Chaparral Country Club, Palm Desert (Private Club)
Chaparral Country Club, Palm Desert: Chaparral Country Club in Palm Desert was completed in 1987. The community includes 625 Condos, 21 Pools & Spas, 8 Lighted Tennis Courts, an 18-Hole Par-60 Golf Course with full service clubhouse. Condo homes range in size from 1,520 up to 2,150 square feet. Recent HOA: $1,317 Monthly
Chaparral Country Club operates on a structure where all homeowners automatically become social members, with additional fees required to upgrade to golf memberships.
The cost breakdown for membership and associated community fees includes the following components:
Golf Membership Upgrades
- Initiation Fee: $7,500 to $10,000 (one-time fee).
- Annual Golf Dues: $2,375 for a single golfer, or $3,275 for two golfers.
Required Homeowner Fees
Because the club is tightly integrated with its residential community, homeowners are responsible for recurring monthly Homeowners Association (HOA) and social dues:
- HOA Master Fee: Approximately $805 per month (covers internet, cable, 24/7 security, trash, roofs, and earthquake insurance).
- Social & Fitness/Tennis Membership Fee: Approximately $412 per month (covers fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and social access).
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $720 annually, which must be spent at the club restaurant and lounge.
- Capital Reserve Fund Fee: New home buyers pay a one-time $5,000 contribution at closing.
- Annual Golf Cart Registration: $250 for social members or $400 for golf members.
Non-Resident & Renter Memberships
If you do not own a home within the community, Chaparral Country Club offers alternative options:
- Non-Resident Golf Membership: Available for a limited number of outside players for a single or couple annual fee, which includes full fitness and racquet facility access.
- Renter Packages: Monthly golf and fitness packages are offered to long-term or seasonal renters who register directly with the club office.