Indian Wells, CA

C.W. Driver Companies, serving California since 1919, today announced the completion of a $25.4M renovation at the historic Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells, CA. The much-anticipated project included improvements and expansion to the main clubhouse as well as a complete revamp of the tennis courts complex, including a new pavilion structure.  

Originally opened in 1979, the private country club built on a former date orchard is now a spacious resort boasting mountain views, tranquil lakes, and several recreational offerings, including tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course designed by famed golf course architect Ted Robinson. 

The main clubhouse renovation includes a new two-story, 35,000 square-foot addition to the country club creating modern amenities for members and guests. The renovation provides new locker rooms, lounge rooms, card rooms, wellness center, fitness level, snack bar, and golf shop with golf offices with new mechanical, electrical and plumbing work throughout. There is also a new commercial kitchen on site servicing the restaurant. 

(Ribbon Cutting for the Desert Horizon Country Club)

Extensive exterior improvements were made to the landscaping with the addition of a new water feature, and the renovation and expansion of the existing porte-cochère. 

“Members and guests of Desert Horizons County Club can enjoy a beautiful new clubhouse with multiple amenities,” said Karl Kreutziger, President at C.W. Driver Companies. “The aesthetics of the club has stayed true to the original, but also enhanced the functionality and accessibility of the space.” 

C.W. Driver Companies is working with the architecture firm of Melzer, Deckert & Ruder Architects, Inc. 

Desert Horizons Country Club sits in a prime location near the famous Indian Wells Tennis Garden, McCallum Theatre, and mountain and desert hiking trails, as well as the vibrant offerings of the El Paseo shopping district. 

Other hospitality projects by C.W. Driver Companies include the Elmwood Club at Pendry Hotel and Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach; the $20M renovation of the Griffin Club in Cheviot Hills (formerly known as the Beverly Hills Country Club); Disneyland Resorts’ Disney Dream Suite and Grand California Hotel; Eldorado Country Club Spa at Indian Wells; Extron Electronics’ concert venue and restaurant; Soboba Casino & Hotel, and Jamul Hotel and Casino.