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Palm Desert Golf Course Communities, Subdivisions & Country Clubs

Palm Springs Communities:
Golf Course Communities
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Sun City Palm Desert (55+)
Ironwood Country Club
Indian Ridge Country Club
Monterey Country Club
Palm Desert Country Club
Palm Desert Quick Facts:
No. of Homes (est.): 37,000+/-
Average Temp: 75°F (23.9°C)
Number of Parks: 14
Number of Golf Courses: 30+/-
Medium Age (est.): 53.0
Average Income (est.): $53,456
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Palm Desert is one of the most prolific golf communities in the world. This beautiful city is nestled in a central location within the Coachella Valley that borders Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, La Quinta and Indian Wells. As a well-known designation for golf tourists, golf tournaments and golf enthusiast, Palm Desert is truly a golfer’s dream location. Palm Desert has some of the best options for homes in gated golf course communities in the Desert with great options for most price ranges from the affordable to the ultra-high-end luxury. If you are interested in finding the perfect home in a golf course community Palm Desert provides a central location conveniently close to shopping, parks, schools, colleges and restaurants.

Avondale Country Club

Price Range: $450,000 –  $1,600,000+


Bighorn Golf Club

Price Range: $1,565,000 – $39,500,000 
Bighorn Golf Club is located on a breathtaking drive through sun-kissed canyons of the Palms to Pines Highway. The undulating rock formations leads to this exclusive desert retreat that is unlike any other. This private escape is home to some of the finest architecture and elaborate houses in the Desert.

As one of the newest and most prestigious country clubs in the entire Valley, Bighorn is made up of luxury properties with stunning views from every home.  Bighorn offers two 18-hole championship golf courses. These very high-end and luxurious homes are large and customized. Most of the homes offer  wide-open spaces, with a Spanish theme in many of the homes.  This very private neighborhood has some of the Palm Desert’s most expensive real estate with individual luxury homes starting at $1.5 million and heading upwards of $7 million and even one record setting home listed for over $39M. The country club includes a clubhouse, pool, dining, business center, and more.

Here are just a few of the amenities offered at Bighorn:

  • 24-hour guard gated community with community patrol
  • Salon
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pro Tennis courts, with lessons available
  • Fitness classes
  • Huge 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with 5-star restaurants
  • Restaurant service at the pool, with poolside dining
  • Grill, deli and coffee house
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Children’s park
  • Dog Park

Bighorn is only about five minutes from the world-class shopping and dining on the famous El Paseo, the Valley’s own Rodeo Drive.  Membership at Bighorn is limited to homeowners. But being a member of the country club provides you access to the most exclusive club all year long. Recent HOA dues are $700 Monthly. Golf Membership runs from $250,000 to $350,000, and golf dues range from $34,000 to $39,000 annually. All fees and dues are subject to change.


Chaparral Country Club

Price Range: $380,000 – $750,000+


Desert Falls Country Club

Price Range: $200,000 – $575,000+
Desert Falls Country Club is a breathtaking all condo community located in Palm Desert, CA. This community has over 1,100 homes (condos) and a 35,000 square foot clubhouse on a championship golf course.


Indian Ridge Country Club

Price Range: $365,000 – $3,120,000+
Indian Ridge CC is a massive resort style community in Palm Desert. This centrally located community features two 18-home signature golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fitness center, 3 restaurants, a full service spa, tons of classes and events and much, much more!


Ironwood Country Club

Price Range: $300,000 – $10,000,000+
Located in foothills of Santa Rosa Mountain rage in central Palm Desert, CA is this long-established community of both luxury custom homes and affordable condos. With a recently upgraded 50,000 square foot clubhouse and a huge range of services and activities Ironwood is a great place to own a home or rental property. If you are searching for a golf community in the area this beautiful golf community is a top choice for both new and older homes. Ironwood golf Membership is $29,500, with golf dues at $1,085 Monthly (subject to change).


Marrakesh Country Club

Price Range: $450,000 – $1,700,000+ 

Marrakesh County Club offers truly gracious country club living.  The community is made up of elegant homes within a country club setting with countless club facilities.  They include 14 pools and spas, a year-round program of water exercises with a 90 degree pool, croquet court, and full tennis courts.

The homes in Marrakesh range in size from 1,500 to 3,000 sq. ft., and feature 10-foot ceilings, atriums and courtyards.  They also offer huge glass windows overlooking the large patios with beautiful views of the 18-hole championship golf course, mountains and pools. The location is perfectly placed in the Palm Desert area close to El Paseo restaurants and world-famous shopping.


Monterey Country Club

Price Range: $380,000 – $695,000+


Oasis Country Club

Price Range: $150,000 – $500,000+ 


Palm Desert Country Club

Price Range: $310,000 – $740,000+ 


Palm Desert Resort – Condos

Price Range: $250,000 – $540,000 


Palm Valley Country Club – Condos

Price Range: $300,000 – $1,000,000+ 


Shadow Mountain Golf Club

Price Range: $310,000 – $1,400,000   

Founded in 1946, Shadow Mountain Resort is a distinct part of the history of Palm Desert, California. Its figure-8 pool and spa, the private villas and elite tennis facilities have helped establish Palm Desert as one of the area’s most popular destinations for year-round tennis, world-class golf, and peaceful relaxation. The community is made up of 167 single family homes and condos. Shadow Mountain Resort & Club® features the award-winning Desert Tennis Academy and extensive private tennis facilities, with tennis professionals providing private lessons and tennis training.  The resort hosts many annual tennis tournaments, and has recently added Pickleball to its line-up, a fun new racquet sport that combines elements of Badminton, Tennis, and Ping-Pong. With 4 pools, 5 whirlpool spas, 16 tennis courts, a golf course, 2 restaurants, a fitness studio, AND you can walk to town, Shadow Mountain Resort has everything you need!


Sun City Palm Desert (55+)

Price Range: $350,000 – $1,300,000+
This highly sought after community located just North of the I-10 Freeway on Washington Street is a prime example of a Del Webb masterpiece. This with approx. 5,000 homes Master-Planned community offers residents 55+ quality homes with truly outstanding amenities within a close-knit community of like-minded individuals. This spectacular community offers two 18-hole golf courses,  3 clubhouses, a fishing lake, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, bocce courts, putting course, tons of hobby clubs and just too much to list here – all this with a low HOA fee! If you are looking for a home or income property that truly lives up to hype look no further that Sun City PD!  Most homes in this community are priced between $400,000 to $750,000, but only a few select homes can have sold for over $1,00,000.


The Lakes Country Club – Condos

Price Range: $300,000 – $1,250,000+ 


Woodhaven Country Club – Condos

Price Range: $315,000 – $550,000+ 


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