INTRODUCTION
Desert Horizons Country Club is one of the most beloved and genuinely distinctive private golf communities in Indian Wells, and right now it is in the midst of a complete transformation that is turning heads across the Coachella Valley.
Opened in 1979 on what was once a date orchard in the heart of Indian Wells, Desert Horizons has stood as a quiet institution for more than four decades, attracting movie stars, snowbirds, sun lovers, and sports enthusiasts who value an intimate, family-centered private club experience over prestige and pretense. The original 18-hole championship course was designed by acclaimed architect Ted Robinson Sr., who loved his creation so much he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade during his later life.
Desert Horizons gained regional prominence as a host venue for the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour event from 1983 to 1990, cementing its reputation as one of the finest private courses in the Coachella Valley during the tournament's golden era.
In 2016, the membership invested approximately $2 million in a full golf course renovation overseen by noted architect Clive Clark, redesigning all green complexes with greater contouring and modernizing the layout while preserving its beloved Ted Robinson character. In 2021, the HOA and country club merged into a single entity, and members voted to undertake the biggest renovation at the club since its opening. That project, designed by Mark Melzer of Melzer Deckert and Ruder Architects, concluded in 2024 at a cost of more than $35 million, delivering a stunning desert modern clubhouse, new spa, expanded fitness center, and completely reimagined sport court complex.
The result is a community that feels both deeply established and completely fresh, with a social calendar and amenity package that rivals clubs at twice the price point.
Billy and Stacy Thoman are your Coachella Valley specialists for Desert Horizons real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson Sr. Championship Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,609 yards | Rating 71.7 | Slope 124
Designed by Ted Robinson Sr. | Opened 1979 | Renovated by Clive Clark 2016-2017
The championship course at Desert Horizons was designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in 1979. Robinson loved the layout so much that he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade. The course winds through 320 acres of Indian Wells desert with shimmering lakes, sweeping mountain vistas, large multilevel Bermuda greens, and water as a factor on multiple holes.
In 2016 to 2017, the course underwent a comprehensive $2 million renovation overseen by noted architect and former professional golfer Clive Clark, the same Clive Clark who designed one of the two championship courses at The Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. All green complexes were redesigned with greater contouring and the bunkers, drainage, and surrounding landscaping were modernized throughout.
The course plays to 6,609 yards from the championship tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 124. A driving range, putting green, chipping green, and bunker and short-pitch area provide a complete practice facility. The pro shop is fully stocked and staffed.
Golf membership is optional and separate from the mandatory social membership. Golf membership is limited to approximately 325 members. Tee times can be made up to 7 days in advance. No outside tournaments. No reciprocal arrangements with other courses. Members and guests only.
THE RESIDENCES
Desert Horizons Country Club offers 520 homes across three distinct property types on 320 acres in the heart of Indian Wells. Every residence has a private courtyard, rear patio, and private garage parking.
22 Custom Fairway Estates
The most prestigious residences at Desert Horizons. Just 22 custom estate homes sit on elevated lots overlooking the fairways with sweeping south mountain and course views. Among the most sought-after properties in Indian Wells given their rarity and setting. Prices from approximately $1,200,000 to $1,600,000+.
210 Single-Family Homes
The heart of the community. Single-family homes ranging from approximately 2,550 to 4,800 sq ft with 2 to 5 bedrooms.Floor plans range from original mid-1980s designs to completely renovated desert modern interiors. Many homes offer direct course, lake, and mountain views. Prices from approximately $700,000 to $1,600,000+.
288 Paired Condominiums
Attached condominiums sharing one common wall, representing 23 floor plans ranging from 2,365 to 3,640 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Each unit features a private courtyard, rear patio, and private garage. Prices from approximately $615,000 to $900,000+.
The community is popular with seasonal and snowbird residents. Biking is a favorite activity as the outside 3-mile perimeter drive provides a scenic route away from traffic. All buyers are required to purchase a social membership at closing.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Fitness and Wellness
Recreation
HISTORY
Desert Horizons Country Club was founded in 1979 on what had been a thriving date orchard in the heart of Indian Wells. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Ted Robinson Sr., one of the most prolific golf course architects of his era. Robinson loved his Desert Horizons creation so deeply that he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade during his later life, a testament to the quality of what he built here. The clubhouse opened in 1980.
For decades Desert Horizons attracted a loyal membership of movie stars, snowbirds, and desert enthusiasts who valued the community's intimate, family-centered atmosphere and genuinely private golf experience. The club hosts no outside tournaments and has no reciprocal arrangements with other courses, ensuring members always play without crowds or outside pressure.
In 2016, the membership invested approximately $2 million in a comprehensive golf course renovation overseen by Clive Clark, the same British architect who designed one of the two championship courses at The Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. All green complexes were redesigned with greater contouring and the course was modernized throughout while preserving its beloved Ted Robinson character.
In 2021, Desert Horizons merged its HOA and country club into a single unified entity, and members voted to undertake a complete transformation of the clubhouse and amenity complex. The clubhouse had previously received updates in 2004,adding an outdoor patio, and in 2014, when the fitness center underwent a makeover and the dining area expanded.
The most recent project, overseen by Mark Melzer of Melzer Deckert and Ruder Architects, concluded in 2024 at a cost of more than $35 million. It expanded the fitness center, enclosed approximately 9,500 sq ft of patio space,expanded the patio deck with views of the 9th, 10th, and 18th holes, added a brand new spa, and delivered 11 new pickleball courts and a completely reimagined desert modern clubhouse interior. It is the most significant investment in the club's history and positions Desert Horizons as one of the most comprehensively updated private clubs in the Coachella Valley.
LOCATION
Desert Horizons Country Club is located at 44900 Desert Horizons Drive in Indian Wells, California, accessible via Cook Street and Fred Waring Drive off Highway 111.
The club sits in the heart of Indian Wells, home to the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, one of the premier tennis tournaments in the world. El Paseo in Palm Desert, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Eisenhower Medical Center is nearby. The Village at Indian Wells, an open-air shopping center with upscale boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries, is directly accessible. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Desert Horizons Country Club is one of the most actively evolving communities in Indian Wells, with a brand new $35 million renovation completed in 2024 and strong buyer demand driven by the combination of a genuinely private golf experience and one of the most competitive price points of any Indian Wells country club.
Billy and Stacy Thoman specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Desert Horizons, Eldorado Country Club, The Vintage Club, Toscana, Indian Wells Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a custom fairway estate, a single-family home with mountain views, or an entry-level condo in one of Indian Wells' most active and newly renovated clubs, Billy and Stacy bring the market expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right home for your lifestyle.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Desert Horizons listings.
INTRODUCTION
Desert Horizons Country Club is one of the most beloved and genuinely distinctive private golf communities in Indian Wells, and right now it is in the midst of a complete transformation that is turning heads across the Coachella Valley.
Opened in 1979 on what was once a date orchard in the heart of Indian Wells, Desert Horizons has stood as a quiet institution for more than four decades, attracting movie stars, snowbirds, sun lovers, and sports enthusiasts who value an intimate, family-centered private club experience over prestige and pretense. The original 18-hole championship course was designed by acclaimed architect Ted Robinson Sr., who loved his creation so much he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade during his later life.
Desert Horizons gained regional prominence as a host venue for the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour event from 1983 to 1990, cementing its reputation as one of the finest private courses in the Coachella Valley during the tournament's golden era.
In 2016, the membership invested approximately $2 million in a full golf course renovation overseen by noted architect Clive Clark, redesigning all green complexes with greater contouring and modernizing the layout while preserving its beloved Ted Robinson character. In 2021, the HOA and country club merged into a single entity, and members voted to undertake the biggest renovation at the club since its opening. That project, designed by Mark Melzer of Melzer Deckert and Ruder Architects, concluded in 2024 at a cost of more than $35 million, delivering a stunning desert modern clubhouse, new spa, expanded fitness center, and completely reimagined sport court complex.
The result is a community that feels both deeply established and completely fresh, with a social calendar and amenity package that rivals clubs at twice the price point.
Billy and Stacy Thoman are your Coachella Valley specialists for Desert Horizons real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson Sr. Championship Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,609 yards | Rating 71.7 | Slope 124
Designed by Ted Robinson Sr. | Opened 1979 | Renovated by Clive Clark 2016-2017
The championship course at Desert Horizons was designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in 1979. Robinson loved the layout so much that he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade. The course winds through 320 acres of Indian Wells desert with shimmering lakes, sweeping mountain vistas, large multilevel Bermuda greens, and water as a factor on multiple holes.
In 2016 to 2017, the course underwent a comprehensive $2 million renovation overseen by noted architect and former professional golfer Clive Clark, the same Clive Clark who designed one of the two championship courses at The Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. All green complexes were redesigned with greater contouring and the bunkers, drainage, and surrounding landscaping were modernized throughout.
The course plays to 6,609 yards from the championship tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 124. A driving range, putting green, chipping green, and bunker and short-pitch area provide a complete practice facility. The pro shop is fully stocked and staffed.
Golf membership is optional and separate from the mandatory social membership. Golf membership is limited to approximately 325 members. Tee times can be made up to 7 days in advance. No outside tournaments. No reciprocal arrangements with other courses. Members and guests only.
THE RESIDENCES
Desert Horizons Country Club offers 520 homes across three distinct property types on 320 acres in the heart of Indian Wells. Every residence has a private courtyard, rear patio, and private garage parking.
22 Custom Fairway Estates
The most prestigious residences at Desert Horizons. Just 22 custom estate homes sit on elevated lots overlooking the fairways with sweeping south mountain and course views. Among the most sought-after properties in Indian Wells given their rarity and setting. Prices from approximately $1,200,000 to $1,600,000+.
210 Single-Family Homes
The heart of the community. Single-family homes ranging from approximately 2,550 to 4,800 sq ft with 2 to 5 bedrooms.Floor plans range from original mid-1980s designs to completely renovated desert modern interiors. Many homes offer direct course, lake, and mountain views. Prices from approximately $700,000 to $1,600,000+.
288 Paired Condominiums
Attached condominiums sharing one common wall, representing 23 floor plans ranging from 2,365 to 3,640 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Each unit features a private courtyard, rear patio, and private garage. Prices from approximately $615,000 to $900,000+.
The community is popular with seasonal and snowbird residents. Biking is a favorite activity as the outside 3-mile perimeter drive provides a scenic route away from traffic. All buyers are required to purchase a social membership at closing.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Fitness and Wellness
Recreation
HISTORY
Desert Horizons Country Club was founded in 1979 on what had been a thriving date orchard in the heart of Indian Wells. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Ted Robinson Sr., one of the most prolific golf course architects of his era. Robinson loved his Desert Horizons creation so deeply that he lived on the 14th fairway for more than a decade during his later life, a testament to the quality of what he built here. The clubhouse opened in 1980.
For decades Desert Horizons attracted a loyal membership of movie stars, snowbirds, and desert enthusiasts who valued the community's intimate, family-centered atmosphere and genuinely private golf experience. The club hosts no outside tournaments and has no reciprocal arrangements with other courses, ensuring members always play without crowds or outside pressure.
In 2016, the membership invested approximately $2 million in a comprehensive golf course renovation overseen by Clive Clark, the same British architect who designed one of the two championship courses at The Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. All green complexes were redesigned with greater contouring and the course was modernized throughout while preserving its beloved Ted Robinson character.
In 2021, Desert Horizons merged its HOA and country club into a single unified entity, and members voted to undertake a complete transformation of the clubhouse and amenity complex. The clubhouse had previously received updates in 2004,adding an outdoor patio, and in 2014, when the fitness center underwent a makeover and the dining area expanded.
The most recent project, overseen by Mark Melzer of Melzer Deckert and Ruder Architects, concluded in 2024 at a cost of more than $35 million. It expanded the fitness center, enclosed approximately 9,500 sq ft of patio space,expanded the patio deck with views of the 9th, 10th, and 18th holes, added a brand new spa, and delivered 11 new pickleball courts and a completely reimagined desert modern clubhouse interior. It is the most significant investment in the club's history and positions Desert Horizons as one of the most comprehensively updated private clubs in the Coachella Valley.
LOCATION
Desert Horizons Country Club is located at 44900 Desert Horizons Drive in Indian Wells, California, accessible via Cook Street and Fred Waring Drive off Highway 111.
The club sits in the heart of Indian Wells, home to the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, one of the premier tennis tournaments in the world. El Paseo in Palm Desert, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Eisenhower Medical Center is nearby. The Village at Indian Wells, an open-air shopping center with upscale boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries, is directly accessible. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Desert Horizons Country Club is one of the most actively evolving communities in Indian Wells, with a brand new $35 million renovation completed in 2024 and strong buyer demand driven by the combination of a genuinely private golf experience and one of the most competitive price points of any Indian Wells country club.
Billy and Stacy Thoman specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Desert Horizons, Eldorado Country Club, The Vintage Club, Toscana, Indian Wells Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a custom fairway estate, a single-family home with mountain views, or an entry-level condo in one of Indian Wells' most active and newly renovated clubs, Billy and Stacy bring the market expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right home for your lifestyle.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Desert Horizons 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.
