Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1436 Reviews (1436)
5 Stars
751
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
89.2%
Recommend this course
1314 out of 1436 reviews
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4.4
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
2
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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
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
53
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
89.8%
Recommend this course
123 out of 137 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
1436 Reviews (1436)

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 14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

no desert at desert island.

this course has zero houses on it. also, no desert. probably an upsell from years past. an older course which could easily be navigated with just your irons. tee shots are at a premium on this course. better have your inner field goal kicker going. narrow entries on all par 4's due to the very mature trees along with some fairways lined with water hazards.

the super slow greens don't match the course. green after green slow & fluffy like any muni-course usa. otherwise easily 4 stars if the greens were like 95% of the courses in palm springs. this course is centrally located.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good vibe

This place has really good vibes. Desmond Muirhead makes you think about your position on every shot. Water everywhere. The course was in good shape other than a few patches here and there. Greens were super sluggish. The staff was awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too Hot

Course was fun, not too challenging, but way too costly for the summer, so just one and done for me and my friend.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not good

Greens are in not good condition and some of them run fast and some very slow with dead grass spots everywhere. Slow players in front of us. Some tee boxes have overgrown grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Family Round

Had a great time with my family. I have played most of the courses in the valley over the years. This is great value for a family. Teed off at 8:10, only had a few singles to deal with. We let them play through. Done in under 4 hours including the let through. Course has a few rough spots. But that is to be expected during the summer. Overall in good shape. Andrew at the bag drop and Jeremiah in the restaurant we’re amazing. They really went out of their way. A great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great experience

Staff was super friendly, free range balls, nice golf carts, no one in front or behind for most of the round. Will most definitely be back, if nothing else to get revenge on hole 9 and it’s devilish Island fairway

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 145
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun

Excellent and friendly staff, a great layout and good shape. I played after the greens were recently punched but everything else was fantastic. Definitely recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Shaggy

Greens a little shaggy and slow, They've had some problems with them as a few have substantial dead patches, This is a really cool layout I hope they resolve this issue.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Has really gone downhill.

People making reservations should be told when the greens have just been punched. I would not have made a reservation there. Also 1/2 the fairways had not even been mowed and grass strands were taller than my ball. Most of the rough had not been mowed either. I was embarrassed that I suggested the course to my friend..

Lots of mud on clubs and balls as we tried to play and bunkers had lots of grass but not much sand. truly a horrible golf experience. The only bright side was the golf staff…very attentive.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Shaggy

Greens a little shaggy (slow) they were punched probably a week ago so they are slow and bumpy. Probably another week and they will be fine, Can't give 5 stars. But everything else was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dried out greens, fairways and t boxes.

Nice layout. Greens have been punched and fairways and t box’s are dried out. They should publish on site on green condition to be transparent on green fees

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, great people

Course was very nice though some greens appear diseased, in poor condition. Otherwise everything great especially the staff who make you feel so welcome. Would definitely return.

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

Great condition of course, friendly staff

Excellent course and personable staff. Will definitely golf here again when we’re back in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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