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Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr

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Desert Hot Springs, CA
Moderately competitive
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About Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr

Desert Dunes Golf Club in Desert Hot Springs is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that brings a links-inspired aesthetic to the Coachella Valley desert, with wide-open fairways, natural sand waste areas, and a routing that embraces the desert landscape rather than imposing an irrigated parkland overlay onto it. The course plays on sandy, undulating terrain reminiscent of Scottish linksland transposed to the California desert, with native desert vegetation replacing seaside grasses and the San Jacinto Mountains standing in for distant sea cliffs. Wind is a constant factor at Desert Dunes, amplifying the links character and demanding creative shot-making and thoughtful course management. Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s design philosophy of working with natural terrain rather than against it is evident throughout, resulting in one of the more distinctive and honest desert golf layouts in the Coachella Valley. Green fees are significantly lower than comparable Jones-designed courses in Palm Springs proper.

History

Desert Dunes Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1989 in Desert Hot Springs, one of the Coachella Valley's less glamorous but more affordably accessible communities. Jones Jr. embraced the sandy desert terrain and prevailing winds to create a links-influenced layout that has distinguished itself from the more conventional resort designs dominating the valley. The course has maintained a loyal following among golfers who prefer its more naturalistic, honest character.

Golfers who appreciate links-style play with natural desert aesthetics and Robert Trent Jones Jr. design credentials at prices well below comparable Palm Springs resort courses.
Course Highlights
  • Robert Trent Jones Jr. links-inspired design embracing native desert terrain rather than forcing irrigated parkland
  • Wide sand waste areas and natural desert vegetation create a genuine links-desert hybrid aesthetic
  • Wind is a constant factor adding authentic links challenge to the desert setting
  • San Jacinto Mountain views from the open desert terrain
  • Significantly lower green fees than comparable Coachella Valley courses with similar design pedigree
Why Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr is Hard to Book
Booking Difficulty
Moderately competitive

Desert Hot Springs location draws less tourist traffic than Palm Springs proper; good availability most of the year

Without automated alerts, you'd need to constantly refresh the booking site hoping to catch a cancellation. That's where TeeTimeGo comes in — we monitor the tee sheet and notify you the moment a slot opens.

Insider Booking Tips

Book 5–7 days ahead for winter weekend mornings. Summer rounds are very affordable and readily available. Wind tends to diminish after mid-morning — early tee times get the most challenging conditions.

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Course Information
19300 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
www.golfnow.com/tee-times/facility/1760-desert-dunes-golf-club-robert-trent-jones-jr
18 holes
Par 72
6,876 yards
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Established 1989
Green fees: $45–$80 weekday / $55–$95 weekend
Cart included in fee
Collared shirt required

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When do tee times typically open at Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr?

Book 5–7 days ahead for winter weekend mornings. Summer rounds are very affordable and readily available. Wind tends to diminish after mid-morning — early tee times get the most challenging conditions.

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Is Desert Dunes Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones Jr hard to book?

Desert Hot Springs location draws less tourist traffic than Palm Springs proper; good availability most of the year

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