Desert Falls CC
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3.8
1454 Reviews (1454)
5 Stars
438
4 Stars
645
3 Stars
237
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
77.3%
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1181 out of 1454 reviews
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3.8
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.4
77.9%
Recommend this course
74 out of 95 reviews
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3.8
153 Reviews (153)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
75.8%
Recommend this course
116 out of 153 reviews
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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
1454 Reviews (1454)

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 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Rough

The course and greens are in tough shape.

Nice staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Staff was incredibly nice and accommodating

Such a great value when it comes to price! Club house is a little dated but that kind of adds to the nostalgia of playing in the desert. I love the course layout, rolling hills, and elevation changes throughout! Greens could benefit from a re seeding and the spongey rough will hide your ball so keep eyes on those shots. Overall the course was wide open giving way to a good pace of play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Desert Fun

Played at 8am in middle of summer. Pace was quick as there weren't many out here. For the most part the course conditions were good, with the exceptions of a few greens that had minefields in them. Good bang for the buck and yes I'd play here again. I did get to witness the gentleman I was playing with Ace the 13th hole! That was the highlight of the day!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No anxiety

Although we were stuck behind a threesome, we had great time at desert falls. Staff was very friendly and relaxed, marshall came round sveral times. This time the long grass was cut on several holes, which took away the anxiety of hitting a draw teeshot. I know, people who played here as well will say: aren’t the fairways wide enough?!?! Of course, virtually all the fairways are wide open , but in the end golf is a mind game, right?

So, we enjoyed therfore this time our round even more, regardless our improved score of today! Thank you desert falls team to have the holes in such immaculate shape.

Will come again on my next visit in coachella valley.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Long Hitter's Course

Very wide fairways - a good thing and often helpful - but mostly rolling hills and fairways, elevated greens, and some nasty bunkers make it an overall difficult course. Because of the many uphill fairways and long par 3's (200 yds from blue tees) it's a course most suited to longer hitters. The condition of the bermuda fairways is excellent (especially for the desert) and the greens are very good - although a little slow - but the bermuda rough is very deep and can be nearly impossible to play from - which I attribute to simply being summer playing conditions due to reduced course maintenance. So be sure to keep your shots in the fairway! Overall a fun and very challenging course that I would play again - but from the white tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice staff also.

Greens are a bit slow ( summer time)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions were rough

I was disappointed in the conditions, especially the greens. It is summer I realize, but it was pretty bad. I played the same course over a year ago and it's declined since then. Great layout and staff though.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun day

The course was in good shape considering how hot it’s been around here lately. The grounds crew got a late start and there were bugs all over me most of the round. Great layout with several blind shots. It really makes you think. Staff was friendly. They have reduced services on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer. I’ll try to get back there soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Booked last minute as a hot deal, I was pleasantly surprised with how this course played, especially having done little research on it. Staff were all super friendly and couldn’t do enough to help us, including keeping the kitchen open to enable us to have lunch. The greens were a little slow and there were small signs of disease on some. Layout is fun and plenty of bail out options on most holes, just avoid the houses and some of my group clearly didn’t get the memo about

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Off season sense

I really liked this course layout and the staff was amazing. Since I seemed to be playing it during their offseason, amenities were sparse and course conditions were just ok. Greens were crusty and effected the rolls a bit, but overall in good shape as were the fairways. I can’t say enough about the staff at the cart barn and starter. They really made me feel welcomed and offered advice at my first time on this course. I will return because of this vibe from them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice!

Really cool course. No two holes are the same awesome staff. Can’t wait to play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 218
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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