- 7Documented amenities
- 1950Founded
Thunderbird Country Club is a private country club in Rancho Mirage, California, in Riverside County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $50,000, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active and traditional.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
The listed initiation fee for Golf membership is $50,000.
The listed annual membership dues for Golf membership are $22,440. That is approximately $1,870 per month before other fees.
Initiation fee
$50,000
Membership dues
$22,440
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Thunderbird Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
- Application process
- Membership is by member invitation; an existing member applies for a prospective member as a nominee through the club's membership process.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Thunderbird Country Club include practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Thunderbird Country Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 71
Course design
- Architects
- Lawrence Hughes
- Ted Robinson
Policies
Documented policies for Thunderbird Country Club cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Guests generally must be accompanied by a member unless staying in Club cottages or otherwise approved; guest use is limited under Club rules.
- Dress code
- Golf attire is required on the course and practice facilities. Men's golf shirts must have collars and be tucked into neat pants or shorts; Club rules also specify country-club-casual standards in clubhouse areas.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 29.7% of 259 researched California Club records.
- Golf-first
- Socially active
- Traditional
Culture context
A traditional, golf-first and socially active club culture.
Club History
How long Thunderbird Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Construction of Thunderbird's desert golf course began in 1950.
Thunderbird Ranch and Country Club officially opened on January 9, 1951.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- Thunderbird Country Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Thunderbird Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in California and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1950
That represents about 76 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 73% of 271 other California Club records with a usable founding year and 57% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1965 in California and 1959 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, racquets and pool
This combination is also documented at 165 other California Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.
Club culture
Traditional
This documented Culture trait is shared by 29.7% of 259 researched California Club records and 35.2% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- www.realestateranchomirage.com/rancho-mirage/thunderbird-co… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.thunderbirdcc.org/story/thunderbird-ranch Research SourceSupports: Club history
- members.thunderbirdcc.org/course-tour Research SourceSupports: General research
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- members.thunderbirdcc.org/files/2023.2024 Guest and Dress P… Research SourceSupports: General research
- members.thunderbirdcc.org/history Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.thunderbirdcc.org Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.thunderbirdcc.org/guest-dress-policy Research SourceSupports: General research