Desert Falls CC
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3.9
1377 Reviews (1377)
5 Stars
423
4 Stars
609
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
78.8%
Recommend this course
1122 out of 1377 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.6
77.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 27 reviews
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3.9
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
76.1%
Recommend this course
105 out of 138 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7093 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.1

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.

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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
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3.9
1377 Reviews (1377)
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Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Wide open, needs GPS to navigate

First time playing Desert Falls, and most of the reviews got it right. Without GPS on the carts, playing here is a crap shoot, lots of big bunkers and water hazards to skyrocket your score. Bunkers around the greens had very little sand and we're almost unplayable. Big wide open fairways with fair rough areas. Conditions everywhere but the traps was better than average. I probably won't play here again for over $60.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tricky greens

Greens were about 9 because of dramatic slopes on the greens per the pro shop.

They were somewhat slow and definitely had some big slopes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Home Course

I own a property in Desert Falls and love the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions were very good. Greens were true and consistent. The fairways had some patchy spots, however in good condition. At tee time check in staff was not very friendly or eager to engage in a conversation. Would be back to play the course again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course.

I have played here many times pre pandemic. The biggest thing I noticed was no free golf balls on the driving range any more. This cheapens the overall experience of what used to be a very classy golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Twilight Round

Seems like a good course for people starting out in golf. The course was a bit rough for this time of year compared to surrounding courses. I had a 3:45pm tee time. As I arrived I was informed the cart needed to be returned by 6:30. Fortunately, I was able to tee off at 3:15 and ended up finishing 18 around 6pm. I went out as a single and only ran into the group in front of me on 17&18. Overall worked out for me for as an after work impromptu tee time. For $75 there are better courses in better shape. Its a fun course, just needs a little love.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 129
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not great…

Tee boxes were rough, bunkers were garbage. Had a 9:40 tee time, no place to grab a quick bite to eat or beverage. Played the front, still nobody in the grill to grab a beverage or a snack. Played all 18 and no beverage cart. Would not recommend to anyone

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very nice course!

We always play Desert Falls when we’re on holiday here. The course has a great layout, some really interesting holes and is well maintained. The mountain backdrop is everywhere and is spectacular.

Wish the good and beverage environment was a bit better, but the golf course makes up for it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Deal in the desert

More than worth its price, especially versus its higher priced neighbors. Worth playing for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf 2023

Good layout good place of play poor cafe and poor food selection beer way too expensive

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be better

No beverage cart.

Snack bar closed.

Bunkers need more sand!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Actual rough and some wild greens

Price to play was in the ballpark. This course has some areas of thick juicy rough and a few greens are quite difficult. Overall decent value

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great condition

This course surprised me with incredible course condition. The layout is fun, it’s a bit on the shorter side but still challenging with smaller than average green size. The staff was excellent, and playing partners that day were great also. All around 5 star experience. Would play here again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love those greens

This course actually allows the rough to grow. Grass is very healthy and many of the greens, though a bit slow) are fantastic!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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