INTRODUCTION
Sunrise Country Club is one of the most popular, active, and genuinely welcoming private golf communities in Rancho Mirage, and one of the best values in the entire Coachella Valley. Located approximately 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs in the heart of Rancho Mirage, Sunrise is an ideal destination for those who cherish golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and other pursuits in the soothing desert climate. Snowbirds and year-round residents alike enjoy what the club describes as a friendly resort atmosphere unlike any other in the valley.
Developed by Bill Bone beginning in 1971 on a 135-acre parcel and member-purchased in 1981, Sunrise Country Club is a truly private, member-owned and member-operated equity club of 746 condominiums governed by elected directors for both the homeowners association and the country club. A full-time general manager and office staff ensure the community runs smoothly and within budget year-round.
What makes Sunrise Country Club genuinely distinctive goes beyond its excellent golf, tennis, and pool amenities. In 2018, Sunrise Country Club completed a $1.4 million solar energy project that made it one of the first desert country clubs in the Coachella Valley powered entirely by solar energy. This commitment to sustainability reflects the forward-thinking leadership of the member-owned community and delivers meaningful long-term cost savings that benefit every homeowner.
The Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole executive golf course is owned by the residents themselves. Club amenities included in monthly dues are court sports (tennis, pickleball and bocce), fitness center, driving range, and full social membership. No additional initiation fee is required for residents to access these amenities.
With 21 swimming pools, 19 spas, 9 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, 2 bocce ball courts, a fully equipped fitness center, and an elegant clubhouse featuring a dining room, lounge, grille, golf and tennis pro shops, library, and game rooms, Sunrise Country Club delivers a resort lifestyle at a price point that opens the door for a broader range of buyers than almost any other private golf community in Rancho Mirage.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Sunrise Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson 18-Hole Executive Golf Course
18 holes | Par 64 | Resident-owned
Designed by Ted Robinson | Built 1974
Driving range, 2 short game areas, putting greens, on-site PGA professional
The golf course at Sunrise Country Club was designed by Ted Robinson and built in 1974. A private Par 64 executive layout owned entirely by the residents, the course features meticulously manicured grounds with crystal-clear lakes, towering palm trees, and gently sloping green fairways. Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains accompany every round.
The course is supported by a full driving range, 2 short game practice areas, and putting greens. The Niners and Putters Club hosts organized play including Monday Men's and Women's Niners (morning shotgun) and Tuesday Women's Golf Association. All levels of handicaps are welcome on regular play days.
Golf membership: Two types available: primary golf memberships and Second Club memberships for members of other Coachella Valley golf clubs. First-year homeowners receive a 25% discount on golf memberships.
Equity members receive a 10% discount on food in the dining room or grille and a clothing discount in the golf shop.
THE RESIDENCES
Sunrise Country Club offers 746 condominiums built between 1974 and 1975 in central Rancho Mirage. All condominiums are on fee simple land with no land lease. Units range from approximately 845 to 2,900 sq ft with 1 to 3 bedrooms. Many condominiums feature dramatic views of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains and the golf course from private patios and large windows.
The HOA covers court sports (tennis, pickleball and bocce), fitness center, driving range, full social membership, cable TV, trash, exterior maintenance including roof, common area landscaping, and quarterly pest control. No additional initiation fee is required for residents.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Condos range from approximately $410,000 to $885,000. Median listing price approximately $504,000 as of August 2026. Average days on market approximately 43 to 68 days.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Fitness and Wellness
Tennis and Pickleball
Recreation
Sustainability
Security
HISTORY
Sunrise Country Club was developed by Bill Bone, who also developed The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert, one of the Coachella Valley's most celebrated communities. Bone purchased the 135-acre parcel in 1971 and built 746 condominiums, 22 swimming pools, and four lakes in a community designed around an 18-hole executive golf courseby Ted Robinson that opened in 1974.
In 1981, the community took the significant step that set it apart from most other golf condo communities in the valley: the residents purchased the club, making Sunrise Country Club a truly private, member-owned and member-operated equity club governed by elected directors. This transition gave homeowners direct control over club operations, maintenance standards, and the direction of the community.
The community continued to evolve through thoughtful investment in its future. In 2018, Sunrise Country Club completed a landmark $1.4 million solar energy project that made it one of the first desert country clubs in the Coachella Valley powered entirely by solar energy, a forward-thinking achievement that delivers meaningful long-term financial benefits to every homeowner.
Today Sunrise Country Club is one of the most popular and actively selling private golf condo communities in Rancho Mirage, consistently attracting buyers who want a comprehensive private club lifestyle at an accessible price point in a genuinely friendly, member-controlled community.
LOCATION
Sunrise Country Club is located at 71601 Country Club Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, off Bob Hope Drive near Highway 111, approximately 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs.
The River shopping and entertainment center with dining, stores, and a movie theater is within easy reach. Eisenhower Medical Center is directly nearby. The historic Sunnylands Center and Gardens is close by. El Paseo in Palm Desert is minutes away. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Sunrise Country Club is one of the most active resale markets of any private golf condo community in Rancho Mirage, with consistent year-round buyer demand driven by an accessible price point, comprehensive HOA with no additional initiation fee required, solar-powered sustainability, and one of the most genuinely welcoming member-owned clubs in the valley.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Sunrise Country Club, The Springs Country Club, Desert Island Country Club, Mission Hills Country Club, Morningside Country Club, and the full range of Rancho Mirage country club communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level one-bedroom condo with mountain views, a spacious three-bedroom retreat with golf course frontage, or a turnkey seasonal property in one of Rancho Mirage's most welcoming private communities, 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 Sunrise Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Sunrise Country Club is one of the most popular, active, and genuinely welcoming private golf communities in Rancho Mirage, and one of the best values in the entire Coachella Valley. Located approximately 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs in the heart of Rancho Mirage, Sunrise is an ideal destination for those who cherish golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and other pursuits in the soothing desert climate. Snowbirds and year-round residents alike enjoy what the club describes as a friendly resort atmosphere unlike any other in the valley.
Developed by Bill Bone beginning in 1971 on a 135-acre parcel and member-purchased in 1981, Sunrise Country Club is a truly private, member-owned and member-operated equity club of 746 condominiums governed by elected directors for both the homeowners association and the country club. A full-time general manager and office staff ensure the community runs smoothly and within budget year-round.
What makes Sunrise Country Club genuinely distinctive goes beyond its excellent golf, tennis, and pool amenities. In 2018, Sunrise Country Club completed a $1.4 million solar energy project that made it one of the first desert country clubs in the Coachella Valley powered entirely by solar energy. This commitment to sustainability reflects the forward-thinking leadership of the member-owned community and delivers meaningful long-term cost savings that benefit every homeowner.
The Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole executive golf course is owned by the residents themselves. Club amenities included in monthly dues are court sports (tennis, pickleball and bocce), fitness center, driving range, and full social membership. No additional initiation fee is required for residents to access these amenities.
With 21 swimming pools, 19 spas, 9 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, 2 bocce ball courts, a fully equipped fitness center, and an elegant clubhouse featuring a dining room, lounge, grille, golf and tennis pro shops, library, and game rooms, Sunrise Country Club delivers a resort lifestyle at a price point that opens the door for a broader range of buyers than almost any other private golf community in Rancho Mirage.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Sunrise Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson 18-Hole Executive Golf Course
18 holes | Par 64 | Resident-owned
Designed by Ted Robinson | Built 1974
Driving range, 2 short game areas, putting greens, on-site PGA professional
The golf course at Sunrise Country Club was designed by Ted Robinson and built in 1974. A private Par 64 executive layout owned entirely by the residents, the course features meticulously manicured grounds with crystal-clear lakes, towering palm trees, and gently sloping green fairways. Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains accompany every round.
The course is supported by a full driving range, 2 short game practice areas, and putting greens. The Niners and Putters Club hosts organized play including Monday Men's and Women's Niners (morning shotgun) and Tuesday Women's Golf Association. All levels of handicaps are welcome on regular play days.
Golf membership: Two types available: primary golf memberships and Second Club memberships for members of other Coachella Valley golf clubs. First-year homeowners receive a 25% discount on golf memberships.
Equity members receive a 10% discount on food in the dining room or grille and a clothing discount in the golf shop.
THE RESIDENCES
Sunrise Country Club offers 746 condominiums built between 1974 and 1975 in central Rancho Mirage. All condominiums are on fee simple land with no land lease. Units range from approximately 845 to 2,900 sq ft with 1 to 3 bedrooms. Many condominiums feature dramatic views of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains and the golf course from private patios and large windows.
The HOA covers court sports (tennis, pickleball and bocce), fitness center, driving range, full social membership, cable TV, trash, exterior maintenance including roof, common area landscaping, and quarterly pest control. No additional initiation fee is required for residents.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Condos range from approximately $410,000 to $885,000. Median listing price approximately $504,000 as of August 2026. Average days on market approximately 43 to 68 days.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Fitness and Wellness
Tennis and Pickleball
Recreation
Sustainability
Security
HISTORY
Sunrise Country Club was developed by Bill Bone, who also developed The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert, one of the Coachella Valley's most celebrated communities. Bone purchased the 135-acre parcel in 1971 and built 746 condominiums, 22 swimming pools, and four lakes in a community designed around an 18-hole executive golf courseby Ted Robinson that opened in 1974.
In 1981, the community took the significant step that set it apart from most other golf condo communities in the valley: the residents purchased the club, making Sunrise Country Club a truly private, member-owned and member-operated equity club governed by elected directors. This transition gave homeowners direct control over club operations, maintenance standards, and the direction of the community.
The community continued to evolve through thoughtful investment in its future. In 2018, Sunrise Country Club completed a landmark $1.4 million solar energy project that made it one of the first desert country clubs in the Coachella Valley powered entirely by solar energy, a forward-thinking achievement that delivers meaningful long-term financial benefits to every homeowner.
Today Sunrise Country Club is one of the most popular and actively selling private golf condo communities in Rancho Mirage, consistently attracting buyers who want a comprehensive private club lifestyle at an accessible price point in a genuinely friendly, member-controlled community.
LOCATION
Sunrise Country Club is located at 71601 Country Club Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, off Bob Hope Drive near Highway 111, approximately 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs.
The River shopping and entertainment center with dining, stores, and a movie theater is within easy reach. Eisenhower Medical Center is directly nearby. The historic Sunnylands Center and Gardens is close by. El Paseo in Palm Desert is minutes away. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Sunrise Country Club is one of the most active resale markets of any private golf condo community in Rancho Mirage, with consistent year-round buyer demand driven by an accessible price point, comprehensive HOA with no additional initiation fee required, solar-powered sustainability, and one of the most genuinely welcoming member-owned clubs in the valley.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Sunrise Country Club, The Springs Country Club, Desert Island Country Club, Mission Hills Country Club, Morningside Country Club, and the full range of Rancho Mirage country club communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level one-bedroom condo with mountain views, a spacious three-bedroom retreat with golf course frontage, or a turnkey seasonal property in one of Rancho Mirage's most welcoming private communities, 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 Sunrise 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.
