{"product_id":"bighorn-country-club-palm-desert","title":"Bighorn Country Club","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bh-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-kicker\"\u003eThe Desert Oasis Insider field guide · Palm Desert, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-lead\"\u003eBighorn is a study in contrasts: sculptural homes against raw desert rock, emerald golf corridors below rugged ridgelines, and a private club campus built around far more than the next round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown officially as \u003cstrong\u003eBIGHORN Golf Club\u003c\/strong\u003e, this South Palm Desert community brings two championship courses together with contemporary architecture, dining, wellness and an unusually wide collection of member services. Explore its setting through twelve daytime aerial photographs by Mark Miller and an AI-altered evening interpretation, then use the practical directory below to understand how the pieces fit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-facts\" aria-label=\"Bighorn at a glance\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanta Rosa foothills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSouth Palm Desert · Highway 74\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe golf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo distinctive 18s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eArthur Hills + Tom Fazio\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA private club campus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGolf · dining · wellness · racquets\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 aerial perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCaptured June 8, 2026\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"bh-callout\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for homes, prices or ownership research?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue to our separate \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/bighorn-golf-club-home-buying-study-guide\"\u003eBighorn Home Buying Study Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, including the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/bighorn-golf-club-home-buying-study-guide#current-mls-market\"\u003eMLS Market Explorer\u003c\/a\u003e. This visual club profile focuses on the place, the amenities and the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-setting\"\u003eThe setting: where the city meets the mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing these aerial views reveal is how much the terrain determines the experience. Fairways trace corridors through the foothills. Homes occupy pockets between rock slopes, greens and winding roads. In places, a broad view across the neighborhood gives way almost immediately to a close wall of desert mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBighorn sits along Highway 74 above central Palm Desert. El Paseo’s shops, galleries and restaurants and the McCallum Theatre are nearby city destinations. The club promotes its proximity to them; actual travel time depends on the gate, destination, traffic and season. The photographs show why this address feels connected to the desert landscape even while the city remains within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003eLocation reference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/central-coachella-valley-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBighorn’s location overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-mountain-golf-estates-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 1 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-mountain-golf-estates-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206672\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Aerial panorama of Bighorn golf fairways and custom homes below the Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Fairways and custom residences share the frame with steep, largely natural mountain slopes.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-highway-74-desert-golf-edge-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 8 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-highway-74-desert-golf-edge-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206727\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Highway 74 curving through desert mountains beside Bighorn fairways and homes.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e08 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Highway 74 makes the transition between Palm Desert and the mountain landscape visible in a single view.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-golf\"\u003eTwo courses. Two design signatures.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMountains course, designed by Arthur Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCanyons course, designed by Tom Fazio\u003c\/strong\u003e, are Bighorn’s central golf pairing. Each has eighteen holes and its own relationship to the desert terrain. The club’s public course pages provide hole-by-hole pars and distances across multiple tees—a more useful starting point than a single back-tee yardage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-two\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bh-kicker\"\u003eArthur Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMountains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club’s signature hillside setting and the finishing green below the contemporary clubhouse put the landscape and architecture into the same golf experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/golf\/mountains-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExplore the Mountains hole guide ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bh-kicker\"\u003eTom Fazio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCanyons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second championship layout broadens the golf offering. Bighorn’s history dates its opening to December 1998, following the community’s expansion across Highway 74.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/golf\/canyons-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExplore the Canyons hole guide ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBighorn’s tournament story includes the Battles at Bighorn, Skins Games and LPGA Samsung World Championships. Its member golf offering also includes practice facilities, a Golf Learning Center and instruction. Ask the golf staff about the current practice setup, coaching, guest play and seasonal course schedule when arranging a visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003eGolf references: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial golf overview\u003c\/a\u003e and the individual course guides above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-lake-fairways-golf-homes-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 10 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-lake-fairways-golf-homes-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206752\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Bighorn golf lake, sand bunkers and green fairways bordered by custom homes.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e A lake, bright bunkers, golf turf and neighboring homes illustrate the close relationship between course and community.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-clubhouse\"\u003eThe clubhouse as architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBighorn’s clubhouse is instantly recognizable from above. Its sweeping roof forms, glass walls and layered terraces create a strong contemporary silhouette, softened by palms, stone and water. The building overlooks the Mountains course’s eighteenth green, with the lake and rocky landscape extending the composition beyond its walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club describes an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80,000-square-foot building including the clubhouse and four custom penthouse residences\u003c\/strong\u003e. That distinction matters: the entire figure is not member amenity space. Guy Dreier is credited with the penthouse floor plans and the interiors of residences 301 and 303.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe social spaces include The Pour House, private dining, locker-room lounges, card rooms, a boardroom, The Hub and the Event Terrace. Their range helps explain the building’s role: it serves meetings, meals and gatherings as well as golf. In the photographs, the contrast between its broad roof and the much smaller surrounding homes makes its scale especially clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/clubhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eArchitecture and facilities: Bighorn’s clubhouse overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-arrival-aerial-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 3 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-arrival-aerial-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206691\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Bighorn clubhouse entrance, curved roofline and landscaped arrival drive, with construction visible nearby.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e03 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e The arrival side of the clubhouse. Work areas and equipment visible in the June 2026 photograph remain part of the scene.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-terraces-greenside-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 11 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-terraces-greenside-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206758\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Bighorn clubhouse terraces overlooking a golf green, bunker and lake, with construction behind.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e The course-facing terraces connect the clubhouse visually to the finishing green, bunkers and lake.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-clubhouse-evening-mark-miller-enhanced.png?v=1794203583\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"AI-altered evening view of Bighorn clubhouse with digitally created nighttime lighting.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eAI-altered evening interpretation based on Mark Miller’s aerial photograph. The nighttime lighting was digitally created; this is not a nighttime capture.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-dining\"\u003eDining, from coffee to an evening out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official dining overview describes nine indoor and outdoor venues across the campus. The selection ranges from casual stops to a more formal dinner, with takeout and campus delivery also advertised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-two\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Pour House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clubhouse gathering place with indoor and terrace seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCanyons Steak House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club’s evening steakhouse setting, with views and an entertainment component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Golf House\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast and lunch above the Canyons driving range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Marketplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee, juices, casual food and frozen treats near the family play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate dining, the locker-room venues, The Hub and the Event Terrace complete the published lineup. For a specific meal or occasion, confirm current opening days, reservations, guest privileges, dress expectations and menus directly. These are private club venues; this page is not a public restaurant booking service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/five-star-cuisine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExplore the official dining directory\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-active\"\u003eWellness, swimming and court sports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closer aerial perspective reveals a compact active campus near the clubhouse: courts, the lap pool, landscaping and paths sit together rather than disappearing into the larger golf landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-two\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpa \u0026amp; fitness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spa \u0026amp; Wellness Center advertises treatments, a hair and beauty salon, a fitness center, personal training and group classes. Published examples include yoga, Pilates, spin, TRX and water aerobics. The pool and cabanas offer another way to spend time outdoors. Check the current class calendar and treatment menu for availability and separate charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/spa-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpa \u0026amp; wellness details ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTennis, pickleball \u0026amp; bocce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official court-sports page lists two clay tennis courts, two hard tennis courts, four dedicated pickleball courts and bocce. It also describes instruction, clinics, supervised drop-in play and seasonal competitions. Court count tells only part of the story; programming and the ability to find a game shape the daily experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/court-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCourt sports \u0026amp; programming ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-pickleball-courts-bocce-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 6 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-pickleball-courts-bocce-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206713\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Four pickleball courts and a bocce court surrounded by desert landscaping at Bighorn.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e06 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Four pickleball courts and the adjacent bocce court, photographed from above.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-tennis-pool-campus-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 5 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-tennis-pool-campus-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206706\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Bighorn clubhouse, tennis courts, lap pool and adjacent construction area.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e05 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Courts and the lap pool beside the clubhouse campus; the image also records construction present on the capture date.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-beyond\"\u003eThe amenities beyond the fairways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eThe Vault \u0026amp; Redline Lounge\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vault combines a private automobile gallery and vehicle space with the Redline Lounge. The club describes a 24,000-square-foot facility built around members’ interest in cars. The collection changes; the presence of a gallery does not imply public admission or an automatically allocated storage space. Ask about current access, availability and terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/the-vault\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInside The Vault ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFamily activities \u0026amp; places for dogs\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kiddin’ Around Play Park, junior golf, sports activities and family events extend the experience to younger members and visiting family. The Marketplace sits near the play park and a dog park. Ask for the seasonal calendar and age-specific programs rather than assuming every activity operates daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/family-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFamily amenities ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eConcierge \u0026amp; transportation\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBighorn advertises concierge assistance, private car service and private aviation arrangements. These services can make travel and everyday logistics part of the club experience. They have their own scheduling, availability and charges; a membership should not be read as a promise of complimentary flights or car journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTransportation services ↗\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/amenities\/concierge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eConcierge ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-design\"\u003eHomes in the landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese photographs are particularly useful for understanding the community’s visual language. Long rooflines, generous glass, outdoor terraces, pools and warm stone sit against a much rougher background. Some homes face open golf corridors; others nestle into the hillside. A single wide view can show several very different approaches to living with the same terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the edges of each property: where a terrace meets native rock, how a pool follows the house, and where trees soften the transition to a neighboring fairway. This is the architectural context of Bighorn. For individual homes, floor plans, privacy, condition and market evidence, use the separate study guide and a property visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-desert-estate-pool-architecture-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 4 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-desert-estate-pool-architecture-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206699\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Custom Bighorn desert estate with stone walls, solar panels and a pool overlooking rocky terrain.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e04 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Stone, glass, solar panels and a long pool define this hillside residence. The photograph illustrates architecture, not an available listing.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-hillside-homes-fairway-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 2 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-hillside-homes-fairway-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206685\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Hillside homes surrounding a green fairway and desert rock formations at Bighorn Golf Club.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e02 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e Custom homes follow a golf corridor into the mountain setting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-history\"\u003eA short history of the vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club traces its early development to Westinghouse. In 1996, R.D. Hubbard and a group of member investors purchased the land and development rights, a pivotal step in the community’s evolution. The Canyons course opened in December 1998. Televised Battles at Bighorn later brought the setting to a much larger audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuing story is visible in the campus itself: golf, architecture, gathering places and specialist amenities have accumulated into a distinctive club identity. The June 2026 photographs also capture work in progress near the clubhouse—a reminder that a club landscape changes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/the-bighorn-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead Bighorn’s own account of its history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-membership\"\u003eMembership: the published starting point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecked \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 8, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bighorn’s official membership page lists these initiation fees:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-table\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Published initiation fees\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInitiation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePublished scope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClub Membership\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$275,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocial and non-golf amenities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGolf Membership\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$375,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf plus non-golf amenities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are alternative membership categories. The public page states that residency requirements apply and advertises member golf without tee times. It describes Club Membership as a non-equity, non-voting, non-refundable, non-transferable license; Golf Membership as non-proprietary, non-voting and non-transferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures above are initiation fees, not the total annual cost. Current dues, assessments, guest charges and service fees require a direct quote. Membership documents govern eligibility and privileges. Contact the membership office at \u003ca href=\"tel:+17608347280\"\u003e760-834-7280\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:dhunton@bighorngolf.com\"\u003edhunton@bighorngolf.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-source\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial membership information and current terms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-visit\"\u003ePlan an informed visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBighorn is a private community. Arrange access in advance through the club, a host or an authorized property appointment. A map pin does not provide admission to the grounds, restaurants or golf courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-two\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClubhouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003caddress\u003e255 Palowet Drive\u003cbr\u003ePalm Desert, CA 92260\u003c\/address\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Bighorn+Golf+Club+255+Palowet+Drive+Palm+Desert+CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView clubhouse location ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bh-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBighorn Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003caddress\u003e535 Mesquite Hills\u003cbr\u003ePalm Desert, CA 92260\u003c\/address\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+17607735300\"\u003e760-773-5300\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighorngolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial Bighorn website ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat to ask before arriving\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich gate and check-in point should your appointment use?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich facilities will be included, and are advance reservations required?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat dress, guest and photography rules apply?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre any facilities affected by seasonal schedules or current work?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan you see the spaces you expect to use regularly, including courts, fitness and dining?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-santa-rosa-mountains-highway-74-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 9 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-santa-rosa-mountains-highway-74-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206745\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Rugged Santa Rosa Mountains and winding Highway 74 above the Bighorn area of Palm Desert.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e09 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e The mountain landscape above the community puts Bighorn’s foothill setting into a broader geographic context.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bh-faq\"\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Bighorn Country Club the same as BIGHORN Golf Club?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page covers BIGHORN Golf Club in Palm Desert, California—the community often searched for as Bighorn Country Club. It is distinct from similarly named clubs in other locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the public book a round or visit the clubhouse?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe club describes itself as private. Contact it directly about authorized guest access or an arranged visit; do not assume public tee times, restaurant access or walk-in tours are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is there to do besides golf?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe campus includes dining, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fitness, spa services, swimming, family activities and specialist amenities such as The Vault. Access and charges depend on the relevant arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo these photos show Bighorn as it looks today?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey were captured on June 8, 2026. The images have been enhanced with AI assistance for exposure, color and clarity. Fine details may differ from the originals; they are editorial views, not surveys or current-condition documentation. Construction visible in several scenes reflects that capture date. Landscape, facilities and conditions may since have changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I research homes and recent sales?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/bighorn-golf-club-home-buying-study-guide\"\u003eBighorn Home Buying Study Guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers property and ownership questions and includes a separately dated MLS Market Explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bh-perspectives\"\u003eThe final perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom above, Bighorn’s identity becomes easy to read: fairways frame the homes, architecture gives the club a recognizable center, and the mountains remain the largest presence in the scene. The photographs offer a way to explore that relationship before seeing it at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-golf-community-desert-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 12 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-golf-community-desert-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206765\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Aerial view across Bighorn golf corridors, custom homes and rugged desert mountain slopes.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e The wider community: golf, streets, residences and native slopes woven into the same foothill landscape.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"bh-photo\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-golf-mountain-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open photograph 7 at full size\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6813\/2121\/files\/bighorn-country-club-palm-desert-clubhouse-golf-mountain-panorama-2026-06-08-enhanced.png?v=1794206720\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Wide aerial view of Bighorn clubhouse, golf fairways, lake, court sports and mountain backdrop.\" width=\"1674\" height=\"940\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cspan\u003e07 \/ 12\u003c\/span\u003e A broad view ties the clubhouse, course, lake and active campus together. All twelve daytime photographs and the AI-altered evening view are available in the gallery above.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bh-next\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-kicker\"\u003eContinue exploring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGo deeper into Bighorn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/bighorn-golf-club-home-buying-study-guide\"\u003eRead the Home Buying Study Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/bighorn-golf-club-home-buying-study-guide#current-mls-market\"\u003eExplore the dated MLS market evidence →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/real-estate\/best-ultra-luxury-country-clubs-coachella-valley\"\u003eCompare Coachella Valley’s ultra-luxury clubs →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-vintage-club\"\u003eExplore The Vintage Club →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-reserve-club\"\u003eExplore The Reserve Club →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"bh-notes\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography \u0026amp; editorial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Miller \/ Desert Oasis Insider. Original aerial captures: June 8, 2026. Images enhanced with AI assistance for exposure, color and clarity. Original files retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch checked:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 8, 2026. Facility descriptions and membership information draw on the official Bighorn pages linked throughout. This independent editorial profile is not an official club publication or a membership offer. 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