The Canadians are here..the Canadians are here! That’s what we locals say every Winter now..it’s changed from “The Snowbirds are here..” As a largely Resort Community, we are very happy every winter season when out of towners flock to our warm, winter weather. As a local, I love the slower pace of life, the lesser levels of traffic and the “local” feel to dining and dancing during the hot summers. But..I also LOVE the winter influx of our seasonal friends.Coachella Valley's most expensive homes. Let's take a look at the top tier prices for our Coachella … [Read More...]
Palm Desert Country Club Back in the Swing !!!
Finally the Palm Desert Country Club is back in the game. During the past few years, the golf course owner filed for bankruptcy and closed the course down . . . meanwhile, allowing the nearly 50 year old course to deteriorate. Imagine having a home in PD Country Club and looking out your back windows only to see dead grass and weeds where once were emerald green manicured fairways. Not only were aesthetics devalued, but values of the homes in the club went down as a result . . . in an already depressed market. Foreclosured and short saled homes were abundant and it was a depressing scene.
Enter a group of Canadian partners called PD Investments which bought the 27 hole golf course last year. Things began to shape up in the neighborhood very quickly. There are fewer homes for sale now, they’ve been bought and tidied up, bringing property values back up again.
PDCC’s director of golf, David Zickau, was hired in November and asked to embrace a simple philosophy as he moved forward in his new position . . . and that was to make the club friendly for all who go there. The course was overseeded, new carts brought in and other improvements were made to bring the club back up after 18 months of being closed.
The club’s management goal is to provide affordable golf at a high quality course, and there are membership packages available for every level of golfer. A round of golf can be had for $45 to $69, depending on time of day. Memberships range from $3,300 for single to $4,500 for a couple, with special rates for snowbirds. In addition, improvements have been made to the 13,000sf clubhouse – such as a new outside patio area with 4 fire pits.
The Palm Desert Country Club’s golf course has been almost fully booked since re-opening, and hopefully the young and enthusiastic staff will continue to please members and attract newcomers. Kudos to PD Investments for their commitment to bringing the club back and hopefully exceeding expectations.
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