Morningside at The Club at Morningside

The Club at Morningside in Rancho Mirage features a Jack Nicklaus design that occupies a relatively flat desert site in the Coachella Valley. Opened in the late 1980s, the course reflects Nicklaus's approach to desert golf during that era, incorporating strategic bunkering, water features, and the characteristic desert landscape of the region. The routing takes advantage of mountain views that define the Rancho Mirage area, with the Santa Rosa Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop to the east.

The course layout emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than extreme length or elevation change, typical of valley-floor desert designs. Fairways are defined by desert waste areas and native vegetation, requiring accuracy off the tee. Water comes into play on several holes, and the greens feature the contouring and undulation associated with Nicklaus designs from this period. The bunkering is substantial, both in size and placement, framing landing areas and green complexes.

Morningside operates as a private club and maintains a relatively low profile compared to some of its more prominent neighbors in the Coachella Valley. The club serves a membership that includes both full-time residents and seasonal visitors to the desert resort area. The setting provides the quiet, secluded atmosphere characteristic of private clubs in Rancho Mirage, with the course integrated into a residential community.