Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1445 Reviews (1445)
5 Stars
753
4 Stars
525
3 Stars
116
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
88.8%
Recommend this course
1319 out of 1445 reviews
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4.3
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.3%
Recommend this course
93 out of 103 reviews
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4.3
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
112 out of 128 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
1445 Reviews (1445)

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Top Notch Customer Service

Everything about Desert Island was great. The course was in fantastic shape with an enjoyable and fun layout. I don’t have any to leave anyone out so I just want to say the entire staff could’ve have been friendlier,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Staff was extremely friendly and course was in great shape.. Will definitely put it on our schedule during our next vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good not Great

This was an awesome course. The greens were in rough shape but I attribute that to them getting ready to re-seed for the winter, but some warning on the website would been nice. Other than that, the course was beautiful and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course needs love

Friendly staff greets you. Always over watered course. The rough was 8". Lost 4 balls in the rough. I get the idea trying to save money by not mowing in the off-season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun in the sun

Lovely course, not the most difficult layout but some very fun holes over water. Fairways, bunkers and greens in very good condition. Staff were excellent and very friendly, got range balls, cart and 18 holes for $35! Will def be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Pleasant Surprise

So, a few of my buddies played here a couple of times and when I asked them how this course was they said it was alright. Well, after playing it yesterda, it's way nicer than alright. I see myself playing here much more. Course conditions were very good. I gave it 4 stars on condition only because a few tee boxes were in rough shape. We did play the Black tees though. The white and blue tee boxes looked great. Look forward to coming here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
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 77
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 146
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
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