public · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 9 holes
The Sands Golf & RV Resort
Casual 9-hole executive course at an RV resort; for guests and walkers, not a trip round.
Par32
Tips2,127 yd
Rating / slope36.1 / 113
Green fees seen–
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 2,127 | 36.1 / 113 | – |
| Ladies | 1,832 | – | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Before you book
| Access | 9-hole executive course at an RV resort; open to the public as well as RV guests (GolfPass). |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ron Garl |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Style | Short executive 9 inside an RV resort. |
| Practice | Driving range, putting and chipping greens (reviews). |
| Drive from downtown Palm Springs | 20 min (10.8 mi) |
| Phone | 760-251-1030 |
| Address | 16400 Bubbling Wells Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 |
Local knowledge
- Walkable; reviewers note few power carts in the heat.
- Natural fit for RV snowbirds staying on site.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 547 | +10 ft | |
| 2 | 4 | 417 | +8 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 332 | -8 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 402 | +1 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 172 | -4 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 369 | -2 ft | |
| 7 | 4 | 398 | -5 ft | |
| 8 | 4 | 240 | +13 ft | |
| 9 | 5 | 542 | -1 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 349 | +26 ft | |
| 12 | 4 | 381 | +9 ft | |
| 13 | 5 | 563 | -19 ft | |
| 14 | 3 | 191 | -2 ft | |
| 15 | 4 | 426 | +18 ft | |
| 16 | 5 | 533 | -19 ft | |
| 17 | 3 | 195 | +1 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 437 | -1 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 — 2 min, 0.2 mi
- Caliente Springs Resort — 8 min, 3.2 mi
- Sam's Family Spa RV Resort & Motel — 9 min, 3.9 mi
Questions golfers ask
How hard is The Sands Golf & RV Resort?
From the back tees it measures 2,127 yards with a course rating of 36.1 and a slope of 113.
How far is The Sands Golf & RV Resort from Palm Springs?
About 20 minutes (10.8 miles) by road from downtown Palm Springs in light traffic.
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