First Tee Of Coachella Valley

Palm Desert sits at the heart of the Coachella Valley, one of the most golf-saturated corridors in the country. The valley floor, flanked by the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains to the south and west, offers a desert landscape of striking visual drama — stark brown peaks, creosote flats, and an almost surreal clarity of light. With well over 100 courses within a short drive, this is serious golf country, attracting players of every level from snowbird retirees to serious competitors chasing winter sunshine.

First Tee programs exist to open golf to young people who might not otherwise find their way onto a course, and a dedicated 18-hole facility reflects a real commitment to that mission. Rather than a traditional private or resort experience, this is a place built around access, instruction, and the idea that golf belongs to everyone — not just those who can afford the country-club door.

For visitors, that context matters. This is where the next generation of Coachella Valley golfers is getting its start.