Desert Dunes Golf Course Desert Hot Spring, California
Desert Dunes Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Desert Hot Spring, California, playing 6,868 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,868 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Desert Hot Spring, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.9107, -116.4937 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,868 | 72 | 74.2 | 136 |
| Gold | 6,590 | 72 | 73 | 133 |
| White | 6,205 | 72 | 77 | 139 |
| Silver | 5,359 | 72 | 72.2 | 129 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.2/136 | 550 | 416 | 333 | 403 | 173 | 372 | 396 | 180 | 540 | 3363 | 385 | 374 | 379 | 578 | 192 | 431 | 531 | 192 | 443 | 3505 | 6868 |
| Gold 73/133 | 522 | 388 | 327 | 391 | 164 | 346 | 389 | 171 | 530 | 3228 | 376 | 349 | 361 | 568 | 184 | 411 | 519 | 187 | 407 | 3362 | 6590 |
| White 77/139 | 503 | 366 | 305 | 367 | 141 | 338 | 363 | 162 | 518 | 3063 | 349 | 321 | 333 | 530 | 164 | 397 | 484 | 166 | 398 | 3142 | 6205 |
| Silver 72.2/129 | 459 | 287 | 254 | 322 | 119 | 315 | 308 | 104 | 466 | 2634 | 297 | 279 | 296 | 492 | 126 | 318 | 443 | 131 | 343 | 2725 | 5359 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,868 yards, 74.2/136)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,205 yards, 77/139)
663 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (5,359 yards, 72.2/129)
1,509 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 578 yards. 28 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 173 yards. 119 from the Silver tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Dunes Golf Course?
Desert Dunes Golf Course has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Silver tees, the rating is 72.2 with a slope of 129.
How long is Desert Dunes Golf Course?
From the back tees, Desert Dunes Golf Course plays 6,868 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Desert Dunes Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 416-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Dunes Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,868 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (5,359 yards).
Is Desert Dunes Golf Course public or private?
Desert Dunes Golf Course is a public golf course in Desert Hot Spring, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Dunes Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Sands Avenue Country Club, Desert Crest Country Club, Escena Golf Club, Cimarron Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Desert Dunes Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Dunes Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Desert Dunes Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Dunes Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Desert Dunes Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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