North at Ironwood Country Club

The North Course at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert represents a collaboration among three notable architects—Arnold Palmer, John Fought, and Ted Robinson Sr.—whose combined vision shaped this desert layout. The course sits within the Coachella Valley, where the surrounding Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the playing corridors. Like many Palm Desert courses, the North Course navigates terrain characterized by desert vegetation, strategic water features, and the firm, fast conditions typical of the region's arid climate.

The routing takes advantage of the natural desert landscape while incorporating the design philosophies of its three architects. Palmer's influence typically emphasizes playability and strategic options for golfers of varying abilities, while Robinson's work often features prominent water elements that both challenge shot-making and enhance visual appeal. The combination creates a layout where water hazards and desert waste areas frame fairways and greens, requiring thoughtful course management alongside solid ball-striking.

Ironwood Country Club operates as a private club serving the Palm Desert community, part of the broader collection of desert golf facilities that have made the Coachella Valley a significant winter golf destination. The North Course shares the property with Ironwood's South Course, offering members variety in their regular play. The club's setting provides the temperate winter conditions and mountain views characteristic of the region's golf culture, where courses typically see their heaviest play during the cooler months from November through April.