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Desert Falls Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
437
4 Stars
641
3 Stars
236
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.3
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
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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Desert Falls Country Club
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| 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 |
Scorecard for Desert Falls Country Club
Metrics:
| 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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Course Details
Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
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, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
3.8
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
Would not return
Carts are old with awful brakes.
The bunkers are gravel pits with horrible edging.
Balls are extra for the driving range and you can’t see where your balls land.
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Not Great Value
This is a nice course with good scenery. You’re not supposed to be in them, but the sand traps are really awful for the price charged. I found pace of play at 4:50 to be slow and we waited at several points. I’d play the course again, but not for price I paid.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Desert falls
The course has not been taken care off. Very disappointed paying $150 per round
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great Location
Fun rolling layout with some pretty large greens and fun placements. We played on a cool day overcast Enjoyed the course. Conditioning is average but looks like it will be in great shape with a few weeks of heat.. Friendly staff. Not your typical resort layout it's got some rolling elevation and a few holes you could benefit from playing a couple times. Good 3 pars. Would play again.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
great shape
Nice to play 3 hours and 40 minutes with a FULL field.
Thank you
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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