Your Recommendations for Palm Springs/Palm Desert Courses

[VA Golfer]

Hey out there,

I just wanted to get your opinions for your favorite courses in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert/La Quinta area. I'm about a 20 handicapper and have the opportunity to play 2 days there in mid-April, and I want to get in 36 holes each day. What would you guys recommend for value and scenery?

Obviously, I'd like to player the less expensive courses in the morning and then the more expensive in the PM for twilight rates. I've only played Desert Willow (Firecliff Course) there and really enjoyed it. Thanks for all your input.

[Shindig]

I tend to play Palm Springs in the summer, so my view of prices is a bit skewed.

First, there are websites that offer discounts and reservations.

I really enjoyed Heritage Palms which, although a private course, was accessible via one such website. It's definitely within the range of a 20-handicapper

Tahquitz Creek - Resort Course is nice, too. The Legend course, not so much.

Cimmarron Hills - Boulder ("Pebble" is their executive course) was nice. It was the first nice course I played, long before I could break 100. I enjoyed just the same.