Illustrative imageRancho Mirage, California
Thunderbird Country Club
About the club
This profile contains information gathered from publicly available sources and historical records. Due to the private nature of the club, some details may not be fully verifiable or may have changed. Thunderbird Country Club was established in 1951 as the first 18-hole golf course in the Coachella Valley . The club was developed by Johnny Dawson and Desi Arnaz, becoming a pioneering development that helped establish the desert region as a premier golf destination . The club's name was inspired by Native American thunder gods, and it became the prototype for the country club/residential development concept in the desert .
Amenities
Golf Course
Club House
Driving Range
Putting Greens
Pro Shop
Dining
Fitness
Swimming Pool
Membership
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Thunderbird Country Club
Membership
2026/27
Monthly Equivalent
On request
over 10 yrs
Year 1 Total
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Lifetime Total
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Location
70-737 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, California 92270, United States
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