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Desert Falls Country Club

1111 Desert Falls Pkwy, Palm Desert, California 92211, Riverside County
(760) 340-5646
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6686 yds
Rating 79.5
Slope 143
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill

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Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ron Fream (1984) Chris Pitman (1984)
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3.9
3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1504 reviews
79.8%
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1504
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  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    3.9
  • Layout
    4.2
  • Friendliness
    3.9
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    3.2
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 39
Undulating Greens 31
Best For:
Locals 30
Advanced Golfers 29
Seniors 17
Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 14
At a Resort 9

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Toro4
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000003420111
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
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jdots
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Summer Golf

No complaints from me for summer golf.

Empty course today.

I look forward to returning every year.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u1113260823
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Wish I didn't book

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Amagana02
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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wcQfjuc8hgGEu5P1UqJc
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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ZukieZuk
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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Amagana02
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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georgephillips
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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tnutp3iYJaiKPRN5vg6R
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Amagana02
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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9jroijbEEpsyjbRM7io1
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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PaulCook50
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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RipperZ28
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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Stefq1
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160863891
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000004631845
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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RGEE269F6A686685A09
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The course was in great shape! Our golf carts were not good at all! One went dead on 13, the staff got us a new cart pretty quickly, then the other cart barely moved while on the cart path, only negative thing to say!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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kjhishere
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love the layout, conditions were great.

I really enjoy this course layout. Nice combo of risk reward holes. Nice scenery all around.

Conditions were quite good. Rough was rough, fairways were in good shape. Bunkers great. Greens firm and rolled great.

Wind was roaring all day... But that is not the courses fault! Wind exposes your games faults... Not the courses faults.

Guy in the shop was friendly and helpful.

All good!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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0hX4PTDpTx0fqxlUHHaQ
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging course with blind shots & water hazards.

This is an excellent course and challenges you to keep the ball in the fairway. A few blind shots and water comes into play a lot on this course.

Overall, fun and challenging…

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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