Desert Springs California
Desert Springs is a par-72 public course in California, playing 6,627 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 78.6 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,627 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.6 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7525, -116.3650 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,627 | 72 | 78.6 | 144 |
| Black/Blue | 6,276 | 72 | 76.6 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,023 | 72 | 75.2 | 136 |
| Blue/White | 5,562 | 72 | 72.7 | 131 |
| White | 5,262 | 72 | 71 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 78.6/144 | 388 | 355 | 508 | 417 | 390 | 222 | 320 | 185 | 543 | 3328 | 512 | 401 | 169 | 368 | 415 | 221 | 316 | 494 | 403 | 3299 | 6627 |
| Black/Blue 76.6/139 | 388 | 331 | 473 | 371 | 390 | 183 | 320 | 185 | 501 | 3142 | 512 | 361 | 169 | 340 | 365 | 174 | 316 | 494 | 403 | 3134 | 6276 |
| Blue 75.2/136 | 365 | 331 | 473 | 371 | 366 | 183 | 286 | 154 | 501 | 3030 | 481 | 361 | 138 | 340 | 365 | 174 | 288 | 475 | 371 | 2993 | 6023 |
| Blue/White 72.7/131 | 307 | 291 | 473 | 335 | 330 | 183 | 286 | 154 | 443 | 2802 | 434 | 320 | 138 | 297 | 319 | 174 | 288 | 475 | 315 | 2760 | 5562 |
| White 71/127 | 307 | 291 | 418 | 335 | 330 | 156 | 236 | 130 | 443 | 2646 | 434 | 320 | 120 | 297 | 319 | 142 | 232 | 437 | 315 | 2616 | 5262 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,627 yards, 78.6/144)
Course rating 6.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,023 yards, 75.2/136)
604 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,262 yards, 71/127)
1,365 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Springs?
Desert Springs has a course rating of 78.6 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 71 with a slope of 127.
How long is Desert Springs?
From the back tees, Desert Springs plays 6,627 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 Springs?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 543-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Springs?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,627 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,262 yards).
Is Desert Springs public or private?
Desert Springs is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Springs?
Nearby courses include Desert Willow Golf Resort, East/South The Lakes Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, The Golf Center.
Is there a yardage book for Desert Springs?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Springs 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 Springs?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Springs 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 Springs 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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