I just absolutely love this course...and I normally don't like courses with lots of water and it always being to the RIGHT. I've played this course several times, and have the following thoughts as to why this is a great course; first, the feel...they have planted thousands of pine trees here - very unique for the desert...and it feels like you're in Colorado or something. I just love this nuance. The course is simply immaculate...holes are generally fair and fairways are forgiving. A lot of diversity in the holes....I love to hit the drive and let it fly, and most holes you can do that here, even though there are hazards you have to pay attention to. The course borders I-10 on one side, and bascially pure desrt on the other side, so it really has a feeling of being remote and away from homes and people. Just love this course. I don't know how to describe it other than to suggest you add it to your desert trip agenda. One oddity; the last time we played they added a somewhat mandatory forecaddy. He was awesome, and very helpful and fun to have along, franlkly...but it does add a good $25+ per person to the round. I strongly suggest you go to golfnow.com and find some decent prices for this course.

Fun layout and some crazy holes...some very difficult, others fair and fun. A very diverse layout...not sure waht Faldo's style is because it was all over the map here. Still, etnertaining. The crew who manages the course seems like they're just mailing it in. It wasn't bad, but it didn't compare at all to several other courses we played. So, in summary...it's a good course to add to your desert mix...you won't be disappointed. It's just not at the same level as Firecliff, The Classic, The Player's Course, or The Mountain (for public options). In case you're wondering why I've chosen these and none of the PGA WEst courses...those things are over-priced and just way too unfair to enjoy.

I live part time down here so I check out new courses. This is a REAL treat. Our entire foursome thought this was the best of the 10 we played. Beautiful remodel. Fought did a wonderful job here. Fascinating holes, greens, and diversity of holes. I think it would be shrewd to play 36...one on the Players and then a replay at Celebrity for, I think, about $40. Once the clubhouse opens, this is a first-class destination. The only oddity is the 'feeling' of slow play. Holes are so close to each other that you're often on top of the group in front of you...took about 4 and a half to play, but it felt like more than 5, if that makes any sense. So...play with the sense you're going to take your time, and all is well. We played Celebrity last year, and it's fun and creative, but I actually like Players even more.