Desert Springs California

California Public Par 72 18 Holes 10 Tees

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.

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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	10
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
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
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?

Quick Guide

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 (6,627 yards, 78.6/144)

The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 5, 543 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.

Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,023 yards, 75.2/136)

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+: White (5,262 yards, 71/127)

From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (120 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.

Hole-by-Hole Highlights

Hole 9

Par 5 · 543 yards

Hdcp 1 · Fwd: 443y

Number 1 handicap hole. At 543 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.

Hole 12

Par 3 · 169 yards

Hdcp 18 · Fwd: 120y

The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 169 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.

Hole 10

Par 5 · 512 yards

Hdcp 2 · Fwd: 434y

The #2 handicap hole. At 512 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.

Nearby Courses

Desert Willow Golf Resort

Par 72 · Resort

Desert Falls Country Club

Par 72 · Private

Monterey Country Club

Par 71 · Private

Palm Desert Greens

Par 63 · Public

Rancho Las Palmas Country Club

Rancho Mirage · Par 68 · Private

Classic Club Golf Course

Par 71 · Public

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, Desert Falls Country Club, Monterey Country Club, Palm Desert Greens.

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.

Does Desert Springs 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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