Indian Springs Golf Club

Indian Springs Golf Club sits in Indio, within the Coachella Valley of Southern California's desert region. Designed by John Gurley Sr., the course reflects the work of an architect active in California during the mid-twentieth century, when desert golf development began expanding beyond the established Palm Springs corridor. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the valley floor, with mountain views providing a backdrop typical of courses in this part of Riverside County. The design incorporates water features and mature landscaping that have developed over the decades since opening, creating definition along fairways in an otherwise open desert environment. Bermuda grass surfaces are standard for the region's climate, and the course operates as a semi-private facility serving both members and daily-fee players. Indian Springs functions as a neighborhood amenity within its residential community, offering a straightforward test of golf without the severe hazards or dramatic elevation changes found at some of the valley's more prominent resort courses. Indio itself lies east of Palm Desert and Palm Springs, positioning the course in a less densely developed section of the Coachella Valley. The club provides a local option for golfers seeking access to desert conditions and year-round play without the premium pricing of higher-profile venues. The layout remains a working example of mid-century desert course architecture, serving its community with consistent conditioning and a familiar routing.