Desert Golf Destinations

Palm Springs features a high concentration of championship golf courses defined by mid-century modern aesthetics and San Jacinto mountain views. This collection includes diverse layouts, from the 36-hole complex at Indian Canyons to the Nicklaus-designed Escena Golf Club. These venues showcase architectural work by William Bell and David Rainville, incorporating desert flora, numerous water hazards, and manicured fairways into the natural arid terrain of the Coachella Valley.

Indian Canyons Golf Resort

36 holes arranged into perfectly balanced, challenging layouts. Not to mention the scenic setting...

Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort

Two championship courses with a scenic backdrop - and in reality, it is even better than it sounds. Designed by Bell and Robinson.

Smoke Tree Ranch Pitch & Putt

A 9-hole par-3 short course located within the historic Smoke Tree Ranch grounds, designed for practicing approach shots and putting.

Cathedral Canyon Golf Club

An 18-hole championship course designed by David Rainville in 1970, featuring 16 lakes, mountain views, and tree-lined fairways.

Canyon Country Club South Golf Course

A 6,500-yard layout designed by William P. Bell, featuring a flat terrain populated by over 1,500 palm trees and a Mediterranean-style clubhouse.

Escena Golf Club

A Nicklaus Design 18-hole course characterized by wide fairways and strategic bunkering, complemented by a clubhouse reflecting mid-century modern architecture.

Palm Springs Country Club

An 18-hole course established in the mid-20th century, featuring a traditional parkland layout with mature trees and mountain backdrops.