Desert Falls CC
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3.8
1501 Reviews (1501)
5 Stars
452
4 Stars
667
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
87
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
79.6%
Recommend this course
1222 out of 1501 reviews
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3.8
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
81.0%
Recommend this course
98 out of 121 reviews
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3.8
151 Reviews (151)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
80.1%
Recommend this course
121 out of 151 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging yet fair design with uniquely fun greens that roll true. Rounds move along efficiently, and the overall value makes this Palm Desert track worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6686 yards
Slope 143
Rating 79.5

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 128 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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Fream (1984) Chris Pitman (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
1501 Reviews (1501)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 39
Undulating Greens 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Advanced Golfers 29
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 14
At a Resort 9

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Glad it was cheap

I usually don’t leave poor reviews. The guy at the pro shop had the personality of a rock and acted like we were an inconvenience. The greens were so rough that it was hard to account for. The course layout was good and had some long par 5 and some good par 3 but the greens were terrible. The only good was the cart barn guy Phillip who was super cool and down to earth. The snack bar had no food at all!! Nothing only drinks. Tbh I would golf again if the price was still $60 and next time bring my own snacks. But don’t be surprised about the greens. I would rate 3/10 overall. But still had fun because I was with a great group and we just joked about it. Not that big of a deal because we were out golfing so no matter what it was better than working lol

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot Day, Great Play

The temperature was around 105° so there was not a lot of activity on the course, however, this suited me perfectly as I wanted to get my last round in before heading back to cold Canada. This is my first time playing the course and I enjoyed many of its unique calls and hazards! As mentioned, I appreciated the pace of play, the courteous staff and the great round. I would certainly recommend this course to friends!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Still worth playing

course was still very playable for this time of year there were a few dry spots but temps are heating up in the desert now I was glad to play it a moderate day when it didn't get over 100 degrees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course

We’ve played here for many years. The course is a good layout. We were a bit disappointed in the quantity of the greens though this year. It seems they’re cost cutting as water and ice machines have been replaced with igloo water coolers and only ice is at the club house

Still a good course to play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average course

The course was not busy so we played at our own pace under 4 hours. Not a bad course but nothing special. Good value under $85 but would be disappointed if we had to pay more.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Course conditions need a little tlc but for the value it’s good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout!!

Been coming to Palm for 20 years and finally played this track!! Was in good condition, tee boxes need to be cut but other than that pretty good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Falls needs attention

Have played this course several times over the years. Normally a very pleasant experience, but I was surprised this time at the general condition of the course. Fairways that are normally lush appear water starved in some areas. A few tee block areas were almost devoid of grass. Water levels in ponds are way down, exposing not-so/attractive bottoms. Greens were in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Second time playing here bag drop area sign says phone for pick up Only problem no phone.Carried clubs around the club house , bag boy on his phone again not sure how you were to get him, Washroom by snack bar stinks of Urine. Course conditions good turf crew friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Wide open on most holes. Tricky placement on others. Greens fast, well maintained but a bit bumpy. Two fairways that are extremely tilted. Placement is difficult. Overall a nice day. Staff was really helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

The Men’s washroom by the snack bar smelled like Urine , terrible needs serious attention

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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