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3.7
1103 Reviews (1103)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
453
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
54
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
82.8%
Recommend this course
910 out of 1103 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.6%
Recommend this course
107 out of 125 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
189 Reviews (189)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
160 out of 189 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Traditional/Executive
Par 65
Length 4029 yards
Slope 88
Rating 59.8

Located in Mesa, Desert Sand Golf Course is an executive length course with a short layout that is most suitable for beginners, but it is also a good place for golfers of all skill levels to work on their short game skills. Due to its flat terrain, the course is easy to walk with few elevation changes. The greens are remarkably fast and water hazards come into play on five holes. There are also sand bunkers scattered throughout the course. The Desert Sand Golf Course facility offers a chipping area and putting green and it is also home to a golf school.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted None
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
1103 Reviews (1103)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 32
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 36
Locals 31
Beginners 29
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time

Everyone is friendly and the course is fun. 4th time and I'll continue to come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Always have fun playing this course. Friendly atmosphere and fun pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Experience

The course was great overall. The greens were alright, but the fairways are not as nice as they can be. I plan to go again as they do have wonderful deals.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice day at Desert Sands GC

Course has for the most part small 'turtle back' greens that require careful approaches.
Fairways and greens in good shape Long and short irons require accuracy - a good challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

great course for the price

Me and my wife always have fun here. The only gripe I have is the greens aren't always as smooth as they should be, and the bugs that are out there. They are tiny, and they cause damage!
Other than that, GREAT course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tournament

We were rushed the entire time. There was some kind of tournament going on the same morning. Not sure why they would book public spots if they were going to try to rush you through the whole course. There was a foursome in front of us that they were constantly pushing. They told them they had to play best ball to pick up the pace. They paid the same as everyone else. Seems ridiculous. I'll try the course again, but will ask about events that day first.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Practice Course

This is a really good course for beginners who are wanting to work on their game, or players with not a ton of time to play. Very walkable course and also offers a driving range, chipping green & putting green. Hands down the best value, with the most tee times in the area. Course conditions are acceptable for the price you’re paying (~$1/hole) and the grounds team maintains the course well enough. Layout is a bit underwhelming, many of the holes feel the same but the scenery is very pretty in spots with lots of bunnies walking around.
Overall I love this course and will continue to use it to improve my game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

D!k head rushes you

It’s not anyone else’s fault that someone set up a tournament the same day other people want to play. I don’t get why others need to be rushed but those in that tourney aren’t, money value is all the same. Y’all need better coordination with tourneys and weekend players, don’t rush those who are trying to get better.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Extra Mile

Didn’t catch his name but the guy running the counter and picking flags up on 7/16 went above and beyond to get me out there. I booked on Golf Now at Sunland Village, tee time for 4:40… showed up and the whole place was shut down. I called around to other courses, Desert Sands answered and was helpful, happy and energetic to get me on the course! Thanks again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth $25 but that’s it

Starter was late so everyone was backed up. Then realized they were overbooked. Teed off 15 minutes after scheduled time. Fairways were very patchy. Pin placements were almost all on very edges of greens. Greens were overgrown with fringe growing into 8-10 edges all around each green. Had 6 or 7 holes that were backed up by two groups each. Waited 15 minutes on one hole for two groups to tee off. Granted it only cost $25 each but would not waste that money here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course!

Staff was very friendly. No warden driving around trying to hurry you up. Great short game course. Just need more tees, and more green! Me and my wife had a great time. We will be back!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee times

We always love playing this relaxed course. The staff is always friendly and if it’s not busy we can go out early. We had to play the back 9 twice due to working on the front 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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