Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1421 Reviews (1421)
5 Stars
746
4 Stars
516
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
90.2%
Recommend this course
1303 out of 1421 reviews
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4.6
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.7%
Recommend this course
86 out of 88 reviews
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4.3
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.6%
Recommend this course
120 out of 134 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff consistently go above and beyond to make every round enjoyable at this uncrowded Palm Springs gem. Tree-lined fairways, solid course conditions, and a brisk pace of play deliver strong value for golfers.

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
Pull-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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Reviews

4.3
1421 Reviews (1421)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 13
Bunkers 10
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 9
Walkers 9
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time at DI

Love this course!! I gave this course 4 stars because the greens weren’t in great shape. Slow and a bit bumpy, not typical for CC golf. Other than that, the course was in great shape and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Ol’ Blue Eyes…

Went out today to have some vacation fun in Rancho Mirage at Desert Island formerly known as “The S” it’s rumored that Frank played here many times which is why it was called “The S” but I will say nice place, staff is super friendly & welcoming to all guests first timers or even their own club members. Simple layout built in the ‘70s so it’s not overly long but can be as they have added some new tee boxes. Greens & fairways were great, bonus you get free balls to warm up with on the range. Very green everywhere which was a beautiful sight. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Middle of the road course

Great setup. Range and putting green are right next to the clubhouse as is the first tee. Course well maintained and greens rolled true.. Would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

One of our favorites. It’s always in great condition and just the right amount of challenging for both low and high handicappers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff

If you golf to meet people, the staff here will make your day. They greeted us immediately and were above friendly and helpful. Since we were playing with our wives, who seldom golf, this simple jesture set tge tone for a relaxing and enjoyable day.

The course was narrow, rewarding straight shots and punishing errant shots. The greens were well managed and rolled true.

In the end, the staff again welcomed us all baxk, assisted with our clubs and thanked us again. Great experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 160
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green as can be

First time playing a course like this. Very impressed. If Sacramento courses where like this my score would drop

Few complaints though. No ball washers, bathrooms on course and no cart gals. Beside that the lush fairways and “rough only 1 1/2” tall made it easy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 160
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

December fun

Allen, the starter, was delightful and friendly.

Some local patrons in the outdoor bar were antagonistic and rude. Bar tender was kind but did not know to handle the situation. One person in our party of four was alone and felt very unfortable while the rest of us played the back nine

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect day

The course was an excellent condition. People were all very friendly and they even paired us with another nice couple that we enjoyed the day. We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great day!

Beautiful course. The layout is flat with some challenging holes that include water and a few sand traps on approach! Some reviewers say greens are too slow but they run pretty true so just know the speed is not fast.

You will be greeted and treated by the best! From the outside staff who will take your clubs and the Pro Shop staff and the friendliest starter in the valley! Big shout outs to Lorenzo, Jose’, Noah and Alan👏🏼

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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