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Desert Island Country Club

4.3
1033 Reviews (1033)
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4.3
1033 Reviews (1033)
5 Stars
544
4 Stars
372
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
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91.0%
Recommend this course
952 out of 1033 reviews
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4.4
157 Reviews (157)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
56
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
92.4%
Recommend this course
145 out of 157 reviews
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4.3
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
72
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
88.0%
Recommend this course
191 out of 217 reviews
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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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Tees
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
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
Architect Desmond Muirhead (1971) Walter R. Stewart (1971)

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, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2019 #6)

Reviews

4.3
1033 Reviews (1033)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 9
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
Walkers 8
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9

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CJW44
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you like fast greens…

Greens stimped out at about 11 with many undulations, if you enjoy a putting challenge this is it. Very enjoyable day, course in great condition and overall interesting layout. Friendly staff as well. Cost a bit high but still a reasonable value proposition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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cW5FUnBuOD7sJTmC6P4k
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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2Lo4d7cTQLGMY00Ymk7l
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Mitchellgolf1
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A 70’s Style Gem

Great layout generally in great condition, easy to walk and a fair test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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gssalit
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cadion055450
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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tlf617766
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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tvrossi
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Howard4988658
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u298345634
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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j7RUY9igm789d8XJ8uUC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Don’t buy the hot dogs!

We golfed the day after a horrific Santa Ana wind storm. The entire course was littered with debri and leaves everywhere, fairways and greens. No discount was offered. At the turn we ordered 4 hot dogs. $52!!!!! No veggies, no chips, $13 a piece. The previous day at a public course, we paid $4 each. Sticker shocked!!!.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wrbodin
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Island gem

Beautiful older course. Fairways lined with trees. Rough is green and mowed not so deep so you can’t find your ball. Greens were fast and smooth. Range is short in length limited to 190 yds. Great day. Blue tees are around 6,200 yds. Shot 78 with a couple balls in the water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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wanderson9949
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Magnificent golf course

Pristine tree lined grounds, with true rolling greens. Course in perfect shape m.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005882894
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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sibber
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000007895644
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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saledmonds
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A gem

Playing wide range of courses this week. Found this little gem and would definitely return.
Course was in great shape.
Looks like a very walkable course. Great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u141486138
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice conditions, friendly staff!

This is a nicely maintained course with some quirky holes but for the most part pretty average layout. Interesting hole is #9 with the 'island' landing area. Greens were fabulous (fast, true roll, firm) and that made it really enjoyable. Not a long track from tips (6700 yds) with some challenging tee shots from those tees but you better hit it straight! Carts don't have GPS so bring your rangefinder. Driving range you can't really hit longer than 200 yds and is fairly narrow. Quality range balls on the day we played, eg. titleist, Kirkland

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Don4215331
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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rashby1944
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2nd time in 2 weeks

I was surprised at the deterioration in green conditions in about a week. Now there are a number of greens with dead grass in large patches. Some greens have been heavily sanded. None of this was apparent a week ago.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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