Desert Falls Country Club
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Can bunkers qualify as their own continent? Desert Falls Country Club in Palm Desert seems determined to find out.
This Ron Frehm design boasts bunkers so huge that they look like the inventor of the Big Gulp came up with them. And escape is anything but guaranteed. Sometimes getting out of one bunker, just means landing in another at Desert Falls.
That is just part of the reason this course totes a 145 slope rating - putting it among the five highest slope ratings in the entire Palms Springs area. Remember, this is the golf mecca with Pete Dye's Stadium Course, which was only designed to be "the toughest golf course in the world." Desert Falls is on that list.
There are five sets of tees to take away some of the bite. But the greens are still an obstacle of their own. These are undulating greens that are large enough to offer several varieties of challenges.
Just getting on the green is not enough at Desert Falls. It's important to land on the right part of the green. This is also a course with more hills than you expect to see in the desert.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7093 yards | 74.1 | 133 |
| Blue | 72 | 6702 yards | 72.3 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6252 yards | 70.3 | 124 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6230 yards | 76.7 | 137 |
| Gold | 72 | 5811 yards | 68.6 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5811 yards | 74.2 | 132 |
| Gold/Red (W) | 72 | 5495 yards | 72.6 | 127 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5250 yards | 71.3 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.4/128 W: 79.5/143 | 358 | 384 | 159 | 517 | 380 | 194 | 324 | 416 | 525 | 3257 | 409 | 526 | 134 | 395 | 203 | 525 | 384 | 426 | 427 | 3429 | 6686 |
| White M: 70.4/123 W: 77.2/138 | 336 | 376 | 153 | 494 | 341 | 183 | 295 | 400 | 495 | 3073 | 375 | 501 | 123 | 380 | 159 | 500 | 360 | 406 | 397 | 3201 | 6274 |
| White/Gold M: 69.5/120 W: 75.8/135 | 321 | 346 | 153 | 460 | 341 | 176 | 295 | 385 | 469 | 2946 | 375 | 454 | 105 | 380 | 159 | 500 | 310 | 406 | 397 | 3086 | 6032 |
| Gold M: 68.7/118 W: 74.6/133 | 321 | 346 | 125 | 460 | 316 | 176 | 267 | 385 | 469 | 2865 | 350 | 454 | 105 | 367 | 146 | 479 | 310 | 385 | 377 | 2973 | 5838 |
| Gold/Silver M: 67.0/114 W: 72.5/129 | 277 | 318 | 125 | 460 | 316 | 176 | 267 | 348 | 412 | 2699 | 331 | 454 | 105 | 367 | 122 | 420 | 310 | 355 | 323 | 2787 | 5486 |
| Silver M: 65.9/110 W: 71.2/126 | 277 | 318 | 101 | 425 | 294 | 117 | 233 | 348 | 444 | 2557 | 331 | 424 | 101 | 343 | 90 | 420 | 288 | 355 | 323 | 2675 | 5232 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by setch on 01/02/2026
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Photo submitted by PalmNC on 09/24/2025
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Photo submitted by aldana90805 on 08/31/2025
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Photo submitted by pkapalko1 on 12/23/2023
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Photo submitted by pkapalko1 on 12/23/2023
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Photo submitted by pkapalko1 on 12/23/2023
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Photo submitted by pkapalko1 on 12/23/2023
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Beautiful par 3 Photo submitted by Corey4652891 on 12/19/2023
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Note the green size and shape Photo submitted by Corey4652891 on 12/19/2023
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Photo submitted by Smitty71234 on 03/30/2023
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Photo submitted by coltonwalter on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by markvlewis317 on 11/28/2022
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Photo submitted by markvlewis317 on 11/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u964555270 on 04/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160894003 on 01/31/2021
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 09/26/2018
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10th tee Photo submitted by hammer74 on 05/18/2015
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17th approach Photo submitted by hammer74 on 05/18/2015
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Photo submitted by davedcp64 on 03/04/2015
Hacking It Around
First time experiencing frost with a temp of 46. Only a 35 minute delay. Holes # 9 & 18 have to be two of the most challenging holes I've played.
Good greens, great pace of play
Played the course a few times in January, greens were a very nice speed. Overall course conditions were also very good. Staff was friendly and the pace of play for my early morning times was fantastic.
Desert Falls cc
The Course was in great condition, it’s a nice layout, challenging from the tips but very fair.
Washington State Desert Hack
The early tee time scared off the other three players in the group. I tried to get paired up but ended up playing solo. I was able to play through the foursome in front of me on the third hole. Finished the round in 2 & half hours. The course was in great shape. The greens rolled true and weren't too fast unless you weren't paying attention to the grain on downhill putts. It's ironic that the same holes but me again after a year away.
Definitely recommend
Great course conditions, challenging layout, good pace of play. Definitely play again...
Nice course
Nice course in good condition. More water/cups on the course would be nice
Sad to say this course was in such bad shape , Grass was brown and looked like it was a very nice course just lack of maintenance.
The rough is pretty rough
This was the 2nd time I played this course. The first time was in August. I lost about 6 balls in the rough. I never had that issue before. I went again this past Saturday thinking that maybe the course was in better shape since it’s the season. I still lost a few balls. Not as much, but I think it was pretty ridiculous. It wasn’t the worst experience but I would prefer to play at other courses.
Fun course but lacks attention to detail
Unfortunately the day started out with an unreasonably rude proshop attendant, who was also apparently rude to the other gentleman in my group who booked through GolfNow.
I was thrown off when asked if I would like to purchase a small medium or large bucket of range balls which were off brand cheap-o’s. The range had thick artificial turf mats that were not necessarily ideal either.
From there I stayed optimistic and enjoyed their large chipping and putting greens which were very nice.
The course layout is great and the greens are very unique and fun to hit into as well as putt on. I don’t think I’ll return any time soon mostly because of that simple rude exchange, however I wish the club good luck and hope it becomes better in the future like I have heard it was in the past.
Nice course but proshop staff needs to work on their customer service
I’ve played this course for the last 15 years and they always seem to have very unfriendly (I’m using kind words) proshop staff. Not all but they always have one staff member that seems to gate his/her job. Very un-accommodating. This has been the case for the last 15 years. It’s a shame because the course is very nice and I enjoy playing it.
Unfriendly staff in Pro Shop
The dude in the pro shop is rude and should be released from his position! Other than that, we enjoyed our Desert Falls experience!
Eagle Falls
So actually, I believe this course is a great hidden gym to be honest. The value for the money is over the top. Definitely has its challenges, but I think there is some improvement needed as well. The greens need to be cared for better. There are divots everywhere that are on repaired. The green teen tend to be very firm. Lastly the staff the guys at front meeting. Everyone are less than friendly. You get the sense when you return that they’re really just looking for the tip and that is offensive. I’ve seen them stand there and watch people carry their clubs to the golf cart area And just watch. The office staff on the other hand is very affable and friendly. The outdoor staff really, really needs some instruction and assistance in their social skills and attitude. Hope this helps. It’s meant as constructive criticism.
Bad Shape
Sorry to say this course was in terrible shape. The grass was dormant, so it looked even worse but the overall condition was terrible. Greens were bumpy, not very manicured. It's name is Desert Falls but all of the lakes/waterfalls have no water. This place looks like it used to be a great course. The layout is great, but it almost looks like they are going out of business and just going through the motions now.
Heading in to over seed season. Place is closed in October much like the rest of coachella valley
Nice open course
I enjoyed playing in your nice open course. The directions for the next tee are just confusing. I have to drive a few times to the same paths to check if I’m on the next tee. But otherwise the condition of the course is fair.
This course is always very forgiving or punishing depending on your touch on that particular day. Always a mind fu!#
Your comment is under Desert Falls. But you labeled it eagle falls. Two different places, your review is honest and forthcoming but where were you?