Desert Dunes Golf Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6876 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
Gold | 72 | 6614 yards | 73.0 | 133 |
White | 72 | 6205 yards | 71.1 | 128 |
White (W) | 72 | 6205 yards | 77.0 | 139 |
Silver | 72 | 5359 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
Silver (W) | 72 | 5359 yards | 72.2 | 129 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 74.2/136 | 544 | 417 | 334 | 406 | 176 | 375 | 398 | 181 | 546 | 3377 | 386 | 357 | 382 | 586 | 192 | 431 | 530 | 192 | 443 | 3499 | 6876 |
Gold M: 73.0/133 | 517 | 386 | 328 | 394 | 167 | 349 | 390 | 171 | 536 | 3238 | 376 | 346 | 365 | 576 | 184 | 411 | 517 | 187 | 414 | 3376 | 6614 |
White M: 71.1/128 W: 77.0/139 | 503 | 366 | 305 | 367 | 141 | 338 | 363 | 162 | 518 | 3063 | 349 | 321 | 333 | 530 | 164 | 397 | 484 | 166 | 398 | 3142 | 6205 |
Silver M: 66.9/115 W: 72.2/129 | 459 | 287 | 254 | 322 | 119 | 315 | 308 | 104 | 466 | 2634 | 297 | 279 | 296 | 492 | 126 | 318 | 443 | 131 | 343 | 2725 | 5359 |
Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | |||
Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by u000006515419 on 03/03/2024
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Photo submitted by u000006515419 on 03/03/2024
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Photo submitted by ahersh9 on 12/30/2023
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Photo submitted by Teetime23 on 12/14/2023
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Photo submitted by Teetime23 on 12/14/2023
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Birdie Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Over the lake 225 to pin Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Linx or bobcat Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Birdie Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Birdie Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Birdie Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 11/19/2023
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Photo submitted by John3976091 on 11/09/2023
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Photo submitted by aldana90805 on 11/03/2023
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Plush fairways Photo submitted by scishii100 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by scishii100 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by rscgolfr on 08/30/2023
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by 3quacks on 08/01/2023
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Photo submitted by sqdg83 on 07/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u576166291 on 03/27/2023
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Photo submitted by Edbert9001357 on 03/17/2023
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Dust storm blowing thru the valley Photo submitted by PeteSingle on 03/12/2023
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Pathetic range balls Photo submitted by PeteSingle on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159684602 on 01/31/2023
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Photo submitted by roddmccormick on 01/14/2023
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Photo submitted by CliffTrombley on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by CliffTrombley on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by CliffTrombley on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by CliffTrombley on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by CliffTrombley on 12/02/2022
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Photo submitted by bearav on 11/18/2022
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Photo submitted by bearav on 11/13/2022
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Photo submitted by Cleopatra1 on 11/11/2022
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Photo submitted by bearav on 11/11/2022
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Photo submitted by u367518216 on 11/02/2022
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Photo submitted by u367518216 on 10/26/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161559625 on 09/05/2022
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All By My Lonesome Photo submitted by jtinker1964 on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by jtinker1964 on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by jtinker1964 on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by jtinker1964 on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003560434 on 03/30/2022
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1st tee box at 7am Photo submitted by u000003560434 on 03/30/2022
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The greens Photo submitted by Evian7785259 on 03/01/2022
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The weeds around the green Photo submitted by Evian7785259 on 03/01/2022
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The greens Photo submitted by Evian7785259 on 03/01/2022
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Photo submitted by u898212177 on 02/14/2022
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Photo submitted by Gorpi on 12/14/2021
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Photo submitted by Bsager1953gmailcom on 12/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161894535 on 08/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u010692283 on 11/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u010692283 on 11/18/2020
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Photo submitted by uYGIR9367YG on 10/25/2020
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Photo submitted by astro303 on 12/09/2019
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Photo submitted by astro303 on 12/09/2019
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Photo submitted by astro303 on 12/09/2019
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Photo submitted by astro303 on 12/09/2019
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Photo submitted by astro303 on 12/09/2019
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9 & 18 Photo submitted by Terry6877579 on 11/29/2018
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Photo submitted by djlake on 07/18/2018
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Made a new friend on the course. Photo submitted by golferkevint on 05/16/2018
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Photo submitted by antofd on 04/19/2018
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View from range Photo submitted by martinneilb on 01/11/2018
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Desert Dunes GC, Hole 5, Par 3, 176 yds Photo submitted by David168485 on 02/25/2016
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Desert Dunes GC, Hole 8, Par 3, 181 yds Photo submitted by David168485 on 02/25/2016
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Desert Dunes GC, Hole 9, Par 5, 546 yds Photo submitted by David168485 on 02/25/2016
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Desert Dunes GC, Hole 10, Par 4, 386 yds Photo submitted by David168485 on 02/25/2016
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Panorama - Desert Dunes GC, Hole 16, Par 5, 530 yds Photo submitted by David168485 on 02/25/2016
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Wind farm by the course Photo submitted by raylafer on 08/19/2015
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Photo submitted by johdys441 on 07/07/2015
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Photo submitted by johdys441 on 07/06/2015
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Photo submitted by johdys441 on 07/06/2015
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Photo submitted by johdys441 on 07/06/2015
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Photo submitted by ttboywi on 04/18/2015
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Photo submitted by Maria9041571 on 02/03/2015
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fairway Photo submitted by Gay3077338 on 06/15/2013
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signature hole Photo submitted by Gay3077338 on 06/15/2013
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1st tee Photo submitted by Gay3077338 on 06/15/2013
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close up signature hole Photo submitted by Gay3077338 on 06/15/2013
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What a great day!! Photo submitted by donnyboy19 on 04/10/2013
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Typical view you will enjoy from every hole. Photo submitted by wood207 on 01/23/2013
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Photo submitted by dblhelix on 12/27/2012
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Photo submitted by greykellogg on 12/22/2012
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Photo submitted by Dalcoman1982 on 11/18/2012
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.
Below average conditions
Bumpy greens, no sand in traps, spotty fairways. Make sure you are paying below $50 for value here.
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.
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
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.
Unsatisfied
Very poor greens , probably the worst condition I’ve ever played . Lots of blind shots
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Great course Great weather
The course was in very good condition for this time of year.