Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon

The Champions course at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon sits in Beaumont, California, in the San Gorgonio Pass area east of Los Angeles. Designed by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt, the course occupies terrain characteristic of Southern California's inland valleys, where the landscape transitions between desert and mountain environments. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography of Tukwet Canyon, incorporating elevation changes and native vegetation into the playing experience. Curley and Schmidt, who have collaborated on numerous resort and daily-fee courses throughout the western United States and internationally, brought their experience with dramatic sites to this project. The design philosophy typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward course management. The Champions course features the kind of risk-reward opportunities and visual variety that define much of their portfolio work. The facility operates as part of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians' gaming and resort complex, serving both resort guests and public play. The location in the Beaumont area places the course in a region known for its wind patterns, which can significantly influence club selection and strategy. The setting provides views of the surrounding San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain ranges, giving the course a sense of scale within the broader Southern California landscape.