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Desert Island Country Club
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5 Stars
705
4 Stars
491
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
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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Desert Island Country Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6716 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
| Blue | 72 | 6425 yards | 70.4 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6192 yards | 69.5 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6192 yards | 75.9 | 131 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 5951 yards | 68.2 | 119 |
| White/Gold (W) | 72 | 5951 yards | 74.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 5711 yards | 67.0 | 116 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5711 yards | 73.1 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5548 yards | 72.2 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5548 yards | 66.2 | 113 |
| Green | 72 | 5165 yards | 62.9 | 104 |
| Red/Green | 72 | 5070 yards | 64.1 | 107 |
| Red/Green (W) | 72 | 5070 yards | 69.8 | 115 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4797 yards | 68.4 | 112 |
Scorecard for Desert Island Country Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.9/128 | 342 | 400 | 371 | 366 | 197 | 560 | 500 | 164 | 402 | 3302 | 341 | 525 | 200 | 353 | 441 | 189 | 555 | 410 | 400 | 3414 | 6716 |
| Blue M: 70.4/125 W: 77.2/135 | 342 | 387 | 358 | 363 | 188 | 551 | 478 | 161 | 396 | 3224 | 334 | 507 | 191 | 342 | 383 | 171 | 548 | 354 | 371 | 3201 | 6425 |
| White M: 69.5/122 W: 75.9/131 | 334 | 367 | 349 | 358 | 178 | 531 | 470 | 150 | 377 | 3114 | 329 | 482 | 174 | 332 | 365 | 163 | 530 | 348 | 355 | 3078 | 6192 |
| White/Gold M: 68.2/119 W: 74.5/127 | 334 | 350 | 349 | 317 | 178 | 497 | 470 | 150 | 342 | 2987 | 329 | 450 | 174 | 332 | 331 | 163 | 500 | 348 | 337 | 2964 | 5951 |
| Gold M: 67.0/116 W: 73.1/123 | 317 | 350 | 314 | 317 | 140 | 497 | 400 | 136 | 342 | 2813 | 322 | 450 | 152 | 321 | 331 | 145 | 500 | 340 | 337 | 2898 | 5711 |
| Red M: 66.2/113 W: 72.2/121 | 315 | 341 | 304 | 313 | 135 | 490 | 396 | 119 | 338 | 2751 | 315 | 444 | 147 | 319 | 323 | 140 | 439 | 336 | 334 | 2797 | 5548 |
| Red/Green M: 64.1/107 W: 69.8/115 | 315 | 296 | 254 | 313 | 135 | 430 | 396 | 119 | 283 | 2541 | 270 | 401 | 147 | 274 | 263 | 140 | 404 | 296 | 334 | 2529 | 5070 |
| Green M: 62.9/104 W: 68.4/112 | 285 | 296 | 254 | 263 | 85 | 430 | 384 | 104 | 283 | 2384 | 270 | 401 | 116 | 274 | 263 | 105 | 404 | 296 | 284 | 2413 | 4797 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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, GrillAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2019 #6)
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u217656252 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u217656252 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by Alanw2187 on 02/28/2025
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Desert Island Golf Course Photo submitted by u314162400299 on 02/20/2025
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Photo submitted by peracer on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by peracer on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by Kdell28 on 11/30/2024
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Photo submitted by dolomite156 on 09/09/2024
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Photo submitted by u1972375173 on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by MeesterFogg on 01/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Jeffrey8637785 on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by marleygio on 12/16/2022
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Photo submitted by marleygio on 12/16/2022
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Photo submitted by stuey1963 on 08/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Driving range Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Putting practice green Photo submitted by u431452926 on 04/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Tahnatyler on 03/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161389844 on 03/10/2022
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Photo submitted by fbboss on 04/24/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160663949 on 03/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160663949 on 03/20/2021
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Approach to the green on 18 Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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From the back 9 looking at the frontside Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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The green on 18 Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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Photo submitted by antofd on 08/31/2020
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
2nd time in 2 weeks
I was surprised at the deterioration in green conditions in about a week. Now there are a number of greens with dead grass in large patches. Some greens have been heavily sanded. None of this was apparent a week ago.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great Course
This course is very well maintained, staff are pleasant and pace was good considering it was full. Value was great but we did receive a great rate.
Certainly want to play again.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On 02/20/2024
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
A gem in Rancho mirage
Easy to make the reservations. Prepaid 18 holes. Golfed with a very nice couple from San Francisco, who gave us some tips.
Good variation of lengths and difficulty.
They need more players to take care of their divots and hallmarks on the greens.
All in all a nice day, and a nice course. We will go there again.
Cheers,
Nancy
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great Course
A Classic 1970's layout, weel maintained and fun to play.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Peaceful Round
The course was quiet and beautiful. The staff and members were uncommonly friendly. Our group was never pushed and we only had to wait a couple of times on the group ahead.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On 02/12/2024
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Not the course I imagined for 150.00. I wouldn’t play it again for that amount. The staff was excellent.
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Disappointing
Course is relatively easy: flat, some water carry. Greens are average condition with many difficult pin positions.
Pace of play is fast: we finished in 3:30 with the player assistant still insisting we keep up.
The starter was friendly, but the rest of the staff was not and full of "members only" direction.
Facilites are dated and off course amenities were all closed - nothing like the website described.
This appears to be a formerly private club that is making the transition to a public operation They have a lot of work to do.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyable Round
Conditions were good. Huge shout out to the staff who let me out early as a single so I was able to fly through the round and beat the rain. Meant a lot after flying down for vacation just to worry I’d be playing in the rain. Highly appreciated. A few holes are scary being so close to the road especially when my miss is left! But no car accidents were caused lol
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Friendly staff but average course
Green fees are a little pricey for the condition of the greens. No ball washers at all on the course.
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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