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3.7
1086 Reviews (1086)
5 Stars
234
4 Stars
447
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
54
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
82.6%
Recommend this course
896 out of 1086 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
105 out of 124 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
150 out of 177 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Traditional/Executive
Par 65
Length 4029 yards
Slope 88
Rating 59.8

Located in Mesa, Desert Sand Golf Course is an executive length course with a short layout that is most suitable for beginners, but it is also a good place for golfers of all skill levels to work on their short game skills. Due to its flat terrain, the course is easy to walk with few elevation changes. The greens are remarkably fast and water hazards come into play on five holes. There are also sand bunkers scattered throughout the course. The Desert Sand Golf Course facility offers a chipping area and putting green and it is also home to a golf school.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted None
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
1086 Reviews (1086)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 32
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 36
Locals 31
Beginners 29
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bald guy at the front sucks

Been coming here for a while and the bald guy behind the counter was a first to give any issues. Won't look forward seeing this fella at the front desk

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
First Time Playing

Old

The course was in good shape. But the area and amenities are very old. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly. They actually made the day better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout though quite short. Nice views of the superstions. Kind of over crowded for the price. Waited 2 or 3 deep on several tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Golf staff was not very friendly. snackbar and drinks staff were excellent.

Disorganized from the start. Lots of people waiting on the first tee. The course is an executive course that is not in very good shape and the greens are very slow. Ok forbeginnners to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is Nice and the staff is extremely friendly. My 2some got paired up with 2 wonderful female golfers and we had a blast. I even shot my PB of 84, I'm usually in the high 90s to low 100s so this was a wonderful day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great little course

Nice easy layout, came back the next day and played the complete 18.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good executive course to get some practice in. Fairways wide & flat, & in good condition. The greens are domed, fast, so staying on the green means you need to hit accurately. Pro shop was well stocked & had lots of ladies clothing!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Golf!

First time playing at this course! Enjoyed it very much!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lady at the Counter

The course was great, all staff was great EXCEPT FOR THE LADY AT THE FRONT COUNTER. It was a blonde haired lady who was extremely rude and condescending. As I was just trying to purchase 18 holes for me and my girlfriend she was more than rude with condescending comments and constantly glaring at us. It made for an uncomfortable round of golf as every time we would pass the club house she was standing outside of it giving nasty looks. I have read many reviews about the course and several of them have to do with this lady. As long as she continues to work there, we will not be golfing at Desert Sands.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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