semi-private · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 18 holes
Mission Lakes Country Club
Older Ted Robinson course up in Desert Hot Springs with big views and low prices; worth it for snowbirds based on the north side.
Par71
Tips6,657 yd
Rating / slope72.1 / 125
Green fees seen$34
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,657 | 72.1 / 125 | – |
| Silver | 6,301 | 70.4 / 121 | – |
| Gold | 5,885 | 68.2 / 117 | 73.8 / 128 |
| Green | 5,350 | 65.2 / 111 | 70.6 / 121 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Summer | GolfNow hot deal $34 with cart, Aug 8, 2026. |
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Aug 2026
Before you book
| Access | Community club in Desert Hot Springs that takes public play (GolfLink lists public; SCGA semi-private). Tee times on GolfNow/TeeOff. |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ted Robinson |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Style | Hillside course above Desert Hot Springs with views across the valley; windy. |
| Carts | Carts included (TeeOff). |
| Practice | Chipping area, putting green; no range (TeeOff). |
| Dress code | Collared shirt, no denim, soft spikes (GolfNow). |
| Drive from downtown Palm Springs | 21 min (11.6 mi) |
| Phone | 760-329-8061 |
| Address | 8484 Clubhouse Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 |
Local knowledge
- The only full-length public-access 18 left in Desert Hot Springs since Desert Dunes closed in Jan 2025.
- North end of the valley gets strong wind; play early.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 544 | -60 ft | |
| 2 | 3 | 208 | -5 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 405 | +28 ft | |
| 4 | 3 | 150 | -2 ft | |
| 5 | 4 | 378 | +15 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 370 | +35 ft | |
| 7 | 4 | 391 | -40 ft | |
| 8 | 3 | 223 | -34 ft | |
| 9 | 5 | 506 | +55 ft | |
| 10 | 5 | 507 | +92 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 432 | -61 ft | |
| 12 | 3 | 202 | -124 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 413 | -37 ft | |
| 14 | 5 | 519 | -37 ft | |
| 15 | 3 | 252 | -18 ft | |
| 16 | 5 | 633 | +41 ft | |
| 17 | 3 | 177 | +8 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 430 | +38 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- The Sands RV & Golf Resort — 18 min, 8.5 mi
- Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs — 19 min, 10.3 mi
- Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs — 21 min, 11.6 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Mission Lakes Country Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $34, depending on season and time of day.
How hard is Mission Lakes Country Club?
From the back tees it measures 6,657 yards with a course rating of 72.1 and a slope of 125.
How far is Mission Lakes Country Club from Palm Springs?
About 21 minutes (11.6 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.
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