Played Desert Dunes Saturday as a walk on single and joined another single and twosome as the first group out. Good group of guys made me feel like I was with my regular foursome. The course is in v... Continue »

Played Desert Dunes Saturday as a walk on single and joined another single and twosome as the first group out. Good group of guys made me feel like I was with my regular foursome. The course is in very good shape. Fairways and rough are very lush and the traps are in good shape. The greens are decent but run medium/slow, they are a bit grainy, and have some unrepaired divots.

The Robert Trent Jones Jr. design is one of my favorites in the area. There are no homes around the course and the views of the surrounding valley and mountains are better than many Palm Springs area tracks. Temps reached low 80's by the time we finished and there was hardly a breeze...Desert Dunes is in an area that can get very windy but today was perfect. I live about 5 miles away and almost always enjoy my round at the Dunes. If the greens were faster it would have been perfect.

First group out at 6:30 am. Finished in 3:15 Other than the greens just a little bumpy, the course is in fantastic shape. the course is in fantastic shape. Great value.
Will make this a favorite

First group out at 6:30 am. Finished in 3:15 Other than the greens just a little bumpy, the course is in fantastic shape. the course is in fantastic shape. Great value.
Will make this a favorite

Out early 16/17th. Due to previous post leery about the conditions. Yes, the greens have poa annua disease spots in some areas- but it seems in the last 30 days there might have been a lot of improvem... Continue »

Out early 16/17th. Due to previous post leery about the conditions. Yes, the greens have poa annua disease spots in some areas- but it seems in the last 30 days there might have been a lot of improvement. Greens held very well and ran true. The holes were not cut anywhere near the bare [diseased] spots which I noticed are not in the mid- center of the greens- only off the fringes. Considering what I have seen up in the VC, DD greens are at least in 6+ condition.
The balance of the course is in great shape. What really caught my attention were the tee boxes- I gave those an ‘8’ and realize now the impact of high quality tee boxes on a round. Fairway condition also noteworthy.
Reminder: the course sits in the San Jacinto Pass wind funnel and therefore can play 3-4 clubs- just as hard going up or downwind. Thursday the wind came up on the backside and afterwards, I heard the pro shop taking calls [from locals I assume] asking about the wind [for twilight play]. So beware. In addition: greens will always run a bit slower on account of the undulation- if those greens ran 9-10-11 and players putted out, the average round at DD would be 5+ hours and remember EVERYTHING breaks toward Indio…

DO NOT PLAY THIS COURSE!!!! I went their to play with my buddies and nothing about this course is worth playing. I went there to play using my RedDot discount book but they would not honor the rate on... Continue »

DO NOT PLAY THIS COURSE!!!! I went their to play with my buddies and nothing about this course is worth playing. I went there to play using my RedDot discount book but they would not honor the rate on their website to use the buy one get one free coupon. They insist that "Twilight Rate" is considered a "discount." Now that we had to play the increased green fee we would expect a certain level of customer service. NONE. They closed the snack shop before we finished 9 holes because there were only 9 groups on the course (I now understand why there was only 9). So now we are both angry with the increased costs as well as hungry. Lastly, the greens were a joke. DEAD and grainy. STAY AWAY!! Very Uncooperative!

Played 2-22. First time here, and was not impressed. Course seems to be a decent layout, But the greens are terrible. Very thin on grass and very slow. Snack bar not real good, very slow service. Just... Continue »

Played 2-22. First time here, and was not impressed. Course seems to be a decent layout, But the greens are terrible. Very thin on grass and very slow. Snack bar not real good, very slow service. Just not what i expected for the price.

I did not rate Desert Dunes very high for two reasons, #1 is/was my dumbness to start at 12:30 PM in the desert with all the **&&^^% snowbirds acting like a round of golf was an all day freaking event... Continue »

I did not rate Desert Dunes very high for two reasons, #1 is/was my dumbness to start at 12:30 PM in the desert with all the **&&^^% snowbirds acting like a round of golf was an all day freaking event. #2 was this is a wonderful track when the wind isnt blowing, it wasnt, but,, the greens are a bit rough, dry, patchy, barren, bumpy, not toooo good.
But, besides all that had a good time, 6 hr round,,,,wont do that again, will get there early and have a better day. Staff was as usual very good to deal with... I would give them a couple of weeks to get the greens back to normal.....

One of the most windy venues in the desert so choose your days. Very good RTJJ layout surrounded by desert with plenty of interesting shots required. Greens are cut long so putt slow due to wind expos... Continue »

One of the most windy venues in the desert so choose your days. Very good RTJJ layout surrounded by desert with plenty of interesting shots required. Greens are cut long so putt slow due to wind exposure but worth the challenge. After 12 pm good rates at $45 with cart. Nice marshalling kept a full field moving at 4hrs 15 mins. Average clubhouse with F&B.

I have played the course many times. It is always in great shape and worth every penny to play. It always offers up a new challenge and that is what makes it so unique!

Best value for the quality ... Continue »

I have played the course many times. It is always in great shape and worth every penny to play. It always offers up a new challenge and that is what makes it so unique!

Best value for the quality of golf experience in the Desert.

played 1-3-09 at 12:15. Wind was an acceptable part of the game. Overall thought the course was quite challenging even difficult for a low handicapper even though it doesn't beat you up with distance.... Continue »

played 1-3-09 at 12:15. Wind was an acceptable part of the game. Overall thought the course was quite challenging even difficult for a low handicapper even though it doesn't beat you up with distance. I think it could be a great course but the greens were very grainy bumpy and slow. Would not return unless they improved