Desert Falls CC
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3.9
1391 Reviews (1391)
5 Stars
427
4 Stars
615
3 Stars
219
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
78.0%
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1132 out of 1391 reviews
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3.8
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.5
75.6%
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31 out of 41 reviews
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3.9
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.3%
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110 out of 146 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
1391 Reviews (1391)
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Perfect weather
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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A day on the course

Desert Falls is in a seasonal transition state with dead grass as we head into the winter. The greens were rough - but it may be a seasonal thing in this area. All in all we played with another couple and had a good time. The club was closed when we finished our round at about 2:30. The course plays long and you will play your second round better than your first because there were some challenging bunkers, slopes, water hazards.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Extremely friendly staff

Course was getting Ready for reseed bud still in fairly good shape. Great staff, would love to play course when in top condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Day

The course was a little dry as they prepare for over seeding. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The layout was good with many challenging holes.

The greens were in fair condition needed to rolled. Off the fairway was in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

Thank you for the beautiful bathrooms!

Forgive me if this is a duplicate review. We have not been here in over 3 years due to Covid. What a difference. Even though the course is "going down for a month"....it looked well taken care of. Clean, manicured...

The beautiful newly decorated bathrooms were a great surprise and actually were stocked with paper and soap!

Most of the greens crew pass on the bathroom upkeep because they are so burdened with the course. Your half way house being open and serving was another treat....most are closed. Thank you....thank you...we will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wow.....What happened Here???

We had not played here in about 3 years. What a

Surprise! The Course looked so different,,,,so well

maintained, so groomed. Even though it is being

taken down for the season, it was obvious that it

was being well maintained. All the bathrooms have

been re-done and actually had soap and paper towels

stocked. The bathrooms were beautiful. The Pro at the Golf Shop was friendly; as was the gentleman at the

halfway house. Yes!!!! the Halfway House was open!!!

No one does that anymore....The greens rolled true.

Challenging Course...we loved it. We are coming back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Long and wide open fairways. Greens are great. Had a good round and a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1000
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1 Contributor
California Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Desert Falls

Rode the Blues (6687/72.2/127) in 3H, 15M with RGM2525 early morning. Thanks to Ron for setting up on a GM voucher. Breezy, clear and around 95 as we were finishing.

Up down rolling hills, rare to have a links style layout in the greater Palm Springs area. I enjoy this layout not only because it is better than average but also because it is so unique for the area.

Entire course is drying out with fall over seeding not far away, but still very playable.

Tees level and decent coverage. A few needed divot repair.

Fairways dry with decent coverage. Played firm with lots of roll out.

Rough thick and punitive for the most part.

Traps well maintained and all i was in had a decent amount of sand.

Greens medium speed and firm. Late summer bumpy Bermuda.

No on course services during the week in the summer. Nice, well stocked pro shop, beautiful clubhouse. Adequate water stations and restrooms on the course. Basic carts do no have GPS. All grass range included that has a decent short game area. Recommended.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Improving

Desert Falls' overall condition has improved over the past year. Most of the greens are smooth and cut for this time of year in the desert. The bunkers, of which I found a few during the round, don't have much sand in some places and makes shots difficult. Overall it's a venerable older valley course in good condition and worth playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Desert falls

The course was a little long for me but it was in great shape except the greens were slow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice to revisit

It’s been a few years but one never forgets a courses layout. Rough hadn’t been mowed in a good while which meant finding the errant shot was extremely tough. Hitting out penalized oneself. Stay out. Fairways, greens and bunkers are in nice shape one month away from over seeding. Few services available which is somewhat expected with Covid and time of year in the desert. We had a fun round and I look forward to playing the course again.

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