About Palm Desert's Big Horn Golf Club

Golf lovers rejoice! There is the perfect place in Palm Desert for you to take a look at: Bighorn Golf Club. There are fantastic views, lovely homes, and two huge courses that boast full clubhouses and amenities. Whether you're a golfer or not, the neighborhood is beautifully designed and has much to offer any kind of lifestyle. In this brief article we'll take a look at what the courses have to offer, as well as the other ways this neighborhood is sure to impress.

The two golf courses are championship level, eighteen hole, full length courses. The Mountains course was designed by Arthur Hills, while the Canyon course was done by Tom Fazio. Both of these courses have long-standing reputations, and many have appeared in tournaments on television. The clubhouse is frequented by professional golfers in the area, and the golf shop is ranked in the top twenty-five private shops for the last seven years. There's even a five star restaurant on site. Other bonuses include a junior golf program for kids of all sizes, professionals on staff at all times, and four driving ranges to get your game up to speed. The Bighorn Golf Club is a veritable golfer's paradise surrounded by Palm Desert luxury real estate.!

However, one doesn't have to be into golf to enjoy Bighorn Golf Club. There are plenty of other activities that are sure to pique your interest. There are professional tennis lessons as well as weekly clinics and tournaments, a fitness center, complete with spa and salon, and even a wine and culinary arts program. There are plenty of seasonal, yearly, and monthly events to attend, and a newsletter to keep you informed. All this, and all within a single neighborhood might sound too good to be true to some people, but all this and more is available to residents.

There are lots of ways to enjoy the luxury of the Bighorn Golf Club, and many of them manifest in the ways to get around. A private club limousine can be called at any time, and a private jet service is ready to take you anywhere you like. There are lots of dining venues within a few minutes' drive, a dog park for pet owners, and lots of activities for kids. Twenty-four hour roaming security, manned gates, trash and recycling, full cable service, even common area maintenance - the list goes on. Bighorn Golf Club is truly a paradise to be enjoyed.

BIG HORN in Palm Desert is considered one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the Coachella Valley. This private guard gated golf course community is built at the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains sharing views with the Big Horn Sheep of the valley floor below. There are approximately 570 homes at Big Horn located at 255 Palowet Drive in Palm Desert. Big Horn is a full service club offering the following amenities:

Two Championship Golf Courses

1. Mountains by Arthur Hills - spectacular elevations with five teeing areas from novice to competitive
2. Canyons by Tom Fazio - wide rolling fairways and water features with spectacular valley vista views.

Clubhouse- 40,000 Square Feet of Member Services with dining, golf shop, locker rooms offering steam, sauna and whirlpools.

Tennis Courts (4) and Full Tennis Program with weekly clinics, professional lessons & tournaments

Pools - 25 yard lap pool and separate water exercise pool

Golf Pro Shop- listed among the top 25 Private Shops for 7 years includes

1. Junior Golf Program
2. 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year & 4 Golf Professionals on Staff
3. Golf Hosts Available Daily and ProVI Practice Balls on 4 Driving Ranges

Fine Dining Restaurants include:

1. The Pour House
2. The Golf House
3. The Marketplace
4. Canyons Fine Dining
5. Clubhouse Dining Room
6. Poolside Dining
7. Take Out Service

Spa & Salon - 13,000 Square Feet with personal trainers, therapists & fitness classes

Annual Member Events - From 60 - 70 events to meet the interests of all members

Private Jet Service & Private Club Limousine

Dog Park with separate areas for large and small dogs

Onsite Concierge & Business Service Center

HOA Dues include common area maintenance, 24 hour guard gated community, in-house privacy staff, on-site central security station monitoring homes, roaming security staff, cable television, trash removal and recycling.

CURRENT AVAILABLE LISTINGS IN BIG HORN GOLF CLUB

1. $1,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 2,905 sq. ft.
2. $1,995,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 2,660 sq. ft.
3. $2,295,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 2,905 sq. ft.
4. $2,695,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,537 sq. ft.
5. $2,950,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
6. $2,965,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
7. $2,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,513 sq. ft.
8. $2,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,376 sq. ft.
9. $3,200,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,650 sq. ft.
10. $3,200,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,046 sq. ft.
11. $3,750,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,023 sq. ft.
12. $3,950,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,596 sq. ft.
13. $3,975,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,500 sq. ft.
14. $4,850,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,618 sq. ft.
15. $4,980,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,031 sq. ft.
16. $4,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,656 sq. ft.
17. $5,200,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,920 sq. ft.
18. $5,600,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 6,065 sq. ft.
19. $7,300,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 7,200 sq. ft.
20. $7,995,000 - 4 bdrms/5 baths, apprx. 5,974 sq. ft.
21. $9,985,000 - 6 bdrms/7.5 baths, apprx. 9,550 sq. ft.
22. $11,900,000 - 4 bdrms/4.75 baths, apprx. 9,798 sq. ft.
23. $13,900,000 - 7 bdrms/7.5 baths, apprx. 12,248 sq. ft.

RECENT SALES IN BIG HORN GOLF CLUB

1. Sold 5/13/08 for $1,750,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 2,486 sq. ft.
2. Sold 5/23/08 for $2,500,000 - 3 bdrms/4 baths, apprx. 4,094 sq. ft.
3. Sold 7/01/08 for $2,500,000 - 3 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,900 sq. ft.
4. Sold 5/02/08 for $2,900,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
5. Sold 7/31/08 for $3,000,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,320 sq. ft.
6. Sold 4/09/08 for $3,600,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 6,233 sq. ft.
7. Sold 6/09/08 for $4,000,000 - 3 bdrms/3.75 baths, apprx. 5,224 sq. ft.
8. Sold 3/28/08 for $4,700,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,078 sq. ft.
9. Sold 3/13/08 for $4,750,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 6,061 sq. ft.
10. Sold 7/01/08 for $5,725,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 6,700 sq. ft.
11. Sold 6/13/08 for $5,700,000 - 4 bdrms/4 baths, apprx. 7,112 sq. ft.
12. Sold 7/25/08 for $6,250,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,988 sq. ft.
13. Sold 4/23/08 for $6,650,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 6,856 sq. ft.
14. Sold 4/03/08 for $6,830,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,411 sq. ft.
15. Sold 5/30/08 for $9,600,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 8,878 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homesat Big Horn Golf Club or any other community in the Coachella Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please give us a call at (760) 567-9100.

Copyright 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Big Horn Golf Club - A Golf Course Community in Palm Desert". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.