Private Country ClubLa Quinta
La Quinta Country Club
Explore a historic private golf club and its surrounding neighborhoods through aerial photos, golf heritage, membership details and home-buying notes.
At a glance
- Location
- La Quinta · Avenue 50
- Club access
- Private · members & guests
- Golf
- 18 holes · Lawrence M. Hughes
- Established
- 1959
- Membership
- Separate from homeownership
Classic golf, established neighborhoods and a long place in La Quinta’s desert story.
La Quinta Country Club combines a private golf club with residential neighborhoods arranged around fairways, lakes and mature landscaping. Mark Miller’s aerial photographs offer a closer look at that relationship: homes facing green space, tiled roofs following curved streets, and outdoor living areas woven into the golf-course setting.
- Location: La Quinta, in the Avenue 50 and Eisenhower Drive area.
- Golf: An 18-hole private course designed by Lawrence M. Hughes.
- Heritage: Opened in 1959; a longtime host of the Bob Hope Classic, now The American Express.
- Membership: Club membership and homeownership are independent.
- Explore: Original aerial photography, club context and practical home-buying considerations.
A closer look at the setting
The photographs show a landscape shaped by water, tree-lined fairways and established homes. In the lake view, a fountain anchors the foreground while rows of residences follow the shoreline. The closer fairway photograph highlights how patios, homes and golf space meet. A third perspective reveals internal streets, pools and courts within the surrounding residential landscape.
These wider views help explain the layout, but the experience changes from one property to the next. A lake-facing patio, a home beside a fairway and an interior location can offer very different outlooks, privacy and afternoon sun. The pools and courts visible in the photographs should be treated as location context; access depends on the particular property, association and membership arrangement.
Golf and a place in desert history
The club’s Lawrence M. Hughes course opened in 1959. Its early years brought together golf and Hollywood personalities, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower dedicated the club in 1960. The club’s own heritage account identifies Frank Capra among its celebrated members.
Its long association with the Bob Hope Classic, now The American Express, connects it to one of the valley’s defining sporting traditions. The official course tour describes a layout where trees, water, bunkers and positioning matter throughout the round. It also provides hole-by-hole information and a downloadable scorecard for golfers who want to study the course in detail.
Explore the official course tour and scorecard.
Life beyond the fairway
The club’s published lifestyle offerings include pickleball, fitness and exercise facilities, alongside opportunities to spend time with other members. Its Santa Barbara–inspired clubhouse provides a setting for dining and social gatherings; the club reports that its interiors were updated and expanded in 2023.
This is a private club. Arrange any prospective-member visit directly with the membership team and confirm the guest arrangements that apply to your visit.
Membership and homeownership
The club is member owned and operated. Its membership page explicitly separates membership from owning a home on the property. Buying a nearby home does not automatically provide golf or clubhouse privileges.
Published categories include Regular Golf, Junior Executive and Social, and the club also invites inquiries about a Preview Program. Request current eligibility, availability, initiation charges, recurring dues and included privileges directly from the club. This guide does not quote fees from older membership brochures.
Contact the club about membership.
Considering a home here
Begin with the La Quinta Country Club homes on Bloom. Use the photographs to understand the wider setting, then evaluate the specific property and its documents.
- Outdoor living: Compare patio orientation, shade, privacy and proximity to golf activity.
- Property condition: Review the roof, mechanical systems, windows, drainage and the scope of previous renovations.
- Association responsibilities: Identify the association serving the home and confirm current dues, maintenance obligations and any assessments.
- Amenity access: Establish which pools, courts or other facilities belong to that association and which require separate club membership.
- Intended use: Review the rules affecting guests, leasing and alterations before choosing a property.
For help comparing locations and homes, connect with Mark Miller or explore the Coachella Valley Real Estate Guide.
Explore more of La Quinta
Continue through the La Quinta city collection and Coachella Valley Atlas. Nearby resources include Old Town La Quinta, La Quinta Resort & Club and Duna La Quinta. La Quinta Country Club is a separate club from La Quinta Resort & Club and Rancho La Quinta.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Quinta Country Club open for public tee times?
It is a private club. Contact the club about membership and permitted guest access before planning to play.
Does buying a home include club membership?
No automatic membership should be assumed. The club states that membership and homeownership are independent.
When did La Quinta Country Club open?
The club dates its course opening to 1959 and its dedication by President Eisenhower to 1960.
Is this the same as La Quinta Resort & Club?
No. They are separate destinations. Check the specific club and course name when arranging golf or researching a home.
What are the HOA dues and club fees?
Obtain the current association documents for the specific home and a separate membership quotation from the club. This page does not apply one fee schedule to every property or membership category.
Photography by Mark Miller · September 23, 2026. Club information checked September 24, 2026.
Sources and further reading
Desert Oasis Insider · From the Atlas
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