Members are connected by a common bond comprised of fun, wellness, and genuine camaraderie - it's The Ironwood Spirit.
Ironwood Country Club is a premier, equity owned, golf and lifestyle community nestled in Palm Desert, California. With two full 18-hole golf courses—the South Course featuring lush fairways and water-features and the North Course offering a strategic, shot-making layout—members enjoy top-tier golf amid desert beauty. Beyond golf, Ironwood offers robust wellness, racquet sports and social amenities: nine high-quality tennis courts, ten pickleball courts, a full wellness center and program of group-exercise, spa services and “clubs within the club” (like hiking, wine, art, bridge) that enhance the sense of belonging and community. The club’s mission emphasizes “exceptional lifestyle experiences in a diverse, thriving, and activity-rich golf course community,” underscoring a commitment to integrity, value, and generational relevance for all members.
Beyond golf, the club provides a range of lifestyle choices including dining, fitness, racquet sports, bocce ball, social activities, and more. Acclaimed for our “Clubs Within The Club” platform, share time with like minded friends. Enjoying activities in great facilities set among pristine desert landscapes is a hallmark of time spent here. Explore everything we have to offer and join our exceptional lifestyle.
Test your golf skills at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, offering two private 18-hole courses designed by renowned architects. The two championship 18-hole golf courses consist of a par 72, ranging from 4,757 to 7,274 from various tees, and a par 71, ranging from 4,505 to 6,088. Golf activities are organized through the Women Golfers of Ironwood (WGI), which includes the WGI-18 and WGI-9, Ironwoodies (Putters), and the Ironwood Men’s Club (IMC). There are various events such as Annual Tournaments, weekly Men’s and Women’s club events, and Group play for both men and women golfers who are interested. Beyond golf, the club provides a range of lifestyle choices including dining, fitness, racquet sports, bocce ball, social activities, and more. Acclaimed for our “Clubs Within The Club” platform, share time with like minded friends. Enjoying activities in great facilities set among pristine desert landscapes is a hallmark of time spent here. Explore everything we have to offer and join our exceptional lifestyle.​​​
Regular Proprietary Golf
Initiation Fee $70,000
Monthly Dues & Fees $2,455
Full golf membership which includes the use of two championship golf courses and practice facilities, 9 tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, 2 pop-tennis courts, bocce ball, a state-of-the-art wellness center, complimentary group exercise classes, spa services, dining, and Club social events and activities.
Executive Golf
Initiation Fee $70,000
Monthly Dues & Fees $1,228
This membership is available to new Members under the age of 55 and includes the use of all club facilities available for the Regular Proprietary Golf Members. Dues are half of the regular golf membership until the end of age eligibility at which time the membership may be converted to a Regular Proprietary Golf Membership.
(Updated Nov 2025)
Social Membership
Initiation Fee $15,000
Monthly Dues & Fees $874
Membership includes the use of all club facilities but has limited golf privileges. Golf access in season is limited to 6 times with some restrictions, green fees apply. Social Members will also have summer golf privileges, summer green fees apply. Optional practice facilities access is available for an annual fee.
(Updated Nov 2025)
Golf Membership: $60,000
Golf Monthly Dues: $1,924 (+ Monthly Facility Capital Charge: $150)
Executive Golf (under 55) Membership: $50,000
Monthly Dues: $963 (+ Monthly Facility Capital Charge: $75)
Social Fitness/Tennis Initiation: $10,000
Social Dues: $593
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