Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1435 Reviews (1435)
5 Stars
750
4 Stars
522
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
89.1%
Recommend this course
1313 out of 1435 reviews
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4.4
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.1%
Recommend this course
96 out of 102 reviews
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4.3
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
126 out of 140 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
1435 Reviews (1435)

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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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Fun track

Course in goof condition if you keep it on fairway and not in sand! Fun track to play if you can get in $60 range!! Finding all PS courses overpriced though!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Only nine clubs

Both our rental bags only contained 9 clubs. No pitching or sand wedges .only lob and gap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Desert Island Review

Starter told us that greens had been slow but they were just starting to speed them up. They were running 10.5 on Stimp according to the starter. I had just played Shadow Ridge and the greens were everybit as fast.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the course.

Only problem was a rude member at the chipping green, but that can happen anywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful golf course

Love the course. We’ll maintain. Easy to play yet challenging enough to make it fun to play.. The staff are very friendly especially Bill.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout. Good condition. Hard to find a deal in Palm Springs area in high season for less than $100.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A challenging holes force players to layup and hit a 2nd shot. Need to hit your tee shot straight or you'll be pitching out a lot. Only negative was goose poop on island shot on #9; not sure what can be done to reduce or eliminate it,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow!!!

Amazing course, and amazing staff. Conditions were incredible and I’ll be back the next time I visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Narrow but nice

Recommend this course, small chipping area but good driving range and putting area. Narrow fairways but nice greens playing consistently on every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Course

We really enjoyed the course. It was in great shape and we liked the layout.

The only negative thing is the food prices at the course. My son and I each had a hot dog and fries. They were good but $32 for 2 hot dogs and fries is over the top. I realize most courses charge a lot nowadays. Would still return to play again though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track

Parking was limited and had to park in overflow area, but course attendants gave us a ride upon finishing. Played in 3.5 hours so pace was good. Greens were 10+ speed which starter told us the grounds crew had recently stepped them up. Overall pleasantly pleased.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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