57% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min7 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision21%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Island Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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 Island Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Island Country 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Island Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Island Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
CarolHogan@digcc.net
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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
71777 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Course Description
Desert Island Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club located in the United States, offering premier golfing facilities and country club amenities to its members.
golf club • country club • recreational facility • sports and leisure • private club • recreational and sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Desmond Muirhead
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(183 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 Island Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure for accurate irons into par fours mixed with reach decisions on lengthy par fives, where back nine hardness heightens bogey avoidance stress.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726716 yards6141 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 400 | 371 | 366 | 197 | 560 | 500 | 164 | 402 | 3302 | 341 | 525 | 200 | 353 | 441 | 189 | 555 | 410 | 400 | 3414 | 6716 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726428 yards5878 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 388 | 358 | 364 | 191 | 551 | 478 | 159 | 396 | 3227 | 334 | 508 | 191 | 342 | 383 | 170 | 548 | 354 | 371 | 3201 | 6428 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725540 yards5066 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.2Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.5 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.7 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 341 | 304 | 311 | 135 | 488 | 396 | 119 | 338 | 2748 | 316 | 440 | 146 | 319 | 326 | 141 | 430 | 337 | 337 | 2792 | 5540 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Island Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Dispersion11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Desert Island Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Island Country 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
24% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
73% match
For Black tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
82% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
78% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
64% 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%
63% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
51% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control11%
78% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
24% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Visualization9%
37% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Scoring26%
Mechanics15%
43% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Island Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Island Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Island Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Desert Island Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Island Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6128 yards. The back tees extend to 6716.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Island Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Island Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6716.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Desert Island Country Club and how should I play it?
Desert Island Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Island Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6716.0 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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