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Desert Sands Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
327
4 Stars
538
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 65 | 4029 yards | 59.8 | 88 |
| Women | 65 | 3739 yards | 59.8 | 88 |
Scorecard for Desert Sands Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 63.9/106 | 311 | 137 | 146 | 266 | 109 | 227 | 294 | 151 | 136 | 1777 | 137 | 283 | 325 | 449 | 117 | 142 | 261 | 298 | 240 | 2252 | 4029 |
| Ladies W: 64.1/108 | 290 | 114 | 131 | 251 | 94 | 212 | 275 | 132 | 116 | 1615 | 131 | 268 | 311 | 433 | 103 | 131 | 245 | 279 | 223 | 2124 | 3739 |
| Handicap | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 65 |
Course Details
Year Built 1969
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1969)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted None
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Food & Beverage
Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
3.9
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Lbrunsvold on 07/06/2025
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Tee box #9 Photo submitted by cmillerr17 on 06/04/2025
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Photo submitted by AMurdzev on 08/23/2024
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Photo submitted by ArminHammer1 on 08/17/2023
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Photo submitted by MMMPR3S on 04/07/2023
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Photo submitted by ma11rats on 08/29/2021
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Yeah, he still earned par on 11 Photo submitted by u314160892640 on 04/27/2021
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Greens add a unique challenge Photo submitted by u314159776076 on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by mjbrady on 02/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159776076 on 02/04/2021
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Photo submitted by Marcos326 on 08/09/2020
I Recommend This Course
Always a challenge!
The course is in better shape than the last time I played but there are still a lot of ‘bald’ areas.
The difficult greens make scoring a challenge!
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Pre-overseed - ball really travels!
The tee boxes were moved up and the ball rolled forever! Had to down club 1-2 clubs! Easy pars and Birdies! Some par 4's you can drive the green!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
First time
Yes good course , very flat and no bunkers but good experience . Purse very quiet but it was noon and got round in just over 2 hours . Will be back for sure
Conditions Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Great course it is getting better each week. The staff is very friendly.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Excellent golf on a very hot day
My round started at 8:30 A.M and finished at 1135 A.M. when the temperature reached 105 degrees. I an 70 and a half years old and shot a 71, so a good day.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Not a good course
The tee boxes were so rough you couldn't even get a tee in them, the greens weren't kept well at all and the front desk workers were not friendly
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 07/20/2025
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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