Thorntree Golf Club

Semi PrivateThe Club serves members but also accepts some non-member public access, such as paid outside play.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.RelaxedThe atmosphere is casual and low-key rather than formal.
  • 7Documented amenities
  • 1983Founded
Map illustration marking the location of Thorntree Golf Club in DeSoto, Texas.

Thorntree Golf Club is a semi private country club in DeSoto, Texas, in Dallas County. It is operated by City of DeSoto; managed by Encore Leisure Group.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, tennis and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $1,250, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf, social and family memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, relaxed and community-oriented.

Location & Directions

825 W Wintergreen Rd, DeSoto, TX, 75115
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

Available information estimates the initiation fee for Golf Membership membership at approximately $1,250. Other sources report a higher figure of approximately $2,500.

Available information estimates the annual membership dues for Golf Membership membership at approximately $2,500. That is approximately $208.33 per month before other fees. Other sources report a higher figure of approximately $5,000.

Initiation fee

$1,250

One Time · Golf Membership · Estimate

Membership dues

$2,500

Annual · Golf Membership · Estimate

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.

Additional Fees & Minimums

These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.

Cart or trail fee

$14

Monthly · Golf Member Range Fee · Effective 2026

Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join Thorntree Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 1.6% of 190 researched Texas Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Full Privilege Family Golf; Family Tennis; Family Social
Golf membership
Yes
Social membership
Yes
Family membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Request membership information from the club's Membership Director.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at Thorntree Golf Club include clubhouse, dining, tennis and other documented facilities.

Racquet sports

Court details
  • 6 Lighted Tennis courts

Club facilities and recreation

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Tennis
  • Weddings Events
  • Driving Range
  • Practice Facility
  • Pro Shop

Golf

Golf at Thorntree Golf Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • Thorntree Golf Club18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Mark Mai

Policies

Documented policies for Thorntree Golf Club cover dress requirements and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Dress code
Golf requires collared shirts and golf-appropriate attire; denim, cut-offs, athletic shorts, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited on the course and practice areas.
Tee-time policy
Golf reservations may be made up to seven days in advance.

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 20.4% of 162 researched Texas Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Relaxed
  • Community-oriented

Culture context

A golf-first, community-oriented and relaxed club culture.

Club History

How long Thorntree Golf 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.

  1. Thorntree Golf Club was built in 1983 by the Richard Mai family.

Additional Club Details

Thorntree Golf Club is operated by City of DeSoto; managed by Encore Leisure Group.

Ownership or operator
City of DeSoto; managed by Encore Leisure Group

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Thorntree Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Texas 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 1983

That represents about 43 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 36% of 171 other Texas Club records with a usable founding year and 28% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1973 in Texas and 1960 nationwide.

Blank or unresearched fields are excluded, the number of Clubs compared varies by fact, and this Club is never counted in its own comparison group. These are benchmarks from our own directory, not market-wide estimates, so treat them as directional rather than exact.

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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.

  1. golflifenavigators.com/composite/thorntree-country-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.thorntreecc.com/faq Cost SourceSupports: Additional fees
  3. www.thorntreecc.com/club Research SourceSupports: Club history
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  1. www.desototexas.gov/229/Thorntree-Golf-Club-Updates Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.thorntreecc.com Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.thorntreecc.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
  4. www.thorntreecc.com/membership Research SourceSupports: General research