Desert Dunes Golf Club is host of the Desert Dunes Classic on the Canadian Tour.
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3.2
2187 Reviews (2187)
5 Stars
404
4 Stars
917
3 Stars
491
2 Stars
212
1 Stars
163
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
63.2%
Recommend this course
1592 out of 2187 reviews
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3.0
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
27
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.0
55.0%
Recommend this course
121 out of 220 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.1
312 Reviews (312)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
102
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
34
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
59.3%
Recommend this course
185 out of 312 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6876 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.2
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Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr
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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
Clubs Yes
GPS 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

Reviews

3.2
2187 Reviews (2187)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 60
19th Hole Scenic Views 42
Patio Dining 27
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 145
Undulating Greens 133
Water Hazards 69
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 129
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 97
Locals 86
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 103
Worth the Drive 90
Near the Airport 71

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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 6
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 3
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 1
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 2
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 2
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 4
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 2
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 19
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun

Really enjoyed the course. The staff here are exceptional. Professional, courteous, and friendly. they really know how to make you feel welcome and Special.

The layout of the course is excellent. The greens a rolling really well. With a little bit of cleanup and work on the sand traps this would be a number one course in the valley..

Otherwise, we enjoyed the day end the course. We would come again..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Forewarned is forearmed

They said it would be windy & they didn’t lie. Would love to play this course on a calm day but not sure it ever happens here. 3-4 clubs more into the breeze & not much shelter made it a very tough round. Hard to be fair given these conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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