29% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Dunes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Desert Dunes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Dunes Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Alignment 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Dunes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Dunes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@desertdunesgolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
19300 Palm Dr g, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
Course Description
Desert Dunes Golf is a public golf course located in Desert Hot Springs, California. The club offers tee times, a bar and grill, and amenities like a players club and e-club sign up, along with course photos and event hosting. It serves golfers in the Coachella Valley area and provides memberships and various internet specials as part of its offerings. The facility emphasizes recreational golf, local membership programs, and events around Desert Hot Springs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(302 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Desert Dunes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a par four heavy layout where strong drives feed repeated mid-iron tests, and back nine slope hikes pressure on closing long holes with higher bogey costs.This course plays as a par four heavy layout where strong drives feed repeated mid-iron tests, and back nine slope hikes pressure on closing long holes with higher bogey costs.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726868 yards6280 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.5Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 550 | 416 | 333 | 403 | 173 | 372 | 396 | 180 | 540 | 3363 | 385 | 374 | 379 | 578 | 192 | 431 | 531 | 192 | 443 | 3505 | 6868 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726590 yards6026 metersCR 73.0Bogey 97.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 388 | 327 | 391 | 164 | 346 | 389 | 171 | 530 | 3228 | 376 | 349 | 361 | 568 | 184 | 411 | 519 | 187 | 407 | 3362 | 6590 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726129 yards5604 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 369 | 304 | 357 | 139 | 336 | 354 | 148 | 508 | 3024 | 340 | 316 | 323 | 533 | 156 | 397 | 481 | 167 | 392 | 3105 | 6129 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Dunes Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile36% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
89% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Desert Dunes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Dunes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
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Get Started48% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
77% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment27%
Accuracy22%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Precision20%
76% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
45% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started51% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim15%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
Trajectory15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
47% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
29% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Aim13%
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Get Started57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
51% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control30%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
50% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
40% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
77% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Aim14%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
49% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Dunes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Dunes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Dunes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Desert Dunes Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Dunes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6498 yards. The back tees extend to 6868.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Dunes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Desert Dunes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6868.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Desert Dunes Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Desert Dunes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6868.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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