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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6876 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.2

Desert Dunes Golf Course has a unique layout that combines a traditional links design with true desert-style golf. The course winds through natural sand dunes that are accented with mature trees and an abundance of native vegetation. It offers one of the most challenging rounds in the valley with narrow fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and fast, sloped greens. Collection areas and strategically placed bunkers border the greens. The most interesting of these bunkers can be found on the ninth and 18th holes where it sits in the center of the signature double green. There are also water hazards that come into play on several holes. In addition to the challenging round, the golf course offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains as well as the opportunity to play amongst wildlife including rabbits, roadrunners, bobcats, and even the occasional desert kit fox.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1989) Donald Knott (1989) Gary Linn (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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3.3
2393 Reviews (2393)

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Reviews 145
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 70
1.0
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Previously Played

Windy& dry

Always windy & very bad maintained many dry spots. Nice course at one time needs a lot of TLC

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

A little rough but fine

The wind was strong later in my round and the greens were a little brown but to be expected with the hot weather. Some bunkers had standing water and were hard. Overall conditions were just ok, not great. Staff was very friendly with a greeting before and after my round. The price was good though and that made up for the average condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun in the Wind

This is the 2nd time I’ve played here on Father’s Day. It was windy, but the layout is awesome. The course is difficult, but totally fair. I got destroyed, but I’d come back in a heartbeat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Dunes

Very windy but that adds to the challenge. Unfortunately back 9 had to be watered but always a fun course to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don't Go

Left my house in Palm Desert where conditions were nice. I luve at a Country Club so the shame of it was getting to Desert Dunes where the wind was steady at 50 miles per hour. This also made it really blustery even if you were crazy enough to want to beat yourself up in those conditions. I may as well have stayed home and played but instead I lost whatever I paid for the tee time. Regardless not playing here was the best deal I ever paid not to play a course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course in a poor spot.

A ton of wind affects the round you’ll play here however the layout and scenery are second to none in the valley at their price point. Not a home site so it is secluded and quiet but the wind does it tough to play a tight round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some work

This course isn't a bad course but the bunkers and fairways could use some help. The greens are in decent shape. It's a challenging course and I lost a couple of balls but I did play when it was really windy.

Our golf cart also started dying on hole 16. We made it through hole 18 but didn't make it all the way back to the cart return. The cart was dirty and the plexy and ice chest were broken.

I played this course on a hot deal which may happen again but I wouldn't pay any more than what the hot deals go for.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This was a good course for the money had great staff, and was very helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

Needs some attention, mowing ect the day might have been very nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course for the money

Helpful staff, good pace of play. Course maintenance was ok but left a bit to be desired, particularly on the front 9 which had a “cow pasture” feel to the fairways.

Back nine saw improved conditions and a nicer layout in general. Definitely not a high end track but still enjoyable for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

The course is challenging, very fun and good condition. They have ice water every few holes which helps a lot. Signage is good. Be ready to lose some balls if you don’t hit straight. The breeze made it cool enough not to sweat. We played 4/30 a 9:00 am tee off. Out of there by 1:30 pm. Cart comes with small ice chest full of ice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid at All Costs

The place is a dump. Maintenance is horrible. they could not make the rate cheap enough.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Architecturally Solid

This course doesn’t have a staff of efficient size to provide amenities, but Robert Trent Jr. made a great golf course for those who like to be challenged.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Dunes

We have played this course numerous times. This is the worst we have seen it. The rough was way too high and the fairways were like hitting out of the rough. Not sure what the issue is.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as nice as expected

Course was decent, but they had just aerated the greens. Overall quality of turf was just okay. Didn’t get offered a refund or credit due to aeration because I had prepaid. If I had just showed up would have been $20 less each. Also drinks were incredibly overpriced compared to other courses we played.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Too bad it has the wind but that makes it a challenge and play to the conditions

Course has some nice holes and the greens are contoured nicely

Enjoyed despite the wind

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

OK EXPERIENCE

Grass needed cutting in roughs.

Some greens were in barren condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could use some TLC

Course could use some better weed control. Bunkers are inconsistent. Greens weren’t too bad. We had to wait a little but still made it around in about 4 hours. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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