INTRODUCTION
Avondale Country Club is one of the most genuinely welcoming, active, and value-driven private golf communities in Palm Desert, and one of the hidden gems of the Coachella Valley. With one of the lowest HOA fees of any private golf country club in Palm Desert, Avondale consistently attracts buyers who want full private club access, a championship golf course, and an extremely active social community without the premium price tag of neighboring clubs.
Founded in 1969 as Del Safari Country Club and renamed Avondale Country Club in 1986, the community sits on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Jimmy Hines, a nine-time PGA Tour winner who co-founded Thunderbird Country Club (1951) and Eldorado Country Club (1957) alongside legendary developer Johnny Dawson, making Avondale part of a remarkable lineage of Coachella Valley golf history.
With 326 semi-custom and custom homes across beautifully landscaped grounds, three distinct dining venues, and one of the most unique clubhouse features in the entire valley, The Lookout sports bar with nearly 360-degree panoramic views from 40 feet up stretching from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the Little San Bernardino Mountains, Avondale delivers a complete and genuinely distinctive club experience.
The community's North Palm Desert location within the IID (Imperial Irrigation District) utility district provides homeowners with lower electric costs than most other Palm Desert communities, a meaningful financial benefit year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Avondale Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Jimmy Hines 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,782 yards | Rating 72.60 | Slope 131
Designed by Jimmy Hines | Opened 1969
The championship course at Avondale Country Club was designed by Jimmy Hines and opened in 1969. Hines was a nine-time PGA Tour winner who co-founded both Thunderbird Country Club and Eldorado Country Clubalongside Johnny Dawson, giving Avondale a direct architectural lineage to two of the valley's most storied private clubs.
Playing to 6,782 yards from the back tees with a rating of 72.60 and slope of 131, the course offers a genuine championship challenge for all skill levels. Excellent year-round playing conditions, meticulous maintenance, and sweeping views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains make every round a memorable one.
The course is supported by a full driving range, pro shop, locker rooms, practice bunkers, chipping greens, and two putting greens. The pro shop is managed by award-winning PGA Professional Taylor Porter. Multiple golf programs and groups for men, women, and couples operate throughout the season including Men's Warm-Ups, Mamalukes, Ice Pack, Golden Eagles, Sunday Skins, Ladies' 18 Hole Club, Niners, Ladies' Pick Game, and Avondale Putters.
Golf Membership initiation: Approximately $5,000
Golf Membership monthly dues: Approximately $1,044/month
Non-Resident Annual Dues: Approximately $1,350/year
Annual food and beverage minimum: Approximately $1,200
Annual private cart fee: Approximately $550
Junior executive, Seasonal, Canadian, Flex monthly, and Trial Memberships also available. Membership is limited.
THE RESIDENCES
Avondale Country Club offers 326 semi-custom and custom homes built between 1971 and 2012 on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert. Homes range from approximately 1,270 to 5,878 sq ft with 1 to 7 bedrooms,making it one of the most diverse home size ranges of any private golf community in Palm Desert. All properties are on fee simple land with an average lot size of 10,740 sq ft, significantly larger than most condominium golf communities in the valley.
Every homeowner at Avondale is automatically a Resident Social Member of the Avondale Golf Club upon purchase, with immediate access to the clubhouse, restaurants, social events, fitness center, pickleball courts, tennis courts, driving range, and putting green. No separate social membership purchase is required.
Resident Social Member Benefits include:
Direct access to all three club restaurants and social events including the New Year's Eve Party, Welcome Back Party, and Adios Party. Monthly social member mixers with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Participation in Ladies' Putters, card room, and special events. No room charge for private functions hosted at the club.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $400,000 to $1,320,000+. Average community price approximately $730,000. Average days on market approximately 39 days. Approximately 21 homes sell per year.Approximately 21% of homes sell furnished.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Health and Wellness
Racquet Sports and Recreation
HISTORY
Avondale Country Club was founded in 1969 as Del Safari Country Club, developed with the same ownership vision behind Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Jimmy Hines, a nine-time PGA Tour winner who had co-founded both Thunderbird Country Club (1951) and Eldorado Country Club (1957) alongside legendary developer Johnny Dawson. Hines had also served as Thunderbird's inaugural head golf professional, making his design pedigree one of the most distinguished of any course architect in the Coachella Valley.
The community was built on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert with 326 semi-custom and custom homes developed between 1971 and 2012, giving buyers a diverse range of architectural styles and home sizes spanning four decades of desert residential design.
In 1986 the community was renamed Avondale Country Club, the name it carries today. The club operates as a private, member-owned equity club managed by Sierra Golf Management and has maintained its reputation for exceptional golf conditions, active social programming, and genuine community warmth throughout its more than five decades of operation.
The addition of The Lookout Sports Bar, perched 40 feet above the clubhouse with nearly 360-degree panoramic views from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the Little San Bernardino Mountains, established Avondale as one of the most distinctive dining and social experiences of any private club in Palm Desert. There is nothing else like it in the valley.
LOCATION
Avondale Country Club is located at 75800 Avondale Drive in North Palm Desert, California, off Eldorado Drive near the intersection of Country Club Drive.
El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. The McCallum Theatre is nearby. The Living Desert zoo and gardens is a short drive. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is a short drive. Highway 111 and Interstate 10connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
Avondale's North Palm Desert location within the IID (Imperial Irrigation District) utility district provides homeowners with lower electric costs than most other Palm Desert communities, a meaningful financial benefit year-round.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Avondale Country Club is one of the best value private golf communities in Palm Desert, combining one of the lowest HOA fees of any private golf club in the valley with a championship course, three dining venues, and an extremely active social life. For buyers who want a genuine private club experience without the premium initiation fees of neighboring communities, Avondale consistently delivers.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Avondale Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Monterey Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level home with private pool and fairway views, a spacious custom estate on a large lot, or a turnkey retreat in one of Palm Desert's most active and friendly clubs, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Avondale Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Avondale Country Club is one of the most genuinely welcoming, active, and value-driven private golf communities in Palm Desert, and one of the hidden gems of the Coachella Valley. With one of the lowest HOA fees of any private golf country club in Palm Desert, Avondale consistently attracts buyers who want full private club access, a championship golf course, and an extremely active social community without the premium price tag of neighboring clubs.
Founded in 1969 as Del Safari Country Club and renamed Avondale Country Club in 1986, the community sits on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Jimmy Hines, a nine-time PGA Tour winner who co-founded Thunderbird Country Club (1951) and Eldorado Country Club (1957) alongside legendary developer Johnny Dawson, making Avondale part of a remarkable lineage of Coachella Valley golf history.
With 326 semi-custom and custom homes across beautifully landscaped grounds, three distinct dining venues, and one of the most unique clubhouse features in the entire valley, The Lookout sports bar with nearly 360-degree panoramic views from 40 feet up stretching from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the Little San Bernardino Mountains, Avondale delivers a complete and genuinely distinctive club experience.
The community's North Palm Desert location within the IID (Imperial Irrigation District) utility district provides homeowners with lower electric costs than most other Palm Desert communities, a meaningful financial benefit year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Avondale Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Jimmy Hines 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,782 yards | Rating 72.60 | Slope 131
Designed by Jimmy Hines | Opened 1969
The championship course at Avondale Country Club was designed by Jimmy Hines and opened in 1969. Hines was a nine-time PGA Tour winner who co-founded both Thunderbird Country Club and Eldorado Country Clubalongside Johnny Dawson, giving Avondale a direct architectural lineage to two of the valley's most storied private clubs.
Playing to 6,782 yards from the back tees with a rating of 72.60 and slope of 131, the course offers a genuine championship challenge for all skill levels. Excellent year-round playing conditions, meticulous maintenance, and sweeping views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains make every round a memorable one.
The course is supported by a full driving range, pro shop, locker rooms, practice bunkers, chipping greens, and two putting greens. The pro shop is managed by award-winning PGA Professional Taylor Porter. Multiple golf programs and groups for men, women, and couples operate throughout the season including Men's Warm-Ups, Mamalukes, Ice Pack, Golden Eagles, Sunday Skins, Ladies' 18 Hole Club, Niners, Ladies' Pick Game, and Avondale Putters.
Golf Membership initiation: Approximately $5,000
Golf Membership monthly dues: Approximately $1,044/month
Non-Resident Annual Dues: Approximately $1,350/year
Annual food and beverage minimum: Approximately $1,200
Annual private cart fee: Approximately $550
Junior executive, Seasonal, Canadian, Flex monthly, and Trial Memberships also available. Membership is limited.
THE RESIDENCES
Avondale Country Club offers 326 semi-custom and custom homes built between 1971 and 2012 on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert. Homes range from approximately 1,270 to 5,878 sq ft with 1 to 7 bedrooms,making it one of the most diverse home size ranges of any private golf community in Palm Desert. All properties are on fee simple land with an average lot size of 10,740 sq ft, significantly larger than most condominium golf communities in the valley.
Every homeowner at Avondale is automatically a Resident Social Member of the Avondale Golf Club upon purchase, with immediate access to the clubhouse, restaurants, social events, fitness center, pickleball courts, tennis courts, driving range, and putting green. No separate social membership purchase is required.
Resident Social Member Benefits include:
Direct access to all three club restaurants and social events including the New Year's Eve Party, Welcome Back Party, and Adios Party. Monthly social member mixers with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Participation in Ladies' Putters, card room, and special events. No room charge for private functions hosted at the club.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $400,000 to $1,320,000+. Average community price approximately $730,000. Average days on market approximately 39 days. Approximately 21 homes sell per year.Approximately 21% of homes sell furnished.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Health and Wellness
Racquet Sports and Recreation
HISTORY
Avondale Country Club was founded in 1969 as Del Safari Country Club, developed with the same ownership vision behind Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Jimmy Hines, a nine-time PGA Tour winner who had co-founded both Thunderbird Country Club (1951) and Eldorado Country Club (1957) alongside legendary developer Johnny Dawson. Hines had also served as Thunderbird's inaugural head golf professional, making his design pedigree one of the most distinguished of any course architect in the Coachella Valley.
The community was built on 240 beautifully landscaped acres in North Palm Desert with 326 semi-custom and custom homes developed between 1971 and 2012, giving buyers a diverse range of architectural styles and home sizes spanning four decades of desert residential design.
In 1986 the community was renamed Avondale Country Club, the name it carries today. The club operates as a private, member-owned equity club managed by Sierra Golf Management and has maintained its reputation for exceptional golf conditions, active social programming, and genuine community warmth throughout its more than five decades of operation.
The addition of The Lookout Sports Bar, perched 40 feet above the clubhouse with nearly 360-degree panoramic views from the Santa Rosa Mountains to the Little San Bernardino Mountains, established Avondale as one of the most distinctive dining and social experiences of any private club in Palm Desert. There is nothing else like it in the valley.
LOCATION
Avondale Country Club is located at 75800 Avondale Drive in North Palm Desert, California, off Eldorado Drive near the intersection of Country Club Drive.
El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. The McCallum Theatre is nearby. The Living Desert zoo and gardens is a short drive. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is a short drive. Highway 111 and Interstate 10connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
Avondale's North Palm Desert location within the IID (Imperial Irrigation District) utility district provides homeowners with lower electric costs than most other Palm Desert communities, a meaningful financial benefit year-round.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Avondale Country Club is one of the best value private golf communities in Palm Desert, combining one of the lowest HOA fees of any private golf club in the valley with a championship course, three dining venues, and an extremely active social life. For buyers who want a genuine private club experience without the premium initiation fees of neighboring communities, Avondale consistently delivers.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Avondale Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Monterey Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level home with private pool and fairway views, a spacious custom estate on a large lot, or a turnkey retreat in one of Palm Desert's most active and friendly clubs, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Avondale Country Club listings.
We will be able to provide you with the most advantageous and up to date knowledge of the desert. Buyers and Sellers alike will tell you that they received the highest level of customer service and care.
