Firecliff Reimagined: A New Chapter Begins at Desert Willow Golf Resort
New Greens. New Tees. Same Firecliff Challenge—Now Elevated.
After a transformative summer renovation, the Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort has reopened with upgraded greens, refined tee boxes, and rejuvenated fairways. In this post, we explore what’s new, what remains iconic, and why this next chapter of Firecliff offers golfers an experience that’s both familiar, and elevated.
Jodi Shaver
Marketing Manager
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, California
There’s a moment, just before the first tee, when the desert quiets and the mountains stand still, like the course is holding its breath, waiting to reveal what’s next. And now, what comes next at Firecliff is something truly extraordinary.
After months of thoughtful renovation, Desert Willow Golf Resort proudly reopened the Firecliff Course on December 20, 2024, unveiling a new era for one of Palm Desert’s most iconic golfing experiences. With a focus on playability, precision, and presentation, this multi-million dollar transformation honors the character of Firecliff while elevating every moment on the course.
Where Challenge Meets Renewal
Long celebrated for its bold design, native desert beauty, and tournament-level conditioning, Firecliff has always asked for your best game. Now, it offers even more.
Renovation highlights include:
- Fraise Mowed Fairways
Deep turf rejuvenation ensures optimal fairway conditions heading into the 2025 season and beyond. - New Mini Verde Bermudagrass Greens
Smooth, fast, and true, these upgraded surfaces deliver year-round consistency and a more refined putting experience. - Leveled, Reshaped, and Expanded Tee Boxes
Every teeing area has been redesigned for improved alignment, turf quality, and aesthetic impact, enhancing play for every skill level.
A Familiar Challenge – Now Elevated
While the upgrades are striking, Firecliff remains unmistakably itself: a course that winds with the land, framed by native flora and desert sky. The strategic demands, bold bunkering, and thoughtful routing haven’t changed—they’ve simply been polished, clarified, and brought to new life.
One returning guest summed it up best:
“Firecliff has always been spectacular, but now it’s something more. The new greens are smooth and true. The tee boxes frame each hole beautifully. It plays exactly how great golf should feel—confident, crisp, and unforgettable.”
Now Open for Play
The new Firecliff Course is ready to welcome you back, with its familiar challenge and a fresh sense of possibility. Whether you’re a returning guest or playing it for the first time, we invite you to walk the fairways, read the new greens, and experience what it means to play desert golf at its finest.
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See the transformation from tee to green
Whether you’ve played Firecliff a hundred times or are stepping onto its fairways for the first time, this next chapter invites you to see the course in a new light. The strategy remains. The spirit endures. But the experience, now elevated, is yours to discover. We can’t wait to welcome you back.
Warmly,
Jodi
Marketing Manager, Desert Willow Golf Resort
About the Author
Jodi Shaver, Marketing Manager
Jodi Shaver is the Marketing Manager at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, where she’s proudly spent the past 15 years bringing the story of the resort to life. An Indiana native and proud Purdue Boilermaker, Jodi is passionate about sharing the beauty, spirit, and unforgettable experiences that make Desert Willow so special. She’s grateful to share it all with you, one story at a time.
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