Desert Horizons Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Indian Wells, CA with a par of 72. It offers 7 tee sets: gold (6,609 yards, slope 127, rating 72), gold/blue (6,362 yards, slope 124, rating 70.9), blue (6,163 yards, slope 122, rating 70), white (5,768 yards, slope 117, rating 68.1), green (5,458 yards, slope 113, rating 66.6), green/silver (5,068 yards, slope 108, rating 64.7), silver (4,521 yards, slope 101, rating 62.1). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 391 yards from the first tee.
Desert Horizons Country Club
Indian Wells, CA
Get PDF Yardage Book
We'll email you the PDF link. No spam, ever.
Create Your Game Plan
Pick your tees, enter your bag, and get a personalized shot-by-shot strategy for every hole.

A welcoming par 5 opener with a relatively straightforward layout that offers birdie opportunity for longer hitters. The fairway is generally forgiving, making this a good scoring hole to start the round despite its length.

The course's second-toughest handicap, this par 4 demands accuracy off the tee and into a well-protected green. Precision is rewarded on this hole where positioning matters more than distance.

A short par 3 that plays to the middle of the course's yardage range. The compact nature of this hole makes club selection and accuracy critical for a stress-free par.

Desert Horizons' most difficult hole, this par 4 presents a stern test that requires two solid shots to reach the green in regulation. The challenge here demands respect and careful execution from tee to green.

A mid-length par 4 that provides relative relief after the previous hole's difficulty. The shorter yardage here offers good scoring potential for those hitting the fairway.

A substantial par 5 that ranks among the course's hardest holes and demands three solid shots for most players. The length and complexity of this hole make it a defining moment in the front nine.

A moderate par 4 with a fairly straightforward routing that doesn't present excessive difficulty. This hole fits comfortably in the middle tier of challenge and allows players to settle into rhythm.

A shorter par 4 that plays well below full yardage and offers genuine birdie opportunity. The reduced length here provides an inviting chance to make up ground on the scorecard.

A par 3 that can play anywhere from a half-wedge to a mid-iron depending on tee selection. Despite its short length, the hole requires precision to avoid trouble and escape with par.

The easiest hole on the course by handicap, this par 4 provides an ideal scoring opportunity to start the back nine. The relatively modest length and straightforward nature make birdie realistic for most players.

The back nine's second-toughest test, this par 4 presents significant difficulty and demands two accurate shots to find the green. The challenge here resets expectations after the easy par at ten.

A short par 3 that varies significantly in required club depending on the tee box selected. Despite modest yardage, this hole's design ensures it remains a relevant test of accuracy.

A short par 4 that ranks among the course's easier holes and invites aggressive play. The reduced yardage makes this a natural birdie opportunity in the back nine stretch.

One of the course's most demanding par 5s, this hole ranks fourth in difficulty and tests patience and precision over three shots. The substantial length and challenge make this a key momentum hole late in the round.

A long par 5 that provides another significant test but plays slightly more approachable than hole 14. Multiple scoring possibilities exist here depending on how aggressively the hole is attacked.

A mid-length par 3 that requires a confident swing over distance to the green. The hole presents a moderate test that fits naturally in the finishing stretch without being overwhelming.

A short par 4 that offers welcome relief after the previous par 3 and provides solid scoring opportunity. The modest length here makes this a genuine birdie hole to close out the round.

The finishing par 4 provides a fitting final test with moderate length and a characteristic closing hole feel. This hole's design offers a balanced challenge to conclude the round rather than an excessive finisher.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | |||
| gold | 476 | 417 | 185 | 423 | 370 | 516 | 381 | 349 | 206 | 3323 | 335 | 418 | 192 | 335 | 540 | 516 | 215 | 344 | 391 | 3286 | 6609 |
| gold/blue | 476 | 377 | 185 | 391 | 370 | 516 | 361 | 349 | 175 | 3200 | 335 | 398 | 174 | 335 | 498 | 516 | 192 | 344 | 370 | 3162 | 6362 |
| blue | 463 | 377 | 158 | 391 | 347 | 496 | 361 | 329 | 157 | 3079 | 317 | 398 | 174 | 319 | 498 | 496 | 192 | 320 | 370 | 3084 | 6163 |
| white | 440 | 354 | 144 | 349 | 336 | 477 | 346 | 316 | 140 | 2902 | 305 | 345 | 152 | 289 | 466 | 484 | 174 | 298 | 353 | 2866 | 5768 |
| green | 426 | 334 | 144 | 343 | 313 | 453 | 332 | 293 | 122 | 2760 | 294 | 337 | 133 | 289 | 440 | 439 | 156 | 298 | 312 | 2698 | 5458 |
| green/silver | 426 | 250 | 136 | 308 | 313 | 409 | 270 | 293 | 122 | 2527 | 294 | 308 | 103 | 289 | 375 | 439 | 156 | 298 | 279 | 2541 | 5068 |
| silver | 380 | 250 | 136 | 308 | 249 | 409 | 270 | 227 | 80 | 2309 | 220 | 308 | 103 | 245 | 375 | 331 | 115 | 236 | 279 | 2212 | 4521 |