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semi-private · Cathedral City, CA · 18 holes

Desert Princess Country Club - El Cielo/Los Lagos

Well-reviewed 27-hole club in Cathedral City that sells public tee times; a reliable mid-priced resort-style round.

Par72
Tips6,600 yd
Rating / slope72.4 / 126
Green fees seen$80–$126

Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
Gold6,60072.4 / 126–
Blue6,11170.1 / 124–
White5,66368.1 / 12073.1 / 129
Combo5,506–72.2 / 128
Red5,217–70.8 / 120

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

ShoulderGolfNow hot deals Nov 3-8, 2026: $80.99 (Thu 12:37 PM) to $126.99 (Sun 7:30 AM), plus $3.49 fee.

GolfPass/GolfNow read 2026-11-02

Before you book

Access27-hole homeowner-owned club (La Vista, El Cielo, Los Lagos nines) in Cathedral City. TeeOff lists guest policy as guests of members, reciprocal and hotel guests, but public tee times are sold on GolfNow (GolfPass FAQ: open to the public). Three 18-hole rotations: Lagos/Vista, Cielo/Lagos, Vista/Cielo.
Overseed / closuresNot published for 2026; one reviewer found only one nine open on arrival (nines rotate through maintenance).
DesignerDavid Rainville
Opened1985
StyleFlat resort-community course with lakes, condos along the fairways, mountain views.
CartsCart required (TeeOff).
PracticeDriving range, putting green, teaching pro (TeeOff).
Drive from downtown Palm Springs12 min (5.8 mi)
Phone760-322-2280
Address28555 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Local knowledge

  • Weekday afternoon hot deals run about $45 cheaper than weekend mornings.
  • Ask which nines are in play when you book; the 27 holes rotate.

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Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Desert Princess Country Club - El Cielo/Los Lagos?

Green fees we have seen range from $80–$126, depending on season and time of day.

How hard is Desert Princess Country Club - El Cielo/Los Lagos?

From the back tees it measures 6,600 yards with a course rating of 72.4 and a slope of 126. 3 - water on many holes.

How far is Desert Princess Country Club - El Cielo/Los Lagos from Palm Springs?

About 12 minutes (5.8 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.

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