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Desert Island Country Club
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5 Stars
693
4 Stars
486
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
113
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
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 |
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 u314164340648 on 02/12/2025
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Photo submitted by tvrossi on 01/27/2024
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Photo submitted by u2071120822 on 12/17/2023
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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
Beautiful course
Fairways, greens, course view and POP were so good. I will play again.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Play Desert Island if you get a chance.
This is a fabulous golf course. Plenty of challenges, extremely well maintained and the nicest and friendly people you will ever meet at a golf course. From the cart guys to Pro shop staff, to the starter. Each and everyone very willing to help and offer advice if asked for.. I highly recommend this course and I will play it again the next I return to Palm Springs
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Good value golf
Nice but basic golf course. Fairways were in good shape. The greens were a bit rough. Still a good value golf course v
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Loved the course, challenging for low teens handicapper. Greens were not in great condition but fairways were excellent. Pace of play was exceptional. 3:45 for eighteen holes
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 02/18/2025
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Fantastic course
We both love playing this course. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the course is super challenging, and the fairways, tees, and greens are in excellent condition.
The only frustration was when we made the turn, the starter had placed a slow 9 hole foursome in front of us. No fun. It slowed us down, even though they skipped the 12th hole, and we had to wait.
But we will golf here again, for sure. Highly recommend.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Very nice course
It was my last round of golf in the desert, and I had a great time. Went out as a single and found the course to be in good shape. I would play here again on a future trip.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Very nice weilcome by the staff. Unfortunatly I had to play as a single as the three other players did not show up. Greens although they were fast were not in top conditions. Nice family atmosphere.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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