North at Indian Canyons Golf Resort

The North Course at Indian Canyons Golf Resort sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs, designed by William F. Bell and opened in 1961. Bell, a prolific Southern California architect, routed the course through natural desert terrain characterized by sandy washes, native vegetation, and the distinctive rock formations that give the property its name. The layout takes advantage of the dramatic elevation changes and canyon features that define this part of the Coachella Valley.

The course plays through a landscape of mesquite, palo verde, and desert willow, with several holes incorporating the natural arroyos that cut through the property. The routing moves along the foothills, offering views of the surrounding mountains while presenting a traditional desert golf experience that predates the heavily manicured resort courses that would later dominate the region. The design reflects Bell's straightforward approach, emphasizing playability while respecting the natural contours and hazards of the desert environment.

Indian Canyons Golf Resort operates on land leased from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, whose reservation encompasses much of the area. The facility includes a second course, the South, also designed by Bell. The North Course represents an earlier era of Palm Springs golf, when courses worked more directly with native desert landscapes rather than transforming them entirely. The setting remains relatively natural compared to many neighboring layouts, maintaining the character of the canyons and washes that define the site.