Desert Falls CC
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3.8
1445 Reviews (1445)
5 Stars
437
4 Stars
640
3 Stars
236
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
77.5%
Recommend this course
1175 out of 1445 reviews
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3.8
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.3
79.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 86 reviews
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3.8
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
75.3%
Recommend this course
110 out of 146 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
1445 Reviews (1445)

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

The rough is pretty rough

This was the 2nd time I played this course. The first time was in August. I lost about 6 balls in the rough. I never had that issue before. I went again this past Saturday thinking that maybe the course was in better shape since it’s the season. I still lost a few balls. Not as much, but I think it was pretty ridiculous. It wasn’t the worst experience but I would prefer to play at other courses.

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

Fun course but lacks attention to detail

Unfortunately the day started out with an unreasonably rude proshop attendant, who was also apparently rude to the other gentleman in my group who booked through GolfNow.

I was thrown off when asked if I would like to purchase a small medium or large bucket of range balls which were off brand cheap-o’s. The range had thick artificial turf mats that were not necessarily ideal either.

From there I stayed optimistic and enjoyed their large chipping and putting greens which were very nice.

The course layout is great and the greens are very unique and fun to hit into as well as putt on. I don’t think I’ll return any time soon mostly because of that simple rude exchange, however I wish the club good luck and hope it becomes better in the future like I have heard it was in the past.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Nice course but proshop staff needs to work on their customer service

I’ve played this course for the last 15 years and they always seem to have very unfriendly (I’m using kind words) proshop staff. Not all but they always have one staff member that seems to gate his/her job. Very un-accommodating. This has been the case for the last 15 years. It’s a shame because the course is very nice and I enjoy playing it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Unfriendly staff in Pro Shop

The dude in the pro shop is rude and should be released from his position! Other than that, we enjoyed our Desert Falls experience!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Eagle Falls

So actually, I believe this course is a great hidden gym to be honest. The value for the money is over the top. Definitely has its challenges, but I think there is some improvement needed as well. The greens need to be cared for better. There are divots everywhere that are on repaired. The green teen tend to be very firm. Lastly the staff the guys at front meeting. Everyone are less than friendly. You get the sense when you return that they’re really just looking for the tip and that is offensive. I’ve seen them stand there and watch people carry their clubs to the golf cart area And just watch. The office staff on the other hand is very affable and friendly. The outdoor staff really, really needs some instruction and assistance in their social skills and attitude. Hope this helps. It’s meant as constructive criticism.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/24/2025

Your comment is under Desert Falls. But you labeled it eagle falls. Two different places, your review is honest and forthcoming but where were you?

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad Shape

Sorry to say this course was in terrible shape. The grass was dormant, so it looked even worse but the overall condition was terrible. Greens were bumpy, not very manicured. It's name is Desert Falls but all of the lakes/waterfalls have no water. This place looks like it used to be a great course. The layout is great, but it almost looks like they are going out of business and just going through the motions now.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 12/24/2025

Heading in to over seed season. Place is closed in October much like the rest of coachella valley

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice open course

I enjoyed playing in your nice open course. The directions for the next tee are just confusing. I have to drive a few times to the same paths to check if I’m on the next tee. But otherwise the condition of the course is fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course is always very forgiving or punishing depending on your touch on that particular day. Always a mind fu!#

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

A lil beat up

Main lake is dry and some of the rough areas have dry grass. The greens are dried out and firm, but very bumpy due to the grass used.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t play in the summer!

The conditions of the golf course was very poor, I understand that the fees are low to bring people in. However, the grass was very dried out and the pond was emptied. I’m assuming for maintenance. I’m sure if you cough in season it’s better.!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was rough. Greens punched 7 days earlier so you expect slower conditions. Greens are awful. Many are infested with crabgrass. Weeds. Haven’t played here in 2 years so I wasn’t aware of the neglect. The course is known for having hundreds of palm trees. Many are dead, dying.

Sad, it’s a great design.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course not maintained well

Course conditions do not reflect the description and or images of the course. Unkept greens, fairways, and rough. Would not play this course again even if it was free. Overall course conditions and quality way below par.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens are awful

I have played golf in the Palm Springs area for over 20 years. These were the worst greens I have played in that area. I have played this course 5-6 times and never seen it like this before. I know the summer has an affect on course conditions but they were really bumpy and inconsistent. Weeds and other grasses clearly growing on a majority of them. Would not play here again unless this gets fixed. Too many other great options for a similar price.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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