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
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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
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.5%
Recommend this course
119 out of 133 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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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Value

Course is in excellent condition. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Nice layout with several very interesting holes. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course, but not for the price

Course lay out is flat, condition good but not for $150.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not great

Overall the course was in okay condition. A lot of the greens though, were very beat up. It was like a hundred players before us never fixed a ball mark and obviously the green keepers didn't either. Won't be back anytime soon

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens suck, everything else is fine…no apres.

Greens are punch mark growing in…like putting on a pokka dot mogul field. Thankfully got a deal…barely. After round, 3:30pm kitchen already closed and bar closing…so no apres, despite a seemingly decent vibe at the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course Fabulous Staff

You can find a lot of great golf courses in Palm Desert but you will not find one that has the caliber of staff that Desert Island has!!

Guest services, pro shop, starter and serving staff are all amazing. Shout out to Lorenzo who always greets us like a member and Alan who starts off your round with a smile and a good laugh.....our favorite!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is definitely a desert island

The course is always fun to play. The greens are coming back. The fairways were in good shape. The pay of play was really nice. Got done right about four hours. The only thing I had to say was why isn’t there a cart person when the course is very Crowded.. I called a few times trying to order something to pick up at the turn, but nobody picked up the phone and nobody called me back.

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

lovely day

Desert Island is truly a gem of a course. Beautifully maintained and plenty of challenge from your tee of choice. Pace was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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 day

Not an easy course but not unfair. Accuracy off tee is required. Very well maintained. Greens roll true but not too fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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
Played On
Reviews 8
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 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 41
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
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