995

Terrain Desert

Walking Cart Only

Green Fees

Weekday $125

Weekend $145

Twilight $95

Practice Facilities

driving range putting green chipping area

Signature Hole

Par-3 17th hole with a dramatic drop-off to a tiered green

Details

Address 2701 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA

City Palm Springs, CA

Phone (760) 325-3211

Website http://mesquite-golf.com

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Not Recommended

Beginners will find Mesquite Golf and Country Club highly challenging due to narrow fairways, fast greens, and punishing desert terrain. The course's design favors accuracy over power, making it difficult for high-handicap players to score consistently.

Play from the forward tees (5,200 yards)
Take a lesson on course management
Use the practice facility extensively before playing

Intermediate Recommended

Mid-handicap players (12-20) will find Mesquite to be a rewarding challenge. The course tests precision off the tee and approach shot accuracy, with several holes offering birdie opportunities for those who execute well.

Focus on fairway accuracy on holes 3 and 15
Use the practice green to adjust to the fast putting surfaces
Club up on approach shots to avoid the undulating greens

Advanced Recommended

Low-handicap players will appreciate Mesquite's strategic design and championship-level difficulty. The course's slope rating of 135 and Tom Fazio's signature hole (17th) make it a top-tier test of skill in the Palm Springs area.