Seven Lakes at Seven Lakes Country Club

Seven Lakes Country Club sits in the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs, designed by Ted Robinson Sr., a California-based architect known for incorporating extensive water features into his desert layouts. Robinson built a substantial practice across the western United States during the latter half of the twentieth century, and this course reflects his signature approach of integrating lakes and streams into arid landscapes. The name itself indicates the prominence of water in the routing, a characteristic that distinguishes many Robinson designs from the more minimalist desert courses in the region.

The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the valley floor, with the San Jacinto Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop to the west. Robinson's design philosophy emphasized strategic water placement that both challenges shot-making and creates visual definition on holes that might otherwise lack natural landform interest. Players encounter forced carries and risk-reward scenarios where water margins dictate club selection and approach angles. The conditioning and playability reflect the resources available to private country clubs in the Palm Springs area, where irrigation infrastructure supports lush fairways and greens year-round.

Seven Lakes functions as a traditional country club serving a membership drawn largely from seasonal residents and retirees attracted to the desert resort lifestyle. The facility includes the standard amenities expected of Coachella Valley clubs—dining, social programming, and tennis or fitness options—centered around golf as the primary recreational draw. The course provides a parkland-style alternative to the more rugged desert target golf found at some neighboring facilities.