CENTRAL VALLEY
Indian Wells / Palm Desert / Rancho Mirage / Sun City / Thousand Palms
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1. AVONDALE GOLF CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Jimmy Hines
Year Established: 1969
Description: Desert course with treelined fairways and two large lakes. Scenic mountain views surround 80 acres of golf course and clubhouse - no homes on or around it.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6782/6400/5781/5501
Membership Fees/Dues: $22,500 initiation, $485 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests with member or sponsored by a member. Cart required
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive, east to EI Dorado Drive, left to gate.
Phone: (760) 345-3712; 75-800 Avondale Drive, Palm Desert
2. BIGHORN GOLF CLUB
PRIVATE 36 holes
Architect: Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio
Year Established: 1991, 1998
Description: Dramatic desert course carved into the Santa Rosa Mountains (with elevation changes of up to 400 feet). Course provides spectacular views of the mountains and the Coachella Valley.
Course Statistics: The Mountains Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6871/6515/6176/ 5743/4978
Course Statistics: The Canyons Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 7049/6648/6235/ 5764/5012
Membership Fees/Dues: $325,000 initiation, $17,500 annually
Playing Policy: Guest with members. Limited sponsored. Open tee times.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive, right on Monterey which becomes Highway 74. Or south on Highway 111 to Monterey and turn right. Located at the top of the hill, approximately 2.5 miles from Highway 111.
Phone: (706) 341-4653; 255 Palowet Drive, Palm Desert
3. CHAPARRAL COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1979
Description: Known as the "Little Monster," this tough executive course is well bunkered with water on 13 holes. It's a shot-maker's course.
Course Statistics: Par: 60, Yardage: 3916/3664/3269/3103
Membership Fees/Dues: $7,500 initiation, $1,350 annually
Playing Policy: Guests with members and sponsored by a member. Cart required. Tee times one day in advance.
Directions: South on Bob Hope Drive, east on Country Club Drive, to Portola, south on Portola to guard gate. Phone: (760) 340-1501; 100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert
4. DESERT FALLS COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Ronald Fream
Year Established: 1984
Description: This course is long, and one of the few desert courses with a Scottish-style layout. The greens are Tiff Dwarf Bermuda, and very large.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 7084/6702/6230/ 5792/5298
Greens Fees: Winter $150 plus, Summer $35 - $49
Membership Fees/Dues: $17,000 initation, $4,740 annually
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Cart required. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south on Bob Hope to Country Club, east on Country Club to gate on north side of street.
Phone: (760) 340-4653; 1111 Desert Falls Parkway, Palm Desert
5. DESERT HORIZONS COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1980
Description: Championship course with more sand than Iwo Jima and lots of water. Very challenging. Beware of the ninth hole, a par-3, 206-yard brute that demands a 180-yard carryover water to a three-tiered, hourglass green.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6609/6153/5792/545
Membership Fees/Dues: $25,000 initiation, $795 annually
Playing Policy: Sponsored guests Monday through Thursday after noon. Guests with members after 11 a.m. Cart required.
Directions: Highway 111 east past Cook Street to entrance on left.
Phone: (760) 340-4651; 44-900 Desert Horizons Drive, Indian Wells
6. DESERT ISLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Desmond Muirhead
Year Established: 1971
Description: Well-maintained course set around an enormous lake with an island in the middle featuring condominiums. Challenging with narrow fairways and numerous bunkers surrounding the greens.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6686/6310/5705/5604
Membership Fees/Dues: $25,000 initiation, $485 monthly
Playing Policy: Member with guests. Sponsored after 1 p.m. Cart required. Tee times one day in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Frank Sinatra Drive, west to guard gate.
Phone: (760) 328-0841; 71-777 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage
7. DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
PUBLIC 36 holes
Architect: Michael Hurdzan/Dana Fry/John Cook
Year Established: 1997/1998 Description: This beautiful course rewards those who stay in the fairway. If you miss, you're liable to find yourself in the most common obstacle found in the desert, sand. With five sets of tees, there's plenty of room for golfers of all levels.
Course Statistics: Firecliff Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 7056/6676/6173/ 5642/5079
Course Statistics: Mountain View Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6913/6470/6097/ 5573/5040
Greens Fees: Winter $150 plus, Summer $50 - $74
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Tee times seven days in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to 1-10 east to Cook Street exit. South to Country Club Drive, right to entrance on right opposite Marriott's Desert Springs Resort.
Phone: (760) 346-7060; 38-955 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert
8. ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Larry Hughes, redesigned by Ault Clark in 1992
Year Established: 1957
Description: Mature course that is fairly level with out-of-bounds on every hole. One of the oldest courses in Palm Springs.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6808/6346/5856/5330
Membership Fees/Dues: $130,000 initiation, $14,000 annually
Playing Policy: Guests with members before 9 a.m. and after 11 a.m. Sponsored guests limited to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after noon.
Directions: Highway 111 to Indian Wells, south on Eldorado, right on Fairway to entrance.
Phone: (760) 346-8081; 46-000 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells
9. EMERALD DESERT COUNTRY CLUB
PUBLIC 9 hole par 3
Architect: J. Laier
Year Established: 1990
Description: This course features six lakes, bent-grass greens protected by numerous sand traps and narrow fairways. The par-4, 263-yard sixth hole demands good shot placement.
Course Statistics: Par: 28, Yardage: 1310/1162
Greens fees: Winter $49 or less, Summer $24 or less
Playing Policy: No cart required. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: Take Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Frank Sinatra Drive, east on Frank Sinatra to club entrance on left at Eldorado.
Phone: (760) 345-4770, x3331; 76-000 Frank Sinatra, Palm Desert
10. THE GOLF CENTER AT PALM DESERT
PUBLIC 9 hole par 3
Architect: David Pfaff
Year Established: 1991
Description: This course is suited for juniors and senior players. A perfect place for beginners to learn.
Course Statistics: Par: 27, Yardage: 1056/875
Greens Fees: Winter $49 or less, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $0 initiation, $800 annually
Playing Policy: Open to the public. Tee times two days in advance. Walking hours anytime.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, South to Country Club Drive, east to Cook Street, south to Sheryl Drive, right to entrance.
Phone: (760) 779-1877; 74-945 Sheryl Drive, Palm Desert
11. THE GOLF RESORT AT INDIAN WELLS
RESORT/PUBLIC 36 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1986
Description: Both courses were designed by Ted Robinson and feature beautiful greens, rolling fairways, and a natural desert setting. There are parallel fairways.
Course Statistics: East Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6681/6232/5516
Course Statistics: West Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6500/6157/5408
Greens Fees: Winter $100 - $149, Summer $35 - $49
Playing Policy: Both courses available to the public. Hotel guests have priority. Tee times 14 days in advance. Hotel guests 60 days in advance. Cart required.
Directions: 1-10 East to Cook Street exit, south on Cook Street. North on Highway 111 to Indian Wells Lane. Phone: (760) 346-4653; 44-500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells
www.golfresortatindianwells.com
12. INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 36 holes
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Year Established: 1993, final nine holes of Arroyo opened 1999
Description: Both designs by Palmer are geared towards strategy. With wellplaced bunkers and effective water usage, you'll have to think your way around. Large undulating greens and wide contoured fairways.
Course Statistics: Grove Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 7070/6735/6410/ 6030/5485/4923
Course Statistics: Arroyo Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6915/6671/6289/ 5914/5453/5146
Membership Fees/Dues: $52,000 initiation, $750 monthly
Playing Policy: Guest with members. Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive, head east to entrance on right opposite Palm Valley Country Club.
Phone: (760) 772-7222; 76-375 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
13. INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 36 holes
Architect: Harry Rainville original 27 holes/Ted Robinson fourth nine.
Year Established: 1956/2001
Description: The Classic Course has many large trees, some elevated greens, moderate amounts of water and bunkers. The Cove Course is rolling and open with wide fairways and large greens. It also has four doglegs and water on three holes.
Course Statistics: Classic Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6478/6095/5665
Course Statistics: Cove Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6558/6229/5658
Greens Fees: Winter $150 plus, Summer $35 - $49
Membership Fees/Dues: $38,500 initiation, $555 monthly
Playing Policy: Members with guest, limited reciprocal and sponsored.
Directions: East on Highway 111 past Cook Street, Entrance on the right.
Phone: (760) 345-2561; 46-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells
14. IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 36 holes
Architect: Desmond Muirhead, Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1973, 1977
Description: Situated above the desert floor, the South Course is scenic, long and winds through the desert with several tough holes from the back tees. Rated among the state’s toughest. North Course is also very scenic with water hazards and fairways lined with condos and homes but not as tough as South Course.
Course Statistics: South Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 7236/6782/6444/5793
Course Statistics: North Course - Par: 70, Yardage 5989/5638/5251
Membership Fees/Dues: $50,000 initiation, $675 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests with members and sponsored by members. Members only until 10 a.m. Cart required. Tee times two days in advance for sponsored guests.
Directions: Highway 111 east to Palm Desert, past Highway 74 to Portola. South on Portola to guard gate on left.
Phone: (760) 346-7811; 49-200 Mariposa, Palm Desert
15. IVEY RANCH COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 9 holes
Architect: Billy Bell Jr.
Year Established: 1982
Description: Well-maintained course with bent-grass greens, strategically placed trees, and fairly narrow fairways. A regulation nine-hole course, with doglegs and out-of-bounds on several holes.
Course Statistics: Par: 70, Yardage: 2633/2473/2322
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - $74, Summer $25 - $34
Membership Fees/Dues: $2,500 initiation, $2,200 annually
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Carts required. Tee times seven days in advance.
Directions: 1-10 east to Monterey Avenue exit, east to Varner Road. Turn north and take the frontage road 1.5 miles to the club.
Phone: (760) 343-2013; 74-580 Varner Road, Thousand Palms
16. THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 27 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1982
Description: These beautiful courses have water on 23 of the 27 holes. Rolling terrain and well-bunkered greens make this a test for the average golfer.
Course Statistics: South/North nines Par: 72, Yardage: 6700/6283/5703/5378
Course Statistics: North/East nines Par: 72, Yardage: 6420/6027/5391/5029
Course Statistics: East/South nines Par: 72, Yardage: 6630/6220/5688/4996
Membership Fees/Dues: $0 initiation, $3,180 annually (homeowners only)
Playing Policy: Guest with member, sponsored and tenants of members. Cart required.
Directions: Take Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, Bob Hope Drive to Country Club Drive, east on Country Club Drive.
Phone: (760) 568-4321, x134; 161 Old Ranch Road, Palm Desert
17. MARRAKESH COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 18 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1967
Description: Hilly course with mountain views located in a community of homes. Course is well bunkered, has four lakes and many trees. It plays much tougher than it looks. Longest of the six par 4s is 304 yards.
Course Statistics: Par: 60, Yardage: 3614/3497/3220
Greens Fees: Winter $100 - $149, Summer $35 - $49
Membership Fees/Dues: $12,500 initiation, $2,100 annually
Playing Policy: Reciprocal and sponsored guests. Members walk anytime. Carts required if not with member. Tee times one day in advance.
Directions: Highway 111 or Country Club Drive to Portola. South to gate.
Phone: (760) 568-2660; 47-000 Marrakesh Drive, Palm Desert
18. DESERT SPRINGS, A J.W. MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
RESORT/PUBLIC 36 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1988
Description: Both the Palms and the Valley courses are well maintained and fairly level. Players have ample room for error off the tee. Bunkers, lakes and palm trees await those who stray too far outside the generous fairways.
Course Statistics: Palms Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6761/6381/6143/5492
Course Statistics: Valley Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6627/6323/6023/5262
Greens Fees: Winter $150 plus, Summer $50 - $74
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Hotel guests have priority. Carts required. Tee times three days in advance, hotel guests 60 days in advance.
Directions: Take Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. South to Country Club Drive. East on Country Club to the resort.
Phone: (760) 341-1756; 74-855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert
19. MARIOTT’S SHADOW RIDGE RESORT
RESORT/PUBLIC 18 holes
Architect: Nick Faldo
Year Established: 2000
Description: A scenic desert course with large greens and bunkers. Changes in elevation and waste areas add to the challenge.
Course Statistics: Par: 71, Yardage: 7006/6621/6204/5158
Greens Fees: Winter $150 plus, Summer $25 - $34
Playing Policy: Open to the public. Tee times 30 days in advance with credit card.
Directions: Ramon Road east to Bob Hope Drive, south to Gerald Ford Drive, east to Monterey Avenue, right to entrance on left.
Phone: (760) 674-2700; 9002 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert
www.golfshadowridge.com
20. MISSION HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 54 holes
Architect: Pete Dye, Desmond Muirhead, Ed Seay/Arnold Palmer
Year Established: 1988, 1966, 1973
Description: The Arnold Palmer Course was designed by Palmer along with Ed Seay. A links-style layout that's relatively flat, heavily bunkered and features Tiff Dwarf greens. Pete Dye Challenge Course is a stadium-type course with rolling hills and deep bunkers. Dinah Shore Tournament Course has rolling terrain, mature trees, and undulating Bermuda greens.
Course Statistics: Pete Dye Challenge - Par: 72, Yardage: 6919/6582/6065/ 5543/5079
Playing Policy: Members with guests and sponsored after 10 a.m. October 1st to May 1st. Reciprocal from May 1st to September 30th. Cart required.
Course Statistics: Dinah Shore Tournament Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 7221/6906/6286/5684
Playing Policy: Members with guest. Cart required. Tee times two days in advance.
Course Statistics: Palmer Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6743/6171/5497
Playing Policy: Members with guests and sponsored. October 1st to May 1st sponsored permitted after 10 a.m. Reciprocal from May 1st to September 30th. Cart required.
Membership Fees/Dues: $55,000 annually, $577 monthly
Directions: East on Ramon Road to Date Palm, south to Dinah Shore Drive and east to gate.
Phone: (760) 324-7336; 34-600 Mission Hills Drive, Rancho Mirage
21. MISSION HILLS NORTH
RESORT/PUBLIC 18 holes
Architect: Gary Player
Year Established: 1991
Description: There is impressive landscaping throughout the course, with rolling fairways. It has a fair share of sand bunkers and lakes.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 7062/6643/6044/4907
Greens Fees: Winter $100 - $149, Summer $50 - $74
Playing Policy: Open to the public. Cart required. Tee times 90 days in advance with credit card.
Directions: East on Ramon Road approximately five miles to entrance.
Phone: (760) 770-9496; 70-705 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage
www.troongolf.com
22. MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 27 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1979
Description: This tight, target course has strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. The narrow fairways are lined with condos on either side.
Course Statistics: East/West nines Par: 71, Yardage: 6108/5790/5264
Course Statistics: West/South nines Par: 72, Yardage: 6185/5898/5417
Course Statistics: East/South nines Par: 71, Yardage: 6005/5720/5698/5231
Membership Fees/Dues: $7,000 initiation, $435 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests with members only. Carts required.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive. East to Monterey. South on Monterey. Guard gate on left.
Phone: (760) 346-1115; 41-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert
23. THE CLUB AT MORNINGSIDE
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
Year Established: 1981
Description: Jack Nicklaus designed this links-style course. Contoured fairways, deep bunkers, and water make this a challenge from start to finish.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6773/6404/6200/ 5618/5448
Membership Fees/Dues: $100,000 initiation, $1,000 monthly
Playing Policy: Members and guests only. Cart required.
Directions: Highway 111 to Frank Sinatra Drive, right on Morningside. Or 1-10 to Bob Hope Drive, right on Frank Sinatra Drive, left on Morningside Drive.
Phone: (760) 321-1555; 39-033 Morningside Drive, Rancho Mirage
24. MOUNTAIN VISTA GOLF CLUB AT SUN CITY PALM DESERT
SEMIPRIVATE 36 holes
Architect: Billy Casper/Greg Nash
Year Established: Santa Rosa 1992, San Gorgonio 1999/2001
Description: Spacious, mostly flat course featuring large greens and few elevation changes. Most holes bordered by homes. Water comes into play on 11 holes, notably the 451-yard, par-4 18th, which usually plays into the wind.
Course Statistics: Santa Rosa Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6720/6162/5305
Course Statistics: San Gorgonio Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6669/6202/5635/5053
Greens Fees: Winter $75 - $99, Summer $25 - $34
Membership Fees/Dues: $0 initiation, $3,840 annually for 150 rounds
Playing Policy: Limited availability to the public. Tee times 30 days in advance.
Greens Fees: Winter $75 - $99, Summer $25 - $34
Directions: 1-10 East to Washington Street, north to entrance on right.
Phone: (760) 200-2200; 38-256 Del Webb Boulevard, Palm Desert
25. OASIS COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: David Rainville
Year Established: 1985
Description: This is a fun and challenging executive course with some of the finest greens found in the desert. There are 22 lakes guarding six par 4s and 12 par 3s.
Course Statistics: Par: 60, Yardage: 3489/3118/2728
Greens Fees: Winter $49 or less, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $2,200 initiation, $2,700 annually
Playing Policy: Available to the public. No cart required. Walking allowed anytime. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: 1-10 East to Washington Drive, south on Washington to Hovley Lane. West to club entrance on left.
Phone: (760) 345-2715; 42-300 Casbah Way, Palm Desert
26. PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 27 holes
Architect: Billy Bell Sr.
Year Established: 1958
Description: Mature courses designed by Billy Bell Sr. with wide, tree-lined fairways that are well laid out and challenging. Recent bunker, tree and flowerbed additions have boosted the ratings.
Course Statistics: Regulation Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6643/6370/5843
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - $74, Summer $25 - $34
Course Statistics: Executive Course Par: 60, Yardage: 1635/1539
Greens Fees: Winter $49 or less, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $$2,200 initiation, $3,900
Playing Policy: Open to the public. Cart required on Regulation Course. Walking allowed anytime on the Executive Course. Tee times seven days in advance.
Directions: 1-10 to Washington Street, south to Avenue of the States. West one mile to clubhouse.
Phone: (760) 345-2525; 77-200 California Drive, Palm Desert
27. PALM DESERT GREENS GOLF
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Unknown
Year Established: 1972
Description: This is a great example of an executive course in a mobile home park. Rolling fairways with good bunkering. The Bermuda greens are exceptional and large.
Course Statistics: Par: 63, Yardage: 4079/3681
Membership Fees/Dues: Included in residential fees.
Playing Policy: Guest must play with member. Walking allowed anytime.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive. East to gate on left.
Phone: (760) 346-2941; 73-750 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
28. PALM DESERT RESORT COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Joe Mullenaux
Year Established: 1980
Description: This course has wide fairways, bent-grass greens and nine lakes that come into play. It's well bunkered and in excellent condition.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6616/6343/5978/5462
Greens Fees: Winter $75 - $99, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $2,500 initiation, $4,056 annually
Playing Policy: Open to the public. Carts required. Tee times five days in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive, south to Country Club Drive, east on Country Club.
Phone: (760) 345-2781; 77-333 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
29. PALM VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 36 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1984
Description: Championship Course has surprising undulation for a desert course and offers panoramic views. The Challenge Course is a difficult, short course with water hazards that come into play on 15 holes.
Course Statistics: Challenge Course - Par: 63, Yardage: 4232/3909/3433
Course Statistics: Championship Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6545/6191/5724/5295
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - $74, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $20,000 initiation, $489 monthly
Playing Policy: Sponsored guests and reciprocal. Tee times five days in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. North to Country Club Drive. East to entrance on left.
Phone: (760) 345-2742; 76-200 Country Club, Palm Desert
30. PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Description: Situated on 27 acres in a mobile home park, this par-3 course is somewhat rolling with many lakes and water hazards.
Course Statistics: Par: 54, Yardage: 2124/1913
Membership Fees/Dues: Included in residential fees.
Playing Policy: Guest must play with member. Cart not required. Walking anytime. Open tee times.
Directions: East on Country Club Drive to Portola. South on Portola to entrance. Or east on Highway III to Portola. North to entrance.
Phone: (760) 568-1592; 42-500 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert
31. MARRIOTT’S RANCHO LAS PALMAS COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL/RESORT 27 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1977 Description: The North nine is the longest and has the most hills. The South nine is the narrowest and threads through condominiums. The West nine is the shortest and most scenic, also with the most water.
Course Statistics: West/North nines - Par: 71, Yardage: 6113/5677/5290
Course Statistics: North/South nines - Par: 71, Yardage: 6025/5662/5300
Course Statistics: West/South nines - Par: 70, Yardage: 6128/5725/5256
Greens Fees: Winter $100 - $149, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $0 initiation, $4,320 annually
Playing Policy: Reciprocal and Marriott Resort guests. Cart required. Tee times seven days in advance.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. Turn south to the guard gate next to Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort.
Phone: (760) 862-4551; 42-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
32. RANCHO MIRAGE COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Harold Heers
Year Established: 1984
Description: This gently rolling course has narrow fairways and small greens. It's a good test for both advanced and beginning golfers.
Course Statistics: Men's Par: 70, Women's Par: 72 Yardage: 6111/5823/5309
Greens Fees: Winter $75 - $99, Summer $25 - $34
Membership Fees/Dues: $7,500 initiation, $3,600 annually
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Cart required. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: East on Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. South to entrance on left.
Phone: (760) 324-4711; 38-500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
33. THE RESERVE
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish
Year Established: 1999
Description: Built up against the mountains, the course features elevation subtle to the eye, but dramatic in the way you play. The slight elevations find newcomers underclubbing.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 7034/6556/5946/5380
Membership Fees/Dues: $250,000 initiation, $19,000 annually
Playing Policy: Guests with members only.
Directions: Highway 111 to Portola Avenue. South for approximately one mile to entrance on left. Just beyond the entrance to the Living Desert.
Phone: (760) 837-4840; 74-001 Reserve Drive, Indian Wells
34. SANTA ROSA COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 18 holes
Architect: Leonard Gerkins
Year Established: 1978
Description: This desert course has tree-lined fairways and two large lakes. It's challenging, and a rarity in the desert. It consists of 80 acres, and no homes are built on or around it.
Course Statistics: Par: 70, Yardage: 5568/5271/4750
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - $74, Summer $25 - $34
Membership Fees/Dues: $1,500 initiation, $2,940 annually
Playing Policy: Reciprocal play is allowed, as are sponsored guests. Guests must take a cart. Walking is permitted for members only. Tee times two days in advance.
Directions: East on Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. South to Frank Sinatra Drive. East to Portola Drive. South to Entrance.
Phone: (760) 568-5717; 38-105 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert
35. SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Gene Sarazen
Year Established: 1959
Description: This course is well bunkered, with some water and lots of palm trees. The 402-yard 17th hole winds slightly uphill through beautiful rock gardens. This facility offers a clubhouse, driving range, putting area, club rental, and food and beverages.
Course Statistics: Par: 70, Yardage: 5393/5154
Membership Fees/Dues: $1,500 initiation, $298 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests with members only.
Directions: East on Highway 111 to San Luis Rey. South to dead end.
Phone: (760) 346-8242; 45-700 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
36. THE SPRINGS CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Desmond Muirhead
Year established: 1974
Description: Water comes into play on 11 holes. The greens are well-bunkered and undulating. The tree-lined fairways are well maintained.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6637/6279/5889/5614
Membership Fees/Dues: $20,000 initiation, $735 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests with members only. Cart required.
Directions: East on Highway III to Bob Hope Drive. North past Country Club Drive to guard gate on left. Phone: (760) 328-0590; 1 Duke Drive, Rancho Mirage
37. SUNCREST COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 9 holes
Architect: Richard Watson
Year Established: 1980
Description: This is a longer than average executive course, including one par 5. There are bunkers around the greens, but few in the fairways. Two holes with water.
Course Statistics: Par: 66, Yardage: 2473/2250
Greens Fees: Winter $49 or less, Summer $24 or less
Membership Fees/Dues: $1,505 annually for residents.
Playing Policy: Open to the public. No cart required. Walking hours anytime. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: Take Ramon Road east to Bob Hope Drive. South to Country Club Drive. East to gate on left.
Phone: (760) 340-2467; 73-450 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
38. SUNRISE COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE/RECIPROCAL 18 holes
Architect: Ted Robinson
Year Established: 1974
Description: This is a mature, 18-hole executive course with water and lots of sand. If you drive the ball 180 to 190 yards and want to use every club in your bag, this is the course for you.
Course Statistics: Par: 64, Yardage: 3837
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - 74, Summer $35 - 49
Membership Fees/Dues: $5,000 initiation, $127 monthly
Playing Policy: Guests may play with members. Sponsored and reciprocal players are accepted when play permits, but these players are required to use carts. Walking is permitted anytime for members and guests playing with members. Tee times three days in advance.
Directions: East on Highway III to Country Club Drive. East to entrance on right.
Phone: (760) 328-1139; 71-601 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage
39. TAMARISK COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Billy Bell Sr./remodeled in 1987 by Ron Fream
Year Established: 1952
Description: The greens on this course have subtle breaks that make putting a challenge. It is fairly flat, but a mature course with lots of trees.
Course Statistics: Par: 72, Yardage: 6881/6555/6219/5940
Membership Fees/Dues: $75,000 initiation, $10,920 annually
Playing Policy: Members and guests only. Sponsored guests allowed April 12 through January 31. Cart required.
Directions: East on Highway 111 to Frank Sinatra Drive. Left to entrance.
Phone: 328-2141, x164; 70-240 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage
40. THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Description: This is one of the first and most exclusive courses in the desert. Water, bunkers, and palm trees make this mostly flat, narrow course an interesting challenge.
Course Statistics: Men's Par: 71, Women's Par: 72 Yardage: 6460/6179/5854
Membership Fees/Dues: $100,000 initiation, $12,500 annually
Playing Policy: Guests with members and sponsored. Cart required.
Directions: East on Highway 111 to Country Club Drive. Left to club entrance.
Phone: (760) 770-6199; 70-612 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
41. TRI-PALMS ESTATES COUNTRY CLUB
PRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Wesley Hylen
Year Established: 1970
Description: This course has water on most of the holes, and moderately wide fairways.
Course Statistics: Men's Par: 70, Women's Par: 72 Yardage: 5465/ 5346
Membership Fees/Dues: Included in residential fees.
Playing Policy: Members and sponsored guests. No cart required. Walking hours anytime. Tee times on a first come, first-served basis.
Directions: 1-10 East to Ramon Road exit. North 1.5 miles to Desert Moon Drive. South to course.
Phone: (760) 343-3669; 32-700 Desert Moon, Thousand Palms
42. THE VINTAGE CLUB
PRIVATE 36 holes
Architect: Tom and George Fazio
Year Established: 1981, 1984
Description: The Desert Course is short but deceptive, requiring precise shotmaking to the very small greens. The Mountain Course is a wide-open, easy driving course with a British accent.
Course Statistics: The Desert Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6301/5892/5664/4770
Course Statistics: Mountain Course - Par: 72, Yardage: 6830/6422/6045/ 5663/5166
Membership Fees/Dues: $300,000 initiation, $21,000 annually
Playing Policy: Guests with members only. Cart required. Caddies available. Walking anytime with caddy. No tee times required.
Directions: East on Highway III to Cook Street. South to dead end and guard gate.
Phone: (760) 862-2076; 75-001 Vintage Drive West, Indian Wells
43. PETE DYE AT WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT
RESORT/PUBLIC 18 holes
Architect: Pete Dye/David Pfaff
Year Established: 1987
Description: This course is a links-style layout with rolling fairways and large, undulating greens. There are also numerous pot bunkers and railroad ties.
Course Statistics: Par: 70, Yardage: 6706/6158/5587/4841
Greens Fee: Winter $100 - $149, Summer $50 - $74
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Cart required. Tee times 90 days in advance with credit card.
Directions: Ramon Road to Bob Hope Drive. South to Dinah Shore Drive. West on Dinah Shore Drive to entrance. Clubhouse is behind hotel.
Phone: (760) 328-3198
71-501 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
www.troongolf.com
44. WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB
SEMIPRIVATE 18 holes
Architect: Harold Heers Sr.
Year Established: 1983
Description: This is a challenging course that offers narrow fairways, trees, bunkers, small greens, and some water. It is set among a perimeter of condominiums.
Course Statistics: Par: 70, Yardage: 5794/5254
Membership Fees/Dues: $3,000/$4,200 resident; $3,000/$5,340 non-resident
Greens Fees: Winter $50 - $74, Summer $25 - $34
Playing Policy: Available to the public. Cart required. Tee times seven days in advance.
Directions: 1-10 East to Washington Street. South to Wood haven Drive East.
Phone: (760) 345-7513; 41-555 Wood haven Drive East, Palm Desert
Source for course descriptions: Foghorn Outdoors
California Golf (Avalon Travel Publishing)
Printed in Desert Magazine, February 2004
