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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6686 yards | 79.5 | 143 |
| Blue | 72 | 6686 yards | 72.4 | 128 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6274 yards | 77.2 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 6274 yards | 70.4 | 123 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 6032 yards | 69.5 | 120 |
| White/Gold (W) | 72 | 6032 yards | 75.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 72 | 5838 yards | 68.7 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5838 yards | 74.6 | 133 |
| Gold/Silver | 72 | 5467 yards | 67.0 | 114 |
| Gold/Silver (W) | 72 | 5467 yards | 72.5 | 129 |
| Silver | 72 | 5232 yards | 65.9 | 110 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5232 yards | 71.2 | 126 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by setch on 01/02/2026
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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 tbrac420 on 03/30/2025
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Photo submitted by edlugo47 on 04/17/2024
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Photo submitted by edlugo47 on 04/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Jwarnyca on 03/22/2024
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Photo submitted by utinreg on 03/09/2024
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Photo submitted by utinreg on 03/09/2024
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Photo submitted by utinreg on 03/09/2024
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Photo submitted by utinreg on 03/09/2024
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Photo submitted by utinreg on 03/09/2024
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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
Slow play
Peace and plate was horrible for some in front of us to open holes in front of them was not able to finish 18 holes should’ve been able to finish an hour before it got dark
Great track
The tract what great, greens true with decent speed. Totally recommend playing there but don’t expect much from the clubhouse. Very unfriendly and restaurant might as well be closed. Clubhouse very outdated and no help from staff. Poor clubhouse management is very obviously. Nothing to offer at pro shop. If you want to play a great track and that’s it, you’re in for a treat. Just don’t expect anything else. With that, I’ll play it again in a heartbeat because not interested in the rest. The great track is worth the negative of the rest
Pro shop lacking people skills and professionalism
The golf pro handling tee time check ins was unprofessional and dismissive.
There was no attempt of courtesy and the interaction felt unnecessarily rude.
The vibe he displayed indicated he did not enjoy his job.
When guests are paying to play, basics people skills and professionalism is expected.
The abrupt, unfriendly interaction by the Desert Falls golf pro, definitely reflects poorly on the course.
Great course, good value
Excellent front nine, last three holes killed me, but it's a fun course in very good shape.
Great course, empty clubhouse
This course is a great challenge with great views of the mountains, in good shape, unfortunately the clubhouse is deserted, even though the terrace is fabulous. Weird snack bar and restaurant hours. The owner doesn't seem to have an interest in its clubhouse
Slow pace
we were behind a 4 some and waited every shot every hole for 18 holes. no Marshall and no one if front of the people in front of us. Very frustrating way to golf.
Great layout in good shape. Staff didn’t care if you were there or not. Snack shop was closed on the turn. Could be a great place, if they’d just pay attention to detail.
Very average course
Condition: managed for minimal maintenance attention. The entire course is watered including the rough. Greens are "wooly" meaning long and hence very slow relative to other courses nearby.
Layout: interesting but has many instances of blind shots. Local knowledge is required. A plus is that the housing is well back from the holes and probably rarely subject to fielding errant shots.
Staff: was inattentive in the clubhouse.
Recommendation: I would not recommend this to friends who are <10 index as it would not be challenging for them, even from the back tees. For me, it is unlikely that I will ever play here again as there are multitudes of better options in the valley.
Desert Falls
Pro Shop and Snack bar attendants great, first tee starter a bit tight and not very friendly to the guests at the course, I get it he feels invaded but it’s old when being treated this way, beware you won’t be getting a warm greeting, it’s unfortunate these starters forget their role.
Golf
Overall,this was a disappointing experience. There was no Marshall to greet us and explain the course idiosyncrasies. The course was poorly labelled and we were several times confused as to which way to proceed to a hole. Because of the hilly nature of the course ,it was difficult to see , visually, which way to go. No one told us where we could get water and the staff,generally, were not friendly,.There are no yardage markers which, when the flag was not easily visible, made play challenging in spite of using the course handbook. ( the 150 yard mark was helpful)
We liked the course and found it well maintained and interesting. However, the day was disappointing.
Great course!!
First time playing this course. I will definitely try again next time visiting Palm Desert area.
Other then the Resident who was complaining about an errant shot on the 2nd hole & no beverage cart it's a great layout!
Desert Falls Palm Desert
Course and greens are in very nice condition. Sand traps are, however, less than great and are very hard packed.
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.