Desert Island Country Club Rancho Mirage, California
Desert Island Country Club is a par-72 private course in Rancho Mirage, California, playing 6,716 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,716 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 15 |
| Location | Rancho Mirage, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7688, -116.4124 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,716 | 72 | 71.9 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,428 | 72 | 77.2 | 135 |
| White | 6,200 | 72 | 75.9 | 131 |
| White/Gold | 5,961 | 72 | 74.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,718 | 72 | 73.1 | 123 |
| Red | 5,540 | 72 | 72.2 | 121 |
| Red/Green | 5,084 | 72 | 69.8 | 115 |
| Green | 4,817 | 72 | 68.4 | 112 |
| Blue | 6,428 | 72 | 77.2 | 135 |
| White | 6,200 | 72 | 75.9 | 131 |
| White/Gold | 5,961 | 72 | 74.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,718 | 72 | 73.1 | 123 |
| Red | 5,540 | 72 | 72.2 | 121 |
| Red/Green | 5,084 | 72 | 69.8 | 115 |
| Green | 4,817 | 72 | 68.4 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 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 77.2/135 | 342 | 388 | 358 | 364 | 191 | 551 | 478 | 159 | 396 | 3227 | 334 | 508 | 191 | 342 | 383 | 170 | 548 | 354 | 371 | 3201 | 6428 |
| White 75.9/131 | 337 | 368 | 349 | 358 | 181 | 531 | 470 | 148 | 377 | 3119 | 329 | 480 | 174 | 333 | 368 | 164 | 525 | 349 | 359 | 3081 | 6200 |
| White/Gold 74.5/127 | 337 | 351 | 349 | 317 | 181 | 495 | 470 | 148 | 342 | 2990 | 329 | 447 | 174 | 333 | 334 | 164 | 500 | 349 | 341 | 2971 | 5961 |
| Gold 73.1/123 | 318 | 351 | 314 | 317 | 140 | 495 | 400 | 133 | 342 | 2810 | 323 | 447 | 151 | 324 | 334 | 146 | 500 | 342 | 341 | 2908 | 5718 |
| Red 72.2/121 | 316 | 341 | 304 | 311 | 135 | 488 | 396 | 119 | 338 | 2748 | 316 | 440 | 146 | 319 | 326 | 141 | 430 | 337 | 337 | 2792 | 5540 |
| Red/Green 69.8/115 | 316 | 296 | 255 | 311 | 135 | 430 | 396 | 119 | 283 | 2541 | 270 | 395 | 146 | 285 | 263 | 141 | 410 | 296 | 337 | 2543 | 5084 |
| Green 68.4/112 | 285 | 296 | 255 | 262 | 83 | 430 | 384 | 104 | 283 | 2382 | 270 | 395 | 116 | 285 | 263 | 105 | 410 | 296 | 295 | 2435 | 4817 |
| Blue 77.2/135 | 342 | 388 | 358 | 364 | 191 | 551 | 478 | 159 | 396 | 3227 | 334 | 508 | 191 | 342 | 383 | 170 | 548 | 354 | 371 | 3201 | 6428 |
| White 75.9/131 | 337 | 368 | 349 | 358 | 181 | 531 | 470 | 148 | 377 | 3119 | 329 | 480 | 174 | 333 | 368 | 164 | 525 | 349 | 359 | 3081 | 6200 |
| White/Gold 74.5/127 | 337 | 351 | 349 | 317 | 181 | 495 | 470 | 148 | 342 | 2990 | 329 | 447 | 174 | 333 | 334 | 164 | 500 | 349 | 341 | 2971 | 5961 |
| Gold 73.1/123 | 318 | 351 | 314 | 317 | 140 | 495 | 400 | 133 | 342 | 2810 | 323 | 447 | 151 | 324 | 334 | 146 | 500 | 342 | 341 | 2908 | 5718 |
| Red 72.2/121 | 316 | 341 | 304 | 311 | 135 | 488 | 396 | 119 | 338 | 2748 | 316 | 440 | 146 | 319 | 326 | 141 | 430 | 337 | 337 | 2792 | 5540 |
| Red/Green 69.8/115 | 316 | 296 | 255 | 311 | 135 | 430 | 396 | 119 | 283 | 2541 | 270 | 395 | 146 | 285 | 263 | 141 | 410 | 296 | 337 | 2543 | 5084 |
| Green 68.4/112 | 285 | 296 | 255 | 262 | 83 | 430 | 384 | 104 | 283 | 2382 | 270 | 395 | 116 | 285 | 263 | 105 | 410 | 296 | 295 | 2435 | 4817 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,716 yards, 71.9/128)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 5, 560 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,718 yards, 73.1/123)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,817 yards, 68.4/112)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 8 (104 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 560 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 189 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The shortest par 3 at 164 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 441-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Island Country Club?
Desert Island Country Club has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 68.4 with a slope of 112.
How long is Desert Island Country Club?
From the back tees, Desert Island Country Club plays 6,716 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 Island Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 560-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Island Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,716 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,817 yards).
Is Desert Island Country Club public or private?
Desert Island Country Club is a private golf course in Rancho Mirage, California. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Desert Island Country Club?
Nearby courses include The Springs Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Thunderbird Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Arnold Palmer Course, Palm Desert Greens.
Is there a yardage book for Desert Island Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Island Country Club 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.
Does Desert Island Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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