Desert Falls CC
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3.8
1491 Reviews (1491)
5 Stars
448
4 Stars
663
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
78.3%
Recommend this course
1214 out of 1491 reviews
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3.8
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
104 out of 128 reviews
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3.7
150 Reviews (150)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.6
77.3%
Recommend this course
116 out of 150 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging yet fair design with uniquely fun greens that roll true. Rounds move along efficiently, and the overall value makes this Palm Desert track worth booking.

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
1491 Reviews (1491)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Like this course but greens issues this time

I like this course. Yes it can be darn windy... But usually it's in good shape and I like the layout.

For this visit they had a pretty big weed issue on their greens. Some sort of broad leaf and maybe 2 other types of weed. They were verticutting it while we played. Pretty touhh to putt on. Wish we would have known ahead of time... We wouldn't have played it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Summer Golf

No complaints from me for summer golf.

Empty course today.

I look forward to returning every year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wish I didn't book

Greens slow and bumpy with weed infection. Grassless spots all over the course. Dirt track.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Track

Enjoyed the round so much I came back the next day and played again. Great course layout, with landing zones that have to be adhered to on numerous dog legs, lots of up and down and trap locations. Acceptable conditions especially for the summer season. Highly recommend playing this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Don't bring a ride along

Never again! The course was average for the Palm Springs area but Desert Falls charges $25 for a rider at a time the course was 10% capacity and they let single "golfers" ride alone The are too many courses of equal or better quality within a few miles drive that don't charge for letting a non-golfing spouse, partner or child ride along as a courtesy. The additional fee increases the greens fee above other courses of equal difficulty and condition.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Course not it the best condition. Greens slow and bunkers rough. Staff super friendly and great course layout though needed Garmin on some of the holes to have an idea where to go. Enjoyed the round and great value for money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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