East/South at Lakes Country Club

Lakes Country Club's East/South combination in Palm Desert brings together eighteen holes from Ted Robinson Sr.'s design work at this Coachella Valley facility. Robinson, known throughout California and the western United States for courses that integrate water features into desert and suburban settings, created multiple nines at Lakes Country Club that allow for varied routing combinations. The East and South nines form one of these pairings.

The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Palm Desert area, with the design relying on Robinson's signature use of lakes, streams, and strategic bunkering to define holes and create challenge. Water comes into play on numerous holes across both nines, requiring golfers to navigate carries and approach shots over or alongside hazards. The layout fits within the residential community structure common to the region, with homes bordering fairways and the overall setting reflecting the developed character of greater Palm Springs golf.

Palm Desert sits in the low desert east of the San Jacinto Mountains, and courses here benefit from the area's dry climate and winter golf season. Lakes Country Club operates as a private facility serving its membership, with the multiple-nine configuration allowing flexibility in course setup and maintenance rotation. The Robinson design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough water and sand hazards to test course management decisions.