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4.0
1388 Reviews (1388)
5 Stars
345
4 Stars
562
3 Stars
303
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
67
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
86.9%
Recommend this course
1153 out of 1388 reviews
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4.1
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.0%
Recommend this course
46 out of 50 reviews
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4.1
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.0%
Recommend this course
89 out of 100 reviews
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Course Highlights
Desert Sands delivers outstanding value with consistently well-maintained greens that hold up better than most local courses through the summer heat. Friendly staff and a brisk pace of play make rounds here a reliable, enjoyable outing.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Traditional/Executive
Par 65
Length 4029 yards
Slope 88
Rating 59.8

Located in Mesa, Desert Sand Golf Course is an executive length course with a short layout that is most suitable for beginners, but it is also a good place for golfers of all skill levels to work on their short game skills. Due to its flat terrain, the course is easy to walk with few elevation changes. The greens are remarkably fast and water hazards come into play on five holes. There are also sand bunkers scattered throughout the course. The Desert Sand Golf Course facility offers a chipping area and putting green and it is also home to a golf school.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
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 None
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
1388 Reviews (1388)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 32
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 36
Locals 32
Beginners 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
In the 'Burbs 14
Worth the Drive 8

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Great Value for the Money

Alright, this is july in Arizona, so the course was not emerald green, but was still very playable. Course of play would have been great had a twosome ahead of me, had not hit 4 balls on every hole. Staff is always helpful and friendly. This is a good course to keep sharp.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
1.0
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Starter sucked

The starter at the course had no idea what she was doing. Absolutely no idea sent out a foursome and four singles at the same time by the time I got to the third hole I was already waiting was only able to play only four holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Starter is horrible

The starter was a total idiot, her name was Pam. She doesn’t know what she’s doing. She’s rude. She is mean and nasty and doesn’t care. Oh no never go back to that course. As long as she’s the starter she’s there on Fridays. I don’t know about the other days, but she’s there on Fridays.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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DS

Greens in great shape for this time of year. Abundant amount of par 4’s which is great. Only negative feedback is really around the fairways. Many were very dried out and a lot of dirt patches. Overall good value for the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course for the price

Loved playing here as it is super easy and short and cheap. Obviously it is cheaper for a reason as they have not amazing greens and decent amount of dead grass. So worth it though if you are looking to play golf on a budget.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Mike & I 6-18-24

My friend asked me to play 18 with him so I decided why not. The price was good. My only concern was that when I booked the round online, the website should have informed us that they were punching the back 9 and we had to play the front 9 twice. I did receive an email confirmation and they could have informed me in the email. The staff was friendly and he made a delicious bloody Mary. My cocktail was priced right and just for that reason alone, I would go back. Finally, a golf course that understands that less is more.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Confidence boosting course

I recommend this course to all amateur golfers! The fairways are forgiving and there were a couple times I actually had a chance to get an eagle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Desert Sands 6-18-24

I know it is is June in the greater Phoenix AZ area. It is hot. The course was ok. However, the greens were punched the day before and if I had know that I would have played two weeks later. The price is competitive. No need for a driver since we had to play the front 9 twice.

We weren't told that at the turn we would be able to play thru since that is our back 9.

I will pay there again. The gentleman in the pro shop wanted to hear what I had to say since that was my first time. The bloody Mary was delicious and not overpriced. I will play there again this Summer and in the Fall & Winter.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome round!

Out early with almost no one else on the course! Finished in just under 2 hours. Course was in excellent shape, especially considering the temps for the past 2 weeks. Only complaint (minor) was that whoever set the pins must be watching too much of the US open. A couple on the back side were virtually impossible to chip close to. All in all a fantastic experience. Thank you to all!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Trailer Golfin'

Admittedly, the setting of the course is less than stellar. HOWEVER, when you get past the fact that it is hunkered down smack dab in the middle of a trailer park, you will be impressed with the quality of the treatment that you receive from the staff, the carts are fantastic, and the value... well, you can NOT beat the value of this course.

It's a flat course. It's a short course, but a great course to work on your irons and approaches. Leave the driver at home... you won't need it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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