Desert Island CC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Desert Island Country Club.
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4.3
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
752
4 Stars
524
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
88.6%
Recommend this course
1317 out of 1441 reviews
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4.4
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.4%
Recommend this course
97 out of 105 reviews
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4.3
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.4%
Recommend this course
122 out of 138 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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.3
1441 Reviews (1441)

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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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great traditional style

For a hacker like me this was a good course. Tree lined fairways and plenty of water made it harder than I'm used to but the fairways were pretty generous. Perfect fairways tees and greens. Good practice facility with no charge for range balls with a reservation. Excellent service. Recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 104
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4.0
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Previously Played

Good course but green were a little slow

Fairway were excellent condition but green were a little slow today. Compare to two weeks ago. We had to waited every holes but we finished 4 hours 30 minutes which was normal at most public course . So enjoyed to playing golf here which had some challenge holes too ( 9 and 18 hole ) . We are looking forward to play here again . We highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Real Enjoyment

I always enjoy my time at the Island. Great. People, great service and fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent conditions

Classic Palm Springs layout without houses lining the fairways! Conditions were prime, pace of play was prime, food was prime, what else could you want?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Very playable

Old time course, up and back layout, playable for all levels . We played in a 2 -3 club wind that made some holes very difficult… but down wind I loved the par 5s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
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

Best Value in the Desert for a 4 * course

The price they charge for this course makes it a very good deal compared to lesser courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fast

Greens are quick and roll true. Seems like 3 breaks to every put. Greens don’t hold well. Lots of water and hazards. You gotta be straight. Fairways and tees in tip shape. Fast rate of play. Never waited on the shot and let this zippy twosome of the ladies play through our twosome. Pricey.

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