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4.3
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
548
4 Stars
380
3 Stars
80
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
90.8%
Recommend this course
964 out of 1046 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
158 Reviews (158)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.7%
Recommend this course
148 out of 158 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.0%
Recommend this course
191 out of 217 reviews
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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
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

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2019 #6)

Reviews

4.3
1046 Reviews (1046)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 9
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
Walkers 8
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place to Play!

This was our sixth time to play Desert Island and we have never had a bad experience. The course is in great shape, greens are holding and great speed on the putts. Great service both in the pro shop and at the grill. Although we live in PGA West, La Quinta, Desert Island is one of our "go to" courses.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Vibe on "old school" course

What a fun place. The vintage vibe is really cool. All of the staff was great. Enjoyed the course, enjoyed it all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old school with some challenges

Ignore one star rating, reviewer either was playing a different course or was on his period, above average condition, greens a little slow but had been aeriated recently., you will remember 9 and 18

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Track

Overall the golf experience was good. Course was in really good shape except the greens were pretty darn slow. Really had to bang it. Pace of play was two different stories. Front 9 in 2 hrs and the back 9 in 3 hrs. I would definitely come give it a try again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not worth the time

Driving range is terrible… no grass anywhere…Course was in terrible condition. Tee boxes. poor. fairways Poor. Greens were OK. ….. Super slow pace … So slow i left after 8 holes. … Save your money ….

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice

Nice little old school gem, nothing over the top but conditions were good and price was right. Will come back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great day, will be returning next time in PS

First time playing Desert Island and really enjoyed it. The greens were in excellent shape. This course will be on our list to play next time we're in Palm Springs.

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

Service

The service was fantastic. The people in the pro shop went out of their way to help us find what we were looking for. The people scheduling the golf carts went out of their way to make sure we had no questions about where to go and what to do. They made us feel entitled.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nice layout. Lots of straight forward shots down tree lined fairways. Greens were in good shape. I would look forward to playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Experience

Desert Island was a great experience all around. The staff were great and the course was in excellent condition. A good combination of easy and challenging holes. The signature 9th hole will make or break your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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