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
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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
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.3%
Recommend this course
139 out of 161 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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

2 hole backup on 10 and started out “member between us

I’ve played DI approximately 10 times this past year. The course is in the worst shape I’ve seen it. On top of that we rolled up to the 10th tee to find the starter told a twosome to jump in between us yet front seemed pretty open. There was already a two hole back up and these jokers were playing from the tips and didn’t find a fairway the whole back 9 waiting from 300 out for the foursome ahead to clear the green. When I complained post round the starter simply said sorry those were my members. Won’t be back. I’ve golffed 70 rounds this year and there are far better course, far better staff, fare better on/off course amenities.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Extremely slow greens

Greens could definitely use a mowing. Rolling at about 6 or 7 on the stimp

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Gem

Our first time here, great value and a really nice track. On course and pro shop staff very friendly and courteous. Definitely would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value

Course was in great shape for summer and for the price. Would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing here

The greens were slow but the fairways were in great shape. The course was challenging with tight fairways an a good amount of trees. The staff was very friendly. Wish they offered drinks on the course. None of the restaurants were open either.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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

Great layout

This was great, hard but not too hard. Good long par 5's. Plenty of bunkers and water obstacles. I especially like the island shot on one of the holes. Definitely recommend and can't wait to play it again. 🤟👌

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

My son and I really enjoyed the course and staff that helped us. Fairways were perfect, however the greens were unforgivingly slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Island

Overall great course. Greens were extremely slow and needed some attention. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course

Probably because it’s Sept, the greens were mediocre and one of the holes was under construction but overall good/challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

First time in Palm Springs. Great course. Fairway and greens perfect. Hot 100+ by the time we ended but that is why few people at this time of the year. Played with my wife and no one added to our time. never had anyone behind us. Staff very friendly. Grill had been closed since June but ate off site anyway. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time, not the last time

Fun place for a casual round of golf. Course was in great shape but the grass on the greens was a little long. Staff is great and locker room and driving range were nice as well. I enjoyed the old school Palm Springs vibes this course has. Can’t wait to come back and play again!

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

Desert island

Overall a very nice course and a very friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great place despite the summer heat

Very few people were out playing on a hot day-after-Labor Day-Tuesday. Most or all were singles and pace of play was extremely fast. Good cart and course was in super shape with excellent greens, fairways, rough, tees and traps despite +100F temperatures. Club house was closed for summer so no place to have a drink or lunch after the round but attendants were kind and made sure there was ample cold drinking water and ice. Layout is fairly compact with many parallel fairways, lots of tall old trees and water hazards. The 9th and 18th holes are memorably challenging. Ninth tee shot plays to a landing area surrounded by water. Pond separating 18th fairway from the green needs a good close look -- don't make invalid assumptions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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