Eagle Falls Golf Course

Overview

Dramatic elevation and Postage Stamp homage in Indio's foothills

18 Holes

72 Par

6,715 Yards Eagle tees

134 Slope Rating 72.9

Clive Clark is best known for his work in the UK, and that background shows at Eagle Falls in the best possible way — the elevation changes and terrain drama he created are unlike anything else available on a public green fee in the eastern valley. The complete absence of residential development from the course sightlines is rare at any price point and creates a focus that the typical desert layout, ringed by housing and cart paths, simply can't replicate. The par-3 6th is a deliberate architectural homage to the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon — short by yardage, severe by consequence — and plays shorter than it looks due to the downhill terrain. Stay-and-play packages with the adjoining 250-room Fantasy Springs hotel make this a logical eastern-valley base for golfers who want to pair Eagle Falls with Terra Lago or the PGA West complex without the La Quinta pricing.

Golfweek Top 50 Best New Courses 2008

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84245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio, CA 92203

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(760) 238-5633

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Before You Play

At Eagle Falls Golf Course

Caddie's Notes

4 things worth knowing before your round — from tee selection to where to eat when you're done.

Course Character & Design

Clive Clark brought his British design sensibility to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino property, creating elevation changes and terrain drama that are genuinely rare for a public desert layout. The course cuts through natural hillside terrain with no homes or structures visible from the fairways — an increasingly uncommon feature in the Coachella Valley. Clark's background shows in the way the holes use elevation rather than water as the primary strategic element, though water features appear on several holes to add variety.

Signature Holes

The par-3 6th is designed as a deliberate homage to the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon — a short hole with severe consequences for anything offline. The elevation changes throughout the round create tee shots where the visual perspective can be deceiving — trust the yardage book over your eyes on several approach shots. The overall routing uses the hillside terrain to create genuinely varied shot shapes that most desert courses can't offer.

Course Conditions

Tifdwarf Bermuda greens are maintained to a standard appropriate for the price point — solid but not competing with the premium PGA West or Indian Wells surfaces. The elevation changes mean different parts of the course get different wind and sun exposure, which can create surprisingly variable conditions within the same round. The natural terrain drains well.

Before You Play

Carts are required — the elevation changes make this a non-walking course regardless of policy. The grass driving range and short game area are on-site but no formal instruction program. The real value play here is the stay-and-play package with Fantasy Springs Resort Casino — the 250-room hotel is adjacent, and the casino, dining, and entertainment complex make it a full-experience destination rather than just a golf trip. Green fees run $65–$125, making this one of the better values in the valley for course quality.

Course Details

The Essentials

Designer Clive Clark

Opened 2005

Access Resort

Course Type Desert

Walking Cart only

Caddies Not available

Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda

Fairways Bermuda

Short Game Area Yes

Driving Range Grass

Club Rental Available

GPS Carts Included

Golf Trail La Quinta / Indio

Instruction Not available

Dining Fantasy Springs Casino (adjacent)

Lodging Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Green Fees $65 – $125

Best Months November-April

Peak Season January-April

Nearest Airport PSP · 30 min

Notable Features

Clive Clark design cut into terrain adjacent to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino; dramatic elevation changes and water features rare for a public desert layout; no homes or structures visible from the course; the par-3 6th pays deliberate homage to the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon; stay-and-play packages with the adjoining 250-room casino hotel.

Tee Information

Scorecard

Tee	Gender	Par	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Eagle	M	72	6,715	72.9	134
Hawk	M	72	6,140	70.2	128
Falcon	M	72	5,729	68.4	122
Owl	M	72	4,837	64.3	110

◆ Ratings and yardages are approximate and may vary by season. Verify with the pro shop before your round.

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Getting Here

Location

Eagle Falls Golf Course

84245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio, CA 92203

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✈ PSP — approx. 30 min Indio / Fantasy Springs

⛳ Terra Lago – South Course — 1 miles away

FAQ

Common Questions

No — Eagle Falls is open to public tee times. Stay-and-play packages with Fantasy Springs Resort Casino are available and typically offer good value, but a tee time can be booked independently.

No — Eagle Falls does not have a teaching programme on-site. Instruction is available at nearby Desert Willow or Indian Wells if needed.

Yes — the course oversees with ryegrass November through March. Expect variable playing conditions during transition windows in October/November and March/April.