Desert Canyon Golf Resort Washington
Desert Canyon Golf Resort is a par-72 resort course in Washington, playing 7,285 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75.3 and slope of 138. Designed by Jack Frei / Rick Fehr (1993).
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 33 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 18 at its narrowest. Eleven of the 17 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 72 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 1st, 5th, 10th and 11th.
With water across the line of play on six holes, the gap between the right club and the obvious one is at its widest. Yards simulates each of those tee shots for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 385-yard par 4 and a 411-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,285 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.3 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Architect | Jack Frei / Rick Fehr |
| Year | 1993 |
| Location | Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.7195, -120.1846 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,285 | 6,661 | 72 | 76.3 | 144 |
| Blue | 6,766 | 6,187 | 72 | 73.3 | 139 |
| Blue/White Comb. | 6,418 | 5,869 | 72 | 71.7 | 132 |
| White | 6,144 | 5,618 | 72 | 70.7 | 127 |
| White/Silver Comb. | 5,741 | 5,250 | 72 | 68.8 | 125 |
| Silver | 5,327 | 4,871 | 72 | 66.4 | 119 |
| Gold | 5,051 | 4,619 | 72 | 65 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 76.3/144 | 385 | 411 | 526 | 159 | 482 | 425 | 575 | 224 | 410 | 3597 | 536 | 347 | 453 | 436 | 217 | 690 | 140 | 382 | 487 | 3688 | 7285 |
| Blue 73.3/139 | 379 | 397 | 489 | 133 | 471 | 352 | 535 | 171 | 394 | 3321 | 515 | 327 | 422 | 417 | 189 | 668 | 126 | 352 | 429 | 3445 | 6766 |
| Blue/White Comb. 71.7/132 | 379 | 368 | 434 | 133 | 410 | 352 | 519 | 171 | 334 | 3100 | 515 | 327 | 373 | 402 | 189 | 632 | 126 | 352 | 402 | 3318 | 6418 |
| White 70.7/127 | 368 | 368 | 434 | 108 | 410 | 308 | 519 | 133 | 334 | 2982 | 491 | 255 | 373 | 402 | 170 | 632 | 115 | 322 | 402 | 3162 | 6144 |
| White/Silver Comb. 68.8/125 | 368 | 353 | 391 | 108 | 392 | 308 | 365 | 133 | 334 | 2752 | 491 | 255 | 320 | 374 | 170 | 580 | 115 | 322 | 362 | 2989 | 5741 |
| Silver 66.4/119 | 347 | 353 | 391 | 101 | 392 | 274 | 286 | 111 | 272 | 2527 | 476 | 196 | 312 | 374 | 108 | 580 | 96 | 296 | 362 | 2800 | 5327 |
| Gold 65/115 | 339 | 311 | 386 | 93 | 350 | 267 | 286 | 105 | 261 | 2398 | 463 | 191 | 312 | 332 | 79 | 561 | 90 | 270 | 355 | 2653 | 5051 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,285 yards, 76.3/144)
Course rating 4.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,144 yards, 70.7/127)
1,141 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,051 yards, 65/115)
2,234 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.0 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends left about 244 yards out. Water crosses the line 362 yards from the back tee. Three bunkers work down the right from 162 yards. Four bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends left about 280 yards out. There is water down the left, 20 yards off the line. A bunker sits 187 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 41 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 409 yards out. Water crosses the line 401 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 253 out on the left. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends right about 202 yards out, and the fairway is 36 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 13 yards off the line. Two greenside bunkers, and 23 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 240 yards out. Water crosses the line 242 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 281 out on the right. Four bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends left about 257 yards out, and the fairway is 55 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 261 yards from the back tee. Two bunkers work down the right from 187 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 50 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
Desert Canyon Golf Resort has a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 65 with a slope of 115.
How long is Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
From the back tees, Desert Canyon Golf Resort plays 7,285 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 Canyon Golf Resort?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 575-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,285 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,051 yards).
Is Desert Canyon Golf Resort public or private?
Desert Canyon Golf Resort is a resort golf course in Washington. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
Nearby courses include Bear Mountain Golf Course, Lake Chelan Golf Course, Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, The Highlander Golf Club (East Wenatchee).
Is there a yardage book for Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Canyon Golf Resort 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 Canyon Golf Resort?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Canyon Golf Resort 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 Canyon Golf Resort 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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