Desert Island Country Club

Desert Island is a well- maintained and comfortable course for the average golfer; and you can easily walk! We’ve played Desert Island many times over the years we’ve been coming to Rancho Mirage and it never disappoints. Highly recommended!

Course in great condition. Liked the layout, except for #9, too gimicky.

The course was in great shape. Three greens had patches of burn otherwise they rolled true and were well maintained.

I had an 11.50 tee off booked but due to a 35 degree weather forcaste I managed to be moved up to 10.45.
I played with 2 gentlemen similar age to myself, early seventies who were excellent company.
I found the course in really good condition and with some really well laid out holes especially around the lake.
The greens were very fair with many subtle deviations.
Shame about the damage to some of the greens caused by a virus I think.
Would love to play this course next time I am back from thr UK.

Desert Island is a little hidden gem in the desert.
With all the big name fancy resort courses in the vicinity, Desert Island seems to get lost in the conversation. Located conveniently in Rancho Mirage within shouting distance of PS International, it’s super easy to hop on going to or coming from, easy access super friendly staff and fun little course.
Greens run 9ish, fairly accommodating fairways and rough, well maintained, almost no dry areas, the 9th hole is a tricky multiple over the water fairway and approach situation.
Good course for mid handy’s!
Cheers,
Amin

The greens had issues with fungus ?
The rough was covered wit grass clippings ….

Overall course and staff were excellent. Layout tight but manageable, could be a little challenging if you are new to golf. Traps are very firm, and just a few bare spots on the greens that did not affect the roll. Will be playing again next week, definitely would come back each year.

Tee boxes were like hitting from a smooth carpet, fairway grass was great, greens were fast.
Nice round of golf.

the greens were spotty due to some kind of grass kill. Nevertheless, they rolled true, and the main distraction was appearance. Fun to play and we moved around in 4 hours- what could be better?