What Hideaway Golf Club does

Hideaway Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity golf club located on a 600-acre site in La Quinta, California, within the Coachella Valley. It operates two 18-hole par-72 championship courses—the Pete Dye Course (completed 2001, comprehensively restored by Tim Liddy in summer 2024) and the Clive Clark Course—alongside an 80,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial clubhouse, a full-service spa and fitness center, multiple dining venues (including a Wine Cellar with 3,000-bottle capacity and the Key poolside cantina), and sports facilities spanning tennis, pickleball, and bocce. The club also fields a Golf Performance Center equipped with a TrackMan Launch Monitor for instruction and club fitting. The club transitioned from Discovery Land Company development to member ownership on June 1, 2021, and equity membership is hard-capped at 450 members (225 per 18-hole course) to preserve exclusivity.

The club serves affluent families and golf enthusiasts seeking a private recreational community in the Southern California desert, with membership extending to spouse or significant other and children under 31. Revenue is generated through four streams: equity membership dues (subscription), real estate transactions via the on-site Hideaway Properties brokerage across 434 residences (Villas, Bungalows, Custom Residences, and Custom Homesites priced from approximately $800,000 to over $4.5 million), food and beverage, and spa and wellness services. A nearly $50 million renovation project (begun May 2024, final areas opened January 2026) was led by Lusardi Construction with Nick Fullerton & Associates, Tom Hoch Designs, and golf course experts Tim Liddy and Clive Clark.

Go-to-market is direct: a Membership Director manages inbound inquiries via phone, email, and the hideawaygolfclub.com website, with membership pricing not publicly disclosed. The club maintains an organic presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Operating geographies are limited to Southern California and the Coachella Valley, with no international footprint. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a boutique private club reliant on a contracted service workforce.

Name

Hideaway Golf Club

Legal name

Hideaway Golf Club

Website

https://hideawaygolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hideaway Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity golf club in La Quinta, California, operating two 18-hole championship courses and a 600-acre luxury amenity campus serving up to 450 affluent families through membership dues, real estate, dining, and spa services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Equity club membership
• Championship golf courses
• Luxury club amenities
• Country club lifestyle

Headquarters

HQ city

La Quinta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equity Golf Memberships: Private equity memberships capped at 450 members granting access to two 18-hole championship courses, clubhouse amenities, spa, fitness center, dining, and all club facilities. Membership includes spouse/significant other and children under 31.
2. Hideaway Properties Real Estate: On-site real estate office (Hideaway Properties) assists with buying and selling homes within the community. Properties include Villas, Bungalows, Custom Residences, and Custom Homesites ranging from approximately $800,000 to over $4.5 million.
3. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues including Clubhouse Restaurant, Main Bar, Wine Cellar (3,000-bottle capacity), Private Dining Room, The Key poolside cantina, and event lawn. Members pay for dining services.
4. Spa & Wellness Services: Full-service spa offering massage therapy, skincare treatments, salon services, steam rooms, and saunas. Fitness center and group fitness classes available to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hideaway Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity club offering limited equity golf memberships (capped at 450) that grant access to two 18-hole championship courses (Pete Dye and Clive Clark), an 80,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial clubhouse, full-service spa and fitness center, multiple dining venues, and on-site real estate through Hideaway Properties. Members and their families enjoy resort-style amenities including tennis, pickleball, bocce, and a curated social calendar in a 600-acre Coachella Valley setting.

Product overview

Hideaway Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity club offering a unified luxury lifestyle experience centered around two championship 18-hole golf courses—the Pete Dye Course (par-72) and the Clive Clark Course (par-72). Membership (capped at 450 members) includes access to an 80,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial clubhouse, full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and multiple dining venues. The club also offers real estate through its Hideaway Properties brand, with 434 residences including Villas, Bungalows, Custom Residences, and Custom Homesites. A nearly $50 million renovation was completed in January 2026, enhancing both golf courses, the clubhouse, sports facilities, and practice areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hideaway Properties: The exclusive on-site real estate office for the Hideaway Golf Club residential community, assisting with home buying and selling processes within the premier golf community in Southern California.

Products and services

• Equity Golf Membership Private equity golf membership granting access to two 18-hole championship courses, the 80,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial clubhouse, full-service spa, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and multiple dining venues. Includes spouse/significant other and children under 31. Designed for affluent families and golf enthusiasts.
• The Pete Dye Course Par-72, links-inspired 18-hole championship course designed by Pete Dye. Recently restored in summer 2024 by golf course architect Tim Liddy, including new 'Spectacle' (railroad) bunkers reminiscent of St. Andrews and Carnoustie.
• The Clive Clark Course Par-72, 18-hole championship course designed by distinguished British architect Clive Clark. Combines sweeping fairways, strategically placed water features, and intricate landscaping reminiscent of courses Clark designed in the British Isles.
• Golf Performance Center Premier practice facility featuring an expansive double-ended range, an 11,000 square foot putting green, and a dedicated short game area with 3,500-square-foot chipping green, short grass chipping area, and practice bunker. Offers private lessons and club fitting using the TrackMan Launch Monitor radar system.
• Spa & Wellness Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership limited to 225 per 18-hole course ensures uncrowded, serene golfing environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Lusardi Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2024Led the nearly $50 million club and course renovation project. Construction began in May 2024 and was completed in phases, with final areas opened for Member use in January 2026. Project included comprehensive updates across golf courses, clubhouse expansion, new amenities, sports facilities, and golf practice facilities.
• Nick Fullerton & AssociatesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenowned architects engaged for the nearly $50 million renovation project. Brought decades of experience and deep connection to the club, ensuring every detail met highest standards of excellence.
• Tom Hoch DesignsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenowned designer engaged for the renovation project, contributing to the aesthetic vision and interior design of the club's enhanced facilities.
• Tim Liddy (Golf Course Architect)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-renowned golf course architect who led the comprehensive greens restoration and bunker upgrade of the Pete Dye course during summer 2024. Introduced new 'Spectacle' bunkers (railroad bunkers) reminiscent of St. Andrews and Carnoustie.
• Clive Clark (Golf Course Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished British architect designed the Clive Clark Course at The Hideaway. The 18-hole course was inspired by the Southern California landscape while reminiscent of courses Clark designed in the British Isles. Clark won five European titles and was a member of the Walker and Ryder Cup teams. Since 1987 has designed more than 20 golf courses internationally.
• Discovery Land CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal developer of The Hideaway. Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company creates private club communities and resorts across North America, Mexico, Caribbean, and Europe with more than 20 acclaimed destinations. Hideaway transitioned to member-owned club on June 1, 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Madison Club: Ultra-luxury private golf club located in La Quinta, CA, offering a single championship course, full-service clubhouse, spa, fitness, and real estate community. It is the closest head-to-head competitor to Hideaway in the Coachella Valley luxury private club segment, with comparable initiation fee structure, member cap philosophy, and HNWI target demographic.
• Bighorn Golf Club: Members-only luxury golf club in Palm Desert, CA with two private courses (Mountain and Canyons), full-service clubhouse, and integrated luxury residences. Directly comparable in product offering (dual courses, capped membership, real estate, full amenities) and HNWI positioning.
• The Vintage Club: Private member-owned golf club in Indian Wells, CA with multiple championship courses, full-service clubhouse, and luxury residences. Comparable operating model to Hideaway as a member-owned, equity-style club with integrated real estate in the Coachella Valley.
• PGA West: Large private/public golf community in La Quinta with multiple championship courses and country club amenities. Comparable geographically and in core golf product, though more diversified across membership tiers and public access than Hideaway's purely private equity structure.
• Indian Wells Country Club: Private country club in Indian Wells, CA offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Operates in the same Coachella Valley luxury market with overlapping member demographics, though typically a step below Hideaway in initiation fee and exclusivity positioning.
• The Tradition Golf Club: Private golf club in La Quinta with championship course and luxury residential community. Comparable product offering and Coachella Valley positioning, though with a single course versus Hideaway's two.

Regional players

• Desert Mountain Club: Luxury private golf community in Scottsdale, AZ with six championship courses, full-service clubhouses, and integrated real estate. Highly comparable operating model and HNWI positioning, but in a different desert market (Arizona vs. California) with different water regulatory dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Land Company: Original developer of Hideaway and operator of 20+ luxury private club communities worldwide (Yellowstone Club, Gozzer Ranch, Baker's Bay). Comparable brand DNA, amenity philosophy, and HNWI member profile; relevant as a benchmark and as the entity that established Hideaway's operating playbook.
• Yellowstone Club: Ultra-luxury private ski and golf club in Big Sky, MT operated by Discovery Land Company. Comparable member-owned equity structure, hard-capped membership, integrated real estate, and HNWI demographic, with a complementary (mountain vs. desert) lifestyle offering.
• Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club: Discovery Land Company-operated private club community in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Comparable in operating philosophy (curated membership, integrated real estate, championship golf) though in a different region and lake/mountain setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xhideawaygolfclub.com/default.aspx?p=TrackHyperlink&URL=%23&ssid=112367168425&fid=14236658857
• Facebookhideawaygolfclub.com/default.aspx?p=TrackHyperlink&URL=%23&ssid=112366921267&fid=14236658857
• Instagramhideawaygolfclub.com/default.aspx?p=TrackHyperlink&URL=%23&ssid=112367044846&fid=14236658857
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hideaway-properties

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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