Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course
About Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Palm Desert, California.. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,731 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.1.
Walking is permitted.
With a slope rating of 127, Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is more accessible than most courses in California. It is a good choice for mid-handicappers and golfers looking for a round that does not punish every missed shot.
The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,275 to 6,731 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
California offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
6,731
Slope
127
Rating
72.1
Course Difficulty Analysis
127
This Course
132
CA Average
113
US Average
Based on 660 rated courses in California
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 127 | 72.1 | 377 | 564 | 143 | 371 | 389 | 320 | 302 | 213 | 558 | 3237 | 432 | 377 | 174 | 526 | 446 | 368 | 201 | 518 | 452 | 3494 | 6,731 |
Gold | 120 | 69.5 | 354 | 518 | 131 | 337 | 357 | 285 | 265 | 188 | 514 | 2949 | 400 | 361 | 133 | 489 | 407 | 341 | 180 | 486 | 428 | 3225 | 6,174 |
Gold/Blue Combo | 117 | 68.4 | 354 | 518 | 131 | 337 | 334 | 275 | 265 | 173 | 514 | 2901 | 364 | 331 | 133 | 489 | 396 | 341 | 120 | 488 | 377 | 3039 | 5,940 |
Modified (Gold/Blue) | 116 | 68.3 | 354 | 518 | 131 | 337 | 357 | 285 | 265 | 188 | 514 | 2949 | 364 | 331 | 115 | 465 | 396 | 321 | 120 | 476 | 377 | 2965 | 5,914 |
Blue | 113 | 67.5 | 336 | 489 | 104 | 324 | 334 | 267 | 240 | 173 | 487 | 2754 | 364 | 331 | 115 | 465 | 396 | 321 | 120 | 476 | 377 | 2965 | 5,719 |
Blue | 124 | 72.4 | 336 | 489 | 105 | 319 | 333 | 256 | 241 | 173 | 487 | 2739 | 364 | 327 | 113 | 465 | 396 | 323 | 120 | 476 | 382 | 2966 | 5,705 |
Red/Blue COMBO | 122 | 71.2 | 336 | 465 | 105 | 319 | 311 | 256 | 241 | 138 | 487 | 2658 | 342 | 314 | 113 | 465 | 370 | 323 | 120 | 444 | 367 | 2858 | 5,516 |
Blue/Red Combo | 110 | 66.4 | 336 | 458 | 104 | 320 | 311 | 255 | 240 | 135 | 487 | 2646 | 342 | 312 | 115 | 465 | 372 | 321 | 120 | 445 | 365 | 2857 | 5,503 |
Red | 120 | 70.2 | 312 | 465 | 88 | 304 | 311 | 250 | 230 | 138 | 460 | 2558 | 342 | 314 | 95 | 439 | 370 | 301 | 106 | 444 | 367 | 2778 | 5,336 |
Red | 108 | 65.5 | 312 | 465 | 88 | 304 | 311 | 250 | 230 | 138 | 460 | 2558 | 342 | 314 | 95 | 439 | 370 | 301 | 106 | 444 | 367 | 2778 | 5,336 |
Red/White/Blue Combo | 105 | 64.0 | 312 | 345 | 104 | 304 | 311 | 250 | 230 | 173 | 375 | 2404 | 342 | 314 | 115 | 360 | 370 | 301 | 120 | 330 | 367 | 2619 | 5,023 |
Red/White/Blue Combo | 115 | 68.3 | 316 | 345 | 105 | 297 | 311 | 242 | 230 | 173 | 375 | 2394 | 340 | 309 | 113 | 360 | 369 | 304 | 120 | 330 | 363 | 2608 | 5,002 |
Red/White Combo | 101 | 62.5 | 312 | 345 | 88 | 304 | 265 | 250 | 230 | 110 | 460 | 2364 | 280 | 250 | 95 | 439 | 250 | 301 | 106 | 330 | 250 | 2301 | 4,665 |
Red/White Combo | 111 | 66.4 | 316 | 345 | 89 | 297 | 265 | 242 | 228 | 110 | 457 | 2349 | 280 | 250 | 97 | 439 | 250 | 304 | 105 | 330 | 250 | 2305 | 4,654 |
White | 107 | 64.3 | 250 | 345 | 85 | 240 | 265 | 235 | 220 | 110 | 375 | 2125 | 280 | 250 | 90 | 360 | 250 | 240 | 100 | 330 | 250 | 2150 | 4,275 |
White | 97 | 60.7 | 250 | 345 | 85 | 240 | 265 | 235 | 220 | 110 | 375 | 2125 | 280 | 250 | 90 | 360 | 250 | 240 | 100 | 330 | 250 | 2150 | 4,275 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course offers 16 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 6,731 | 127 | 72.1 | 0-5 |
Gold | 6,174 | 120 | 69.5 | 12-22 |
Gold/Blue Combo | 5,940 | 117 | 68.4 | 12-22 |
Modified (Gold/Blue) | 5,914 | 116 | 68.3 | 12-22 |
Blue | 5,719 | 113 | 67.5 | 12-22 |
Blue | 5,705 | 124 | 72.4 | 12-22 |
Red/Blue COMBO | 5,516 | 122 | 71.2 | 20-30 |
Blue/Red Combo | 5,503 | 110 | 66.4 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,336 | 120 | 70.2 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,336 | 108 | 65.5 | 20-30 |
Red/White/Blue Combo | 5,023 | 105 | 64.0 | 20-30 |
Red/White/Blue Combo | 5,002 | 115 | 68.3 | 20-30 |
Red/White Combo | 4,665 | 101 | 62.5 | 25+ |
Red/White Combo | 4,654 | 111 | 66.4 | 25+ |
White | 4,275 | 107 | 64.3 | 25+ |
White | 4,275 | 97 | 60.7 | 25+ |
Amenities at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is a public golf course located in Palm Desert, CA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course have?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
From the Red/White/Blue Combo tees, Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course plays to 5,023 yards (par 72). The course offers 16 tee sets ranging from 4,275 to 6,731 yards.
What is the slope rating at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
The Black tees at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course have a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.1. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course. You can also visit their website directly at https://www.mountainvistagolfclub.com/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course offer?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course offers a pro shop.
Where is Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course located?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is located in Palm Desert, CA.
What is the difficulty level at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 127. It plays harder than 24% of golf courses in California. The average slope rating in California is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course offers 16 tee sets. Black tees (6,731 yards, slope 127) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. White tees (4,275 yards, slope 97) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
Beginners at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course should play the White tees, which play 4,275 yards with a slope of 97. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Red tees (slope 120, rating 70.2) at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 86. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course?expand_more
A typical round at Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.