Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1349 Reviews (1349)
5 Stars
703
4 Stars
489
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
89.4%
Recommend this course
1232 out of 1349 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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4.2
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.6%
Recommend this course
142 out of 164 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6716 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.9

Formerly known as Desert Island Golf & Country Club and The Sinatra Resort & Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Desmond Muirhead (1971) Walter R. Stewart (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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4.3
1349 Reviews (1349)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course, Poor Service

Course was immaculate. Very pleasing to the eye.

We were informed that the bar and kitchen were closed for a wedding. However, drinks and snacks were available on the course. We saw the cart lady on the fourth hole and then never again. Disappointing when you’re paying $175/round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spectacular

Beautiful course, terrific people, impeccably conditioned course, warm and sunny day. A delightful 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Island Disappointment

Played a mid-day round at Desert Island on a Friday. Greens were bumpy, and the group of bros in front of us hit two tee shots on every other hole, so we had to wait on almost every shot. Never saw a marshall on course. Kitchen closed for a private event on day of play. No sandwiches left in pro shop at the turn or available on course. Staff was courteous and professional but there are much better courses in the Coachella Valley for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely tree lined course

The staff were excellent. My wife was given a putting tip from the starter and she putted great. The course was in very good shape. Greens were excellent fairways and tee boxes in very good condition. We will be back. Thank you DI.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun golf

Course was in decent shape for this time of year. Greens were slow but smooth. Fairways were perfect. Traps were horrible. No water on course. No beer cart. No ball washers. But still a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout. Still recovering

Nice layout. Greens still recovering from aeration. Sand traps need some tlc. Overall decent

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some work

Course is okay and in good shape. But for the money they could add some club/ball washers, have a beverage cart and clean the dead geese out of the ponds.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout. Still recovering from overseeding and aeration

Nice layout. Traps need some tlc. Greens in decent shape considering aeration

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Immaculate Condition

Apparently, the course had been closed for a couple of months prior our arrival. It looked like a course that had no play - the course was like new!

Staff were friendly and helpful. I would come back; can’t say that about the other courses we played this week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Low Traffic Course

Even though the course is getting ready for overfeeding, it was still in good condition and very enjoyable. The weather is starting to cool down and the pace of play was okay at 4 hours. We had some waiting here and there but overall the pace was okay. The only issue I had was a few drunk guys yelling with every swing.

41-39-80

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

Nice track but amenities lacking

We really enjoyed the track and pace of play. There were no water stations functioning on the front 9 and in this heat (114) that was ridiculous. The restaurant was closed. They only had food and drinks in a fridge at the beginning, 9 hole and end. No on course beverage cart. Ask for a cold cloth before you golf because they didn’t offer. The limited staff (2) had to do everything. They were very polite.

I will try the course again when it’s not summer before I can evaluate the course.

Thank you

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

Course was nice but greens super slow

Overall the course was nice. You really had to try hard to lose a ball. The greens were very slow. I’m from Maryland and I’m not use to this grass here on the west coast. That has nothing to do with the course though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Passing through Palm Springs

Chose this course to play glad we did ..course was in great shape ,nice variety of holes playred in 3 hours. Cart attendant Jose does a great job at customer service.

Jack

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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