Leading Courses
Golfer’s Choice Awards 2025
The Indiana course at Desert Springs has been recognised as the 7th Best Golf Course in Andalucía out of 104 courses, the 13th Best Golf Club Overall in Spain out of 407 Golf Clubs, and the 81st Best Golf Course in Europe out of 7,000 Golf Courses, based on the reviews of players who rated the course on the Leading Courses website.
Out of 407 Golf Clubs in Spain Desert Springs Golf Club has also been awarded with the following accolades;
- Best Restaurant: 5th Place
- Most Hospitable Club; 10th Place
- Best Facilities; 13th Place
- Best Value for Money; 17th Place
- Best Course Maintenance; 19th Place
The Leading Courses rates the Golf Clubs in various countries, including Holland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, France, Portugal and Spain, based on opinions and reviews of the golfers who have experienced the courses.
The score to each club is given based on the following criteria: Overall Golf Club Impression, Facilities Available, Maintenance of the Golf Course, Clubhouse Presentation, Value for Money, Hospitality and Service, Course Design, Surroundings and Restaurant, which gives an average score out of 10.
“Desert Springs was a pleasure to see and experience. The golf course is an amazing design and there to be explored and enjoyed by all level of players. Desert Springs is a no brainer and I cannot wait to get back there. A definite yes to me!”
“My 3-day stay at Desert Springs can only be described as a delight. Everything from the golf course and condition thereof to the food, service and overall hospitality was exceptional. Am very much looking forward to visiting this jewel in the desert again.”
“Great course with interesting variety of holes, some holes need real thought to play!”
These are some of the comments made by reviewers Jacques Gous, Simon Buckley and Carol Brooking respectively about Desert Springs Golf Club and its facilities.
Desert Springs Director of Golf Simon Coaker commented;
“To achieve these rankings is a remarkable achievement—and one that reflects the passion, dedication, and excellence that our entire team brings to the resort every day.
These rankings are especially meaningful because they are based on the independent reviews and experiences of the golfers who have played the Indiana course and dined in the award-winning El Torrente restaurant. Their feedback confirms that Desert Springs Golf Club continues to deliver a truly world-class golfing experience.
I want to thank every golfer who has taken the time to share their thoughts and extend my appreciation to our course and clubhouse personnel, whose commitment ensures that every visit to Desert Springs Golf Club is special. We remain focused on continuous improvement and look forward to welcoming both new and returning players to enjoy what Desert Springs has to offer.”

Hole One – ‘Cactus Point’ The Indiana Course