Desert Island Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
544
4 Stars
371
3 Stars
80
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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Desert Island Country Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6716 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
| Blue | 72 | 6425 yards | 70.4 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6192 yards | 69.5 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6192 yards | 75.9 | 131 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 5951 yards | 68.2 | 119 |
| White/Gold (W) | 72 | 5951 yards | 74.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 5711 yards | 67.0 | 116 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5711 yards | 73.1 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5548 yards | 72.2 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5548 yards | 66.2 | 113 |
| Green | 72 | 5165 yards | 62.9 | 104 |
| Red/Green | 72 | 5070 yards | 64.1 | 107 |
| Red/Green (W) | 72 | 5070 yards | 69.8 | 115 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4797 yards | 68.4 | 112 |
Scorecard for Desert Island Country Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.9/128 | 342 | 400 | 371 | 366 | 197 | 560 | 500 | 164 | 402 | 3302 | 341 | 525 | 200 | 353 | 441 | 189 | 555 | 410 | 400 | 3414 | 6716 |
| Blue M: 70.4/125 W: 77.2/135 | 342 | 387 | 358 | 363 | 188 | 551 | 478 | 161 | 396 | 3224 | 334 | 507 | 191 | 342 | 383 | 171 | 548 | 354 | 371 | 3201 | 6425 |
| White M: 69.5/122 W: 75.9/131 | 334 | 367 | 349 | 358 | 178 | 531 | 470 | 150 | 377 | 3114 | 329 | 482 | 174 | 332 | 365 | 163 | 530 | 348 | 355 | 3078 | 6192 |
| White/Gold M: 68.2/119 W: 74.5/127 | 334 | 350 | 349 | 317 | 178 | 497 | 470 | 150 | 342 | 2987 | 329 | 450 | 174 | 332 | 331 | 163 | 500 | 348 | 337 | 2964 | 5951 |
| Gold M: 67.0/116 W: 73.1/123 | 317 | 350 | 314 | 317 | 140 | 497 | 400 | 136 | 342 | 2813 | 322 | 450 | 152 | 321 | 331 | 145 | 500 | 340 | 337 | 2898 | 5711 |
| Red M: 66.2/113 W: 72.2/121 | 315 | 341 | 304 | 313 | 135 | 490 | 396 | 119 | 338 | 2751 | 315 | 444 | 147 | 319 | 323 | 140 | 439 | 336 | 334 | 2797 | 5548 |
| Red/Green M: 64.1/107 W: 69.8/115 | 315 | 296 | 254 | 313 | 135 | 430 | 396 | 119 | 283 | 2541 | 270 | 401 | 147 | 274 | 263 | 140 | 404 | 296 | 334 | 2529 | 5070 |
| Green M: 62.9/104 W: 68.4/112 | 285 | 296 | 254 | 263 | 85 | 430 | 384 | 104 | 283 | 2384 | 270 | 401 | 116 | 274 | 263 | 105 | 404 | 296 | 284 | 2413 | 4797 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
Course Details
Year Built
1971
Fairways
Bermuda Grass
Greens
Bermuda Grass
Golf Season
Year round
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, GrillAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2019 #6)
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by tvrossi on 01/27/2024
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Photo submitted by u2071120822 on 12/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u2071120822 on 12/17/2023
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Photo submitted by a73u1CCq84uGbgbaFNFd on 06/19/2023
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Photo submitted by a73u1CCq84uGbgbaFNFd on 06/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u1972375173 on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by MeesterFogg on 01/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Jeffrey8637785 on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by marleygio on 12/16/2022
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Photo submitted by marleygio on 12/16/2022
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Photo submitted by stuey1963 on 08/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Driving range Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Bgerrish on 04/24/2022
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Putting practice green Photo submitted by u431452926 on 04/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Tahnatyler on 03/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161389844 on 03/10/2022
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Photo submitted by fbboss on 04/24/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160663949 on 03/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160663949 on 03/20/2021
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Approach to the green on 18 Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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From the back 9 looking at the frontside Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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The green on 18 Photo submitted by u000002481870 on 03/03/2021
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Photo submitted by antofd on 08/31/2020
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
One of the best values in the valley
Really solid course in good condition and a fun layout. It's become a course we play often as it provides really good bang for your buck. Better layout and course conditions than most other similarly priced course in the valley. Fun for me as a 5 handicap playing the tips and fun for my wife playing from the forward tees.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Lack of signage, no cart computer
Everything was great apart from the lack of info on the course distances as you went round.
A cart computer was somewhat expected at this price level.
Also to note was that our single was paired onto a cart with one of our group rather than both getting their own carts.
Also a little strange at this price level.
The 19th hole shut at 4…a little early in our opinion.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Played On
04/01/2024
Reviews
2
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Awesome desert golf
Course was in great shape, affordable and the staff was super friendly.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Nice day at the Island
Great time at Desert Island. Course is in very good shape. We played early, and pace of paly was amazing. No real complaints other than price is just a bit high. Staff is great as well. I recommend playing this course.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Management
This is a very well managed golf course. Cary’s in great condition and clean. Staff is extremely friendly. Course in great shape
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Fair
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Super nice course
First time i played, super nice course ! Definitely recommendable!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Must play this course
Our first impression upon our arrival was excellent. The starter was very friendly. The course condition was excellent. It is a public course with all the features of a private course.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Excellent
The course was a very nice layout and in great shape
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
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