Palm Desert Greens California
Palm Desert Greens is a par-63 public course in California, playing 4,079 yards from the White tees with a rating of 63 and slope of 103.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 63 (9 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 0 par 5s) |
| Length | 4,079 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 63 / 103 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.7656, -116.3807 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,079 | 63 | 63 | 103 |
| Alt. White | 3,974 | 62 | 58.4 | 93 |
| Red | 3,681 | 63 | 60.5 | 99 |
| Alt. Red | 3,598 | 62 | 60.1 | 97 |
| Red/Gold Combo | 3,372 | 62 | 59.2 | 94 |
| White | 4,079 | 63 | 63 | 103 |
| Red | 3,681 | 63 | 60.5 | 99 |
| Alt. Red | 3,598 | 62 | 60.1 | 97 |
| Red/Gold Combo | 3,372 | 62 | 59.2 | 94 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 63/103 | 287 | 323 | 216 | 158 | 208 | 188 | 122 | 270 | 254 | 2026 | 282 | 158 | 190 | 262 | 155 | 347 | 254 | 154 | 251 | 2053 | 4079 |
| Alt. White 58.4/93 | 287 | 323 | 216 | 158 | 208 | 188 | 122 | 270 | 149 | 1921 | 282 | 158 | 190 | 262 | 155 | 347 | 254 | 154 | 251 | 2053 | 3974 |
| Red 60.5/99 | 267 | 295 | 176 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 115 | 244 | 231 | 1766 | 250 | 150 | 176 | 249 | 140 | 327 | 238 | 144 | 241 | 1915 | 3681 |
| Alt. Red 60.1/97 | 267 | 295 | 176 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 115 | 244 | 148 | 1683 | 250 | 150 | 176 | 249 | 140 | 327 | 238 | 144 | 241 | 1915 | 3598 |
| Red/Gold Combo 59.2/94 | 267 | 295 | 161 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 97 | 217 | 148 | 1623 | 224 | 126 | 136 | 222 | 140 | 327 | 223 | 144 | 207 | 1749 | 3372 |
| White 63/103 | 287 | 323 | 216 | 158 | 208 | 188 | 122 | 270 | 254 | 2026 | 282 | 158 | 190 | 262 | 155 | 347 | 254 | 154 | 251 | 2053 | 4079 |
| Red 60.5/99 | 267 | 295 | 176 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 115 | 244 | 231 | 1766 | 250 | 150 | 176 | 249 | 140 | 327 | 238 | 144 | 241 | 1915 | 3681 |
| Alt. Red 60.1/97 | 267 | 295 | 176 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 115 | 244 | 148 | 1683 | 250 | 150 | 176 | 249 | 140 | 327 | 238 | 144 | 241 | 1915 | 3598 |
| Red/Gold Combo 59.2/94 | 267 | 295 | 161 | 130 | 184 | 124 | 97 | 217 | 148 | 1623 | 224 | 126 | 136 | 222 | 140 | 327 | 223 | 144 | 207 | 1749 | 3372 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 |
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: White (4,079 yards, 63/103)
The back tees offer the full test. and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 3, 216 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Red (3,681 yards, 60.5/99)
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+: Red/Gold Combo (3,372 yards, 59.2/94)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 7 (97 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. A demanding par 3 at 216 yards that requires precise club selection.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At only 262 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The longest hole on the course at 347 yards. A monster that requires precision off the tee and a quality long approach.
The shortest par 3 at 122 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. A challenging par 3 at 208 yards.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palm Desert Greens?
Palm Desert Greens has a course rating of 63 and slope of 103 from the back tees. From the Red/Gold Combo tees, the rating is 59.2 with a slope of 94.
How long is Palm Desert Greens?
From the back tees, Palm Desert Greens plays 4,079 yards. The course is par 63 with 18 holes (9 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 0 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palm Desert Greens?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 216-yard par 3 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palm Desert Greens?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (4,079 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Gold Combo tees (3,372 yards).
Is Palm Desert Greens public or private?
Palm Desert Greens is a public golf course in California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Palm Desert Greens?
Nearby courses include Desert Willow Golf Resort, Monterey Country Club, Desert Falls Country Club, Desert Island Country Club (Rancho Mirage).
Is there a yardage book for Palm Desert Greens?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palm Desert Greens 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 Palm Desert Greens 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.
Get strategy updates for Palm Desert Greens
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Palm Desert Greens
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Palm Desert Greens is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping