Desert Dunes Golf Club is host of the Desert Dunes Classic on the Canadian Tour.
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3.3
2367 Reviews (2367)
5 Stars
430
4 Stars
990
3 Stars
539
2 Stars
232
1 Stars
176
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
63.7%
Recommend this course
1715 out of 2367 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
158 Reviews (158)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
69.0%
Recommend this course
109 out of 158 reviews
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3.4
210 Reviews (210)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.6%
Recommend this course
144 out of 210 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6876 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.2
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Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1989) Donald Knott (1989) Gary Linn (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Reviews

3.3
2367 Reviews (2367)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 61
19th Hole Scenic Views 42
Patio Dining 27
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 146
Undulating Greens 133
Water Hazards 70
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 130
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 97
Locals 87
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 103
Worth the Drive 91
Near the Airport 71

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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Desert Style Course

Enjoyed the round.
Had to wait for carts til 10 minute b4 tee time.
Carried clubs back from range.
Overall course layout good, with some challenges.
Condition of course excellent with exception of greens, but they played true.
Pace was 5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout, condition needs work

Enjoyed our round, but the course needs a little TLC

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Below average conditions

Bumpy greens, no sand in traps, spotty fairways. Make sure you are paying below $50 for value here.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Neat layout

First time here. I really enjoyed the course. I found it odd that they didn’t have enough golf carts for us to get ours until right at our tee time. We had to carry our clubs back and forth to the driving range, but the exercise to do that was nice lol!! Fun layout. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The wind roared in the afternoon, but I’d definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasantly surprised

Not near as bad as reviews. !! Great holes. Green's turf, funny looking but rolls ok.Play early , gets pretty windy in the afternoon. Still the best course for the money in the valley

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible conditions

Very disappointed with the condition of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 183
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Played this course as part of a marathon 9-rounds in 5 days trip I took to the Coachella Valley.

What in “hidden gem” is this place! Yeah, the conditions are a bit iffy and the wind can/does play a major role… but the greens and layout were the absolute best I played on this trip! In full disclosure, I’m an RTJ Jr fan, and this course does not disappoint.

CONDITIONS: Though they don’t visually look like it (it’s the type of grass), the greens are perfect. They rolled fast and true and it was a pleasure trying to read the breaks and figure out what RTJ Jr was asking of me. The bunkers, well those are garbage. All hard with whispy sand. That was unfortunate. The fairways and rough vary. This course could use a bit of conditioning love, but overall (other than the bunkers) it is very playable.

VALUE: The deal time online was acceptable. Given the bunkers, I’m not sure full fare is fair.

LAYOUT: Excellent. This course sits alone in the desert with no housing around at all. You get full 360 degree vistas that are just amazing. Given the water that comes into play, holes #8 and #16 were the most memorable for me.

FRIENDLINESS: Great guys. It was considerably windy out the morning I played, but they encouraged me to get out anyway. I’m glad they did. The starter and course marshal were both friendly as well.

PACE: Was maybe the first off the tee on a Sunday morning as a single. Never saw anyone in front or behind me. Perfect morning.

DIFFICULTY: RTJ Jr laid out a wonderful track where if you are in the “area of charm” the course is straightforward. And although the course is generous enough to limit lost balls, if you are not in the “area of charm” you will have a difficult next shot to execute. Also, every green complex is designed to challenge you… A LOT!

Ok, we need to talk about the wind. The day before I played Desert Dunes I was warned that “it is always really windy there” which is why that person told me they never bothered playing Desert Dunes. When I arrived (630am) the weather app said the winds were 10-15mph, but they felt more like 25+mph. The starter and another golfer that I saw at the turn also commented on how the wind is a factor at this course. Despite the wind, you should go play this course anyway. It’s an excellent layout with great greens. Just stay out of the bunkers… out of sight, out of mind.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unsatisfied

Very poor greens , probably the worst condition I’ve ever played . Lots of blind shots

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff from pro shop to starter and marshal all very pleasant. Carts are all vey good. The course was reasonably ok for play at the price. The greens are mottled but roll pretty well. There were areas where clover was overtaking the fairway edges and the rough. There were places where green side rough areas were very deep. Overall the course could stand for some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not impressed

Very poor greens , conditions were very rough . Lots of blind tee shots and approach shots . Sand was like concrete . Never play it again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Sad deterioration of a beautiful course

We played this course yesterday and were extremely disappointed in the conditions of Desert Dunes. The bunkers were mud and full of water, the greens were splotchy and untrue. The fairways were mostly OK, but in a lot of places the grass was so long the balls couldn't be found. The rough was like PGA rough. Way too long for the average player, unless you have a spotter and many spectators lining the fairways.
We used to love golfing here but doubt if we'll be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor showing

Course is in poor shape. Greens were horrible. No maintenance. Not worth the trip.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RTJ

This course is a Robert Trent Jones design, so the course lay out is great.
In the distant past when fairways were full and greens were kept immaculate it was one of the best plays in the Coachella Valley.
Now the sand traps are hard dirt and greens are spotty.
The course could be great again if those 2 things were dealt with.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting worse

Course conditions have gone downgill over the past number of years. Greens were unplayable, water fratures dry, garbage all over the course and no one monitoring pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course Great weather

The course was in very good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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