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18 Best Private Golf Courses in Palm Desert, California - 2024 Rankings

We joined forces with local golfers to curate the 18 best private golf courses in Palm Desert, California for 2024. Here's our list.

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Looking for your next place to play in Palm Desert, California? At Local Golf Spot, we‘ve got you covered. Here are the best golf courses in Palm Desert, California ranked by avid local golfers.

#1

Stone Eagle Golf Club

Stone Eagle

Coming in our #1 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Tom Doak design, built in 2005
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

Golf Digest Top 200 Course

#120

NR
Stone Eagle Golf Club: Stone Eagle

Spot Score

Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle Info

Address
72500 Stone Eagle Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-773-6223

Coming in our #2 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Desert Falls Country Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Desert Falls Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ron Fream design, built in 1984
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Desert Falls Country Club

Spot Score

Desert Falls Country Club Info

Address
1111 Desert Falls Parkway, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-340-5646

Coming in our #3 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Avondale Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Avondale Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Jimmy Hines design, built in 1969
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Avondale Golf Club

Spot Score

Avondale Golf Club Info

Address
75-800 Avondale Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-345-2727
#4

Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club

Championship

Coming in our #4 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club — Championship! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club — Championship is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1985
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club: Championship

Spot Score

Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club — Championship Info

Address
39205 Palm Valley Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-345-2737
#5

Ironwood Country Club

North

Coming in our #5 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Ironwood Country Club — North! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Ironwood Country Club — North is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Arnold Palmer/John Fought/Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1974
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Ironwood Country Club: North

Spot Score

Ironwood Country Club — North Info

Address
73-735 Irontree Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-346-0551
#6

Ironwood Country Club

South

Coming in our #6 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Ironwood Country Club — South! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Ironwood Country Club — South is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Desmond Muirhead/John Fought design, built in 1974
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Ironwood Country Club: South

Spot Score

Ironwood Country Club — South Info

Address
73-735 Irontree Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-346-0551

Coming in our #7 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Woodhaven Country Club! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Woodhaven Country Club is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Harold Heers design, built in 1984
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Woodhaven Country Club

Spot Score

Woodhaven Country Club Info

Address
41555 Woodhaven Drive East, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-345-7636
#8

Bighorn Golf Club

The Canyons

Coming in our #8 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Bighorn Golf Club — The Canyons! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Bighorn Golf Club — The Canyons is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Tom Fazio design, built in 1999
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Bighorn Golf Club: The Canyons

Spot Score

Bighorn Golf Club — The Canyons Info

Address
255 Palowet Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-773-2468
#9

Bighorn Golf Club

The Mountains

Coming in our #9 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Bighorn Golf Club — The Mountains! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Bighorn Golf Club — The Mountains is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Arthur Hills design, built in 1989
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Bighorn Golf Club: The Mountains

Spot Score

Bighorn Golf Club — The Mountains Info

Address
255 Palowet Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-773-2468
#10

Lakes Country Club

East/South

Coming in our #10 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Lakes Country Club — East/South! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Lakes Country Club — East/South is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1983
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Lakes Country Club: East/South

Spot Score

Lakes Country Club — East/South Info

Address
161 Old Ranch Road, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-4321
#11

Lakes Country Club

North/East

Coming in our #11 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Lakes Country Club — North/East! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Lakes Country Club — North/East is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1983
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Lakes Country Club: North/East

Spot Score

Lakes Country Club — North/East Info

Address
161 Old Ranch Road, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-4321
#12

Lakes Country Club

South/North

Coming in our #12 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Lakes Country Club — South/North! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Lakes Country Club — South/North is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1983
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Lakes Country Club: South/North

Spot Score

Lakes Country Club — South/North Info

Address
161 Old Ranch Road, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-4321
#13

Monterey Country Club

East

Coming in our #13 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Monterey Country Club — East! An 9 hole, par 35 course, Monterey Country Club — East is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR35
HOLES9
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1980
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Monterey Country Club: East

Spot Score

Monterey Country Club — East Info

Address
41500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-9311
#14

Monterey Country Club

West

Coming in our #14 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Monterey Country Club — West! An 9 hole, par 36 course, Monterey Country Club — West is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR36
HOLES9
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1980
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Monterey Country Club: West

Spot Score

Monterey Country Club — West Info

Address
41500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-9311
#15

Monterey Country Club

South

Coming in our #15 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Monterey Country Club — South! An 9 hole, par 36 course, Monterey Country Club — South is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR36
HOLES9
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Ted Robinson Sr. design, built in 1980
  • Amenities include: private events, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Monterey Country Club: South

Spot Score

Monterey Country Club — South Info

Address
41500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-568-9311
#16

Stone Eagle Golf Club

Stone Eagle Combo

Coming in our #16 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle Combo! An 18 hole, par 71 course, Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle Combo is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR71
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Stone Eagle Golf Club: Stone Eagle Combo

Spot Score

Stone Eagle Golf Club — Stone Eagle Combo Info

Address
72500 Stone Eagle Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-773-6223
#17

Indian Ridge Country Club

Arroyo

Coming in our #17 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Indian Ridge Country Club — Arroyo! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Indian Ridge Country Club — Arroyo is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay design, built in 1999
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Indian Ridge Country Club: Arroyo

Spot Score

Indian Ridge Country Club — Arroyo Info

Address
76375 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-772-7222
#18

Indian Ridge Country Club

Grove

Coming in our #18 spot for best private golf courses in Palm Desert is Indian Ridge Country Club — Grove! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Indian Ridge Country Club — Grove is a great spot to visit while in Palm Desert, CA.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPrivate

Course Highlights

  • Located in Palm Desert, CA
  • Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay design, built in 1999
  • Amenities include: private events, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Indian Ridge Country Club: Grove

Spot Score

Indian Ridge Country Club — Grove Info

Address
76375 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA
Phone number
+1 760-772-7222