Recognized by many… duplicated by none
Desert Willow Golf Resort has the ability to mesmerize you with its natural beauty and great service, but hear it from the critics on what they say about Desert Willow Golf Resort. Desert Willow was even featured by the Smithsonian Institute Magazine for its environmentally sound design and construction.
Awards + Accolades
“Best Playing Conditions” award for Greenskeeper.org Palm Springs Region 2023
In the Media
Smithsonian Magazine “Golf Gets Back to Nature, Inviting Everyone to Play” Jay Stuller | April 1, 1997 April of 1997, Desert Willow Golf Resort graced the cover of Smithsonian Magazine (the only golf course to be so honored). “…architect Michael Hurdzan created a public course that’s every bit a part of its desert enviroment by using plants native to the desert valley and limiting the grassy areas to a scant 75 to 80 acres.” CLICK HERE to read the full article |
Golf Digest “The golf trips we’re dreaming about taking this winter” Jared Goldstein and Stephen Hennessey | November 6, 2021 “Public golfers should absolutely consider Desert Willow, which has 36 holes, and its Firecliff course ranking among Golf Digest’s best 30 public courses in California.” CLICK HERE to read the full article |
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Golf Digest “How golf is doing more to protect wildlife than ever before” Emma Francois | December 10, 2021 “There was nothing but mesquite, a few rabbits, few snakes,” he says. “Nothing appreciable because nothing wanted to live there.” Once his firm revegetated the area, it burst alive with hummingbirds, rabbits, coyotes and reptiles, none of which could have survived before. “By adding a golf course,” he says, “we made it extraordinarily rich.” – Dr. Michael Hurdzan – CLICK HERE to read the full article |
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FORE Magazine “Desert Delight At Desert Willow” Ken Van Vechten | 19th Hole – Summer 2021
“Sit a spell with a bite and a drink, whether you played 18, all 36, or have never snap-hooked a driver in your life….This ain’t granddad’s muni.” CLICK HERE to read the full article |