Private Clubs & Country Clubs in Palm Desert

Avondale Golf Club is a private 18-hole golf community situated in the heart of Palm Desert, California. Designed by golf professional and course architect Jimmy Hines, the par-72 layout stretches 6,782 yards with a slope rating of 130, culminating in a signature 18th hole featuring a dramatic water hazard and demanding green complex.

Big Horn Golf Club is an exclusive private retreat in Palm Desert, California, featuring two 36-hole Arthur Hills-designed courses set against the dramatic backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The Mountains and Canyons courses offer distinctly challenging layouts with elevated tees, strategic bunkering, and water hazards, and the club gained national recognition as the host of the 2005 PGA Skins Game. A luxury clubhouse with fine dining rounds out the experience at one of the Coachella Valley's premier private golf destinations.

Chaparral Country Club is a private 18-hole course situated in Palm Desert, California, designed by acclaimed water feature architect Ted Robinson Sr. amid the striking desert terrain of the Coachella Valley. At par 60 and roughly 3,800 yards, the layout emphasizes precision and shot placement, complemented by signature water hazards and panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Desert Falls Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course established in the mid-1980s in Palm Desert, California, at the heart of the Coachella Valley's renowned golf corridor. Designed by Ron Fream, the par-72 layout stretches 7,006 yards and incorporates 35 acres of lakes alongside natural desert terrain, producing a demanding course with a slope rating of 134.

Indian Ridge Country Club is a private gated golf community in Palm Desert, California, featuring 36 holes of championship golf designed by Arnold Palmer. The club's two courses, the Arroyo Course and the Grove Course, offer contrasting but equally demanding desert layouts, with the Arroyo Course known for its dramatic sand trap formations, rock outcroppings, and water hazards set against the Coachella Valley landscape.

Ironwood Country Club is a private 36-hole golf community in Palm Desert, California, set against the scenic backdrop of the Coachella Valley. Both courses were originally designed by renowned architect Desmond Muirhead, with the more challenging South Course undergoing a significant renovation by John Fought Design in 2004. The club's layout weaves through natural desert terrain and water features, offering mountain views across two par-72 championship courses.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California is a resort golf destination featuring two 36-hole courses designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in 1987. The Palm and Valley courses are known for their signature water features and Robinson's characteristic "water shots," which blend visual drama with strategic challenge across the Coachella Valley landscape.

Marrakesh Country Club is a private 18-hole club in Palm Desert, California, distinguished by its striking Moroccan-influenced design and Hollywood Regency aesthetic dating to 1967. Ted Robinson Sr. designed the course, while visionary architect John Elgin Woolf shaped the community's signature style, including 14 pools and spas and lush, mature landscaping that reflect the golden age of desert resort living.

Monterey Country Club is a private 27-hole golf community in Palm Desert, California, established in 1979 and set against the scenic backdrop of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. Designed by Ted Robinson, the course is laid out across three nine-hole loops characterized by strategic water hazards and large, undulating greens. The club is known for its well-maintained conditions and welcoming atmosphere within one of the Coachella Valley's established residential communities.

Oasis Country Club is a semi-private golf and country club situated in Palm Desert, California, offering an 18-hole executive course designed by Ted Robinson. The Ted Robinson layout stretches 3,587 yards and is distinguished by water hazards that come into play on 14 holes, demanding precision throughout the round.

Palm Valley Country Club is a Coachella Valley golf destination situated in Palm Desert, California, offering two distinct Ted Robinson-designed courses. The Championship Course stretches to 6,749 yards with a slope rating of 130, while the shorter Challenge Course provides a contrasting par-63 layout, making the club a versatile option for desert golf.

Portola Country Club is a private 18-hole desert retreat situated in Palm Desert, California's Coachella Valley, founded in 1967. Designed by David Rainville, the par-72 course stretches 6,371 yards and incorporates six lakes alongside striking mountain views and native desert landscaping. Well-maintained greens and a challenging layout have made Portola a consistent fixture in the region's private club scene for decades.

Stone Eagle Golf Club is a private desert golf club in Palm Desert, California, set dramatically into a rugged hillside with sweeping panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. The 18-hole, par-71 layout was designed by Tom Doak, whose minimalist architectural philosophy shapes the course's natural integration with the challenging desert terrain.

The Lakes Country Club is a private 27-hole golf community in Palm Desert, California, designed by noted water-feature specialist Ted Robinson and established in the early 1980s. The club's three interconnected nine-hole courses — each playing to a par of 72 in various combinations — are distinguished by water hazards on virtually every hole, a hallmark of Robinson's signature style. A 2011 renovation by Pascuzzo & Pate Golf Design refreshed the layout, which is complemented by tennis, fitness, and dining facilities.

Woodhaven Country Club is a private 18-hole desert course established in Palm Desert, California, within the golf-rich Coachella Valley. Designed by Harold Heers and Harold Heers Jr., the par-70 layout incorporates strategic water hazards and native desert vegetation to create a challenging yet scenic experience.