Eleven holes in the Coachella Valley heat. Mountain Vista's Santa Rosa layout plays longer than most desert tracks, and the sun doesn't care about your cardio. Walking is allowed but rarely encouraged. The terrain stays manageable if you time it right. Early morning or late afternoon, when the desert cools and the shadows stretch across the fairways. Midday in July? Bring a cart and your dignity. Semi-private means tee times exist for those who ask. The walk itself won't break you. The climate might.
