This is my favorite course to play in the Coachella Valley because its top notch in every respect, which is what you hope for when you pay a premium green fee. The clubhouse is grand, marvelous, and ... Continue »

This is my favorite course to play in the Coachella Valley because its top notch in every respect, which is what you hope for when you pay a premium green fee. The clubhouse is grand, marvelous, and modern, and the golf shop is spacious and fully stocked with gear and apparel. The staff is also extremely courteous and helpful, from the bag drop, to the check-in, to the first tee welcome, to the welcome back after your round. Then, there's the course! The conditions are as close to perfect as one could reasonably expect. There are always going to be some brown spots in a fairway or on a green somewhere along the way, but that's easily forgiven, especially in summer. "Celebrity" features bogonvia bushes, that have red flowers. So there are splashes of wonderful color throughout the course. And there are lots of mature trees, beautiful and shady. And if you keep your ball somewhat in control, you won't find yourself with annoying tree trouble very often. I haven't played out of the bunkers much haha, but they can be deep. The sand isn't too thick, but there is sand in them. I don't actually like really soft sand, so these are good for me. The layout is terrific. One thing I absolutely do not like is playing holes lined by houses. This is pure resort golf...no houses! There is a good variety of holes; doglegs, long and short par 4s. Some shots play up or downhill, but not too much, maybe 5 yards up or down on a few shots. The back nine is particularly exquisite. After 12 (a drivable par 4) , you start a stretch of golf that is absolutely fantastic. There are numerous lakes, waterfalls, and even a stream weaving throughout until hole 17, and each hole is different. 13 is a short par 4 with a forced carry over water on the tee shot, then water green-side. Its not a real hard hole, but you can make a big score too, haha. Then the par 5 14th plays directly toward Mt Eisenhower. Epic back drop! There's a charming stream that winds about, and also makes the second shot layup a little tricky! Definite photo op on this hole. 15 is tough! It's a long par 4 with a lake that a long drive may run all the way through the fairway and go in. Beware! And then the second shot is pretty long, I think about 150 minimum to the center of the green, because remember that lake forces you to stay back somewhat off the tee. The 16th is a medium length par 3 with a waterfall green-side. So attractive! 17 is a long par 4 guarded by water greenside, and yes, there is a waterfall behind the green as well! I always think as I'm driving to 18 tee, how sad it is when a round on "Celebrity" ends. There are several water stations and comfort stations, to serve your needs. The beverage cart has keg beer! I highly recommend this course.