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Desert Falls Country Club

1111 Desert Falls Pkwy, Palm Desert, California 92211, Riverside County
(760) 340-5646
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3.8
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A view of the clubhouse at Desert Falls Country Club
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A view of green with water coming into play at Desert Falls Country Club

About

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.

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

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ron Fream (1984) Chris Pitman (1984)
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3.8
3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1513 reviews
79.6%
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  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    3.9
  • Layout
    4.2
  • Friendliness
    3.9
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    3.2
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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NESwede
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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gn17933975
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

GPS or signage needed

For those new to the course it can be a challenge to find the next tee or the green ahead. It slows down play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u00000932567
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Really fun design. Exceptionally interesting green complexes. Could use a little bit more tender, loving care. But for the price, compared to other courses, well worth it.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
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jcdomski
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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joejrx
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Happy with the course

We stayed on the grounds with some friends and I tried out the course. Rented clubs. New Srixons and not a bad price! Like $55? . Better than lugging my clubs out. But the course was beautiful!!! There is a lot of water but the yardage book gives good warnings on layups. Like 18 you barely have 5 yds to work with so believe what it says! I played the whites but probably could have survived the blues. Had a lot of 150 yd shots into the greens. You can’t beat these views. Snow capped mountains. Just stunning. Get a hot deal and definitely try out this place.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314164799306
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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10567899
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Greg3224255
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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LYyPLZYtO426brLVgpL8
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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marycarmichael123
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
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dritchhart
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Waited on EVERY SHOT!

Pace of play frustratingly slow. No marshals to tell people ahead to pick up the pace.. Started at 12:30 pm and played many years ago; but never had this problem.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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calr
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course

Course is in excellent condition. It has several challenging holes with bunkers and water protecting the greens, but overall plays quite fair. We would definitely play again if a reasonable price is available.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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LYyPLZYtO426brLVgpL8
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Dan2962507
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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pontesal
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course and great fairways.

Played this course twice in a week and thoroughly enjoyed the course. My wife and I had a drink on the patio before we started at 2:00 PM. The bar service was extremely friendly and made you feel welcome. Would definitely recommend this course and the bar/patio. Again the fairways were great and the greens were a bit slow but not bad. All in all it was a pleasure,

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Lepker
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Desert Falls II

First time playing was a couple of years ago just before course closure. So glad to see it when it was green. Fairly open fairways with challenging greens which rolled good. Great clubhouse & lounge.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ostener
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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wwgolfer42
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Great course, terrible price

I thought it was expensive when I booked $150 plus 10 for balls. The 2 people I played with paid 100 and the other 106. Be careful not to overpay.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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AnnArborAce
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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10567899
Reviews 36
Recommended
Played

Course in great condition

Having the no 1 handicap hole as the first hole is not a plus. Otherwise no complaints

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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