The Vintage Club - Mountain Course
Palm Springs, California
One of the most exclusive private clubs in the desert, The Vintage Club in Indian Wells features two Tom Fazio courses in a gated community of extraordinary wealth. The Mountain Course is the more dramatic of the two, with desert washes, mountain views, and Fazio's bold shaping.
History & Heritage
The Vintage Club opened its Mountain Course in 1979 within a 712-acre ultra-exclusive residential community in Indian Wells, originally designed by George and Tom Fazio. Tom Fazio completed an extensive redesign in 2014. The club also features a Desert Course (1984).
With no tee times — members simply walk up and play — the Vintage Club is one of the most prestigious private communities in the United States. Membership is reportedly around $300,000 with annual dues of approximately $17,500. The club\'s 80,000-square-foot clubhouse was renovated in 2016.
Membership has historically included presidents, billionaires, and entertainment icons.
Signature Holes
Widely considered the signature hole, featuring dramatic elevation changes set against the Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop. The mountain framing creates one of the most memorable par 4s in desert golf.
What to Expect
Dramatic elevation changes, impeccable conditioning, and a layout blending seamlessly into its mountainside setting. The course threads holes into the shadow of the Santa Rosa Mountains with a uniquely natural desert aesthetic.
Only open during cooler months (roughly October through May). Expect a serene, unhurried atmosphere with very few players on the course at any time.
Among the most exclusive private clubs in America — access requires membership or member invitation.
Playing Tips
Fazio rewards precision off the tee over raw distance. Course management is paramount.
The undulating greens demand local knowledge. Ask your host about pin positions and break tendencies.
Desert air and elevation changes affect club selection throughout. Trust your yardage device.
Highlights
- ✓ Ultra-exclusive Indian Wells private club
- ✓ Tom Fazio desert mountain design
- ✓ Among the most prestigious desert clubs
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