The Residence Club at PGA WEST

What The Residence Club at PGA WEST does

The Residence Club at PGA WEST is a private, luxury equity residence club operating within the PGA WEST resort community in La Quinta, California. The company develops and sells deeded ownership interests in 32 single-family vacation homes — 12 designated for full ownership (The Collection) and 20 for fractional ownership. Fractional interests are structured as either 1/4 undivided deeded shares (minimum 7 weeks of annual use) priced at $260,000, or 1/9 deeded shares (minimum 4 weeks of annual use) priced at $100,000. Full ownership homes are sold out; fractional inventory remains available as of the latest data.

The underlying technology and product is physical luxury real estate: ~3,365-3,567 sq ft homes with private pools, spas, gourmet kitchens, dual master suites, and guest casitas, complemented by professional housekeeping, concierge, and property management. Ownership includes a PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership granting access to 109 holes of championship golf across six courses, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and Spa La Quinta discounts. Bundled memberships in THIRDHOME (1,700+ global luxury residences) and Elite Alliance extend utility through reciprocal vacation exchanges.

The business model combines one-time deeded real estate sales (fractional at $100K-$260K) with recurring revenue from monthly PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership dues. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-site private showings, website inquiry forms, and a small sales team (760-771-2070). The target customer is an affluent individual or family seeking a turnkey second-home experience without the maintenance burden of traditional ownership, with current buyers reportedly located in markets such as Seattle, Washington D.C., and Glendale.

Name

The Residence Club at PGA WEST

Legal name

The Residence Club at PGA WEST

Website

https://residenceclubpgawest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Residence Club at PGA WEST is a private luxury equity residence club in La Quinta, California, selling deeded fractional (1/4 or 1/9) and full ownership interests in 32 vacation homes within the PGA WEST resort, serving affluent buyers seeking turnkey second-home ownership with bundled golf and global exchange memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Vacation Home Ownership

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury vacation home ownership
• Fractional real estate
• Deeded property co-ownership
• Golf resort residences
• Vacation exchange club

Headquarters

HQ city

La Quinta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fractional Ownership Sales: Sale of 1/4 or 1/9 undivided, deeded interests in luxury vacation homes. 1/4 share owners receive minimum 7 weeks annually; 1/9 share owners receive minimum 4 weeks annually. Deed can be sold, willed, or placed in a trust.
2. Full Ownership Sales: Sale of complete private villas in The Collection at The Residence Club. All 12 full ownership homes sold out as of the data.
3. PGA WEST Sport Membership Dues: Monthly dues charged to homeowners for PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership including golf, tennis, fitness, and resort amenities access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Residence Club at PGA WEST sells deeded full and fractional ownership interests in 32 luxury single-family vacation villas located within the PGA WEST resort community in La Quinta, California. Buyers can purchase complete ownership of one of 12 Collection villas (currently sold out) or undivided 1/4 or 1/9 deeded interests in 20 fractional villas, with usage rights of a minimum of 7 or 4 weeks annually. Ownership includes PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership, on-site concierge, housekeeping, and maintenance, plus access to THIRDHOME and Elite Alliance global vacation-exchange networks.

Product overview

The Residence Club at PGA WEST is a luxury equity residence club offering two vacation home ownership models: Full Ownership (The Collection) comprising 12 single-family luxury villas (currently sold out), and Fractional Ownership offering 1/4 or 1/9 deeded interests in 20 shared villas. Both ownership tiers include PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership providing access to world-class golf, tennis, and resort amenities. Fractional owners also receive complimentary THIRDHOME and Elite Alliance travel club memberships enabling global vacation exchanges. The club is located within the 2,000-acre PGA WEST resort community in La Quinta, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Ownership (The Collection) Complete ownership of a private 3-bedroom, 3,567 sq ft luxury villa within The Collection at The Residence Club at PGA WEST. Includes dual bedroom suites, guest casita with separate entrance, 2-car garage plus golf cart garage, modern pool and spa, outdoor firepit, Thermador appliances, and 10 ft floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Sold as deeded real estate within PGA WEST resort with access to PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership.
• Fractional Ownership Co-ownership program offering undivided, deeded interest (1/4 or 1/9 share) in 20 luxury single-family vacation homes at PGA WEST. 1/4 share owners receive a minimum of 7 weeks annually; 1/9 share owners receive a minimum of 4 weeks annually. Deeded interest can be sold, willed, or placed in a trust. Pricing starts at $100,000 (1/9 share) and $260,000 (1/4 share). Includes professional maintenance, housekeeping, concierge, PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership, and complimentary THIRDHOME and Elite Alliance travel club memberships.
• PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 21 days annual use (7 weeks for 1/4 shares, 4 weeks for 1/9 shares)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• THIRDHOMEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerComplimentary THIRDHOME membership ($2,500 value) included with Residence Club ownership. Provides access to over 1,700 luxury residences worldwide with average property value of $2.3 million. Homeowners earn 'Keys' by making their Palm Springs home available for other members, which can be redeemed for instant reservations at other properties 24/7.
• Elite AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome exchange program consisting of prestigious residence clubs and professionally managed vacation homes. Allows homeowners to exchange Palm Springs stays for ski trips, golf getaways, and beach escapes at luxury destinations worldwide. All properties hand-selected for superior quality and exceptional location.
• Spa La QuintaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner23,000 square-foot spa retreat offering massage, facial, body treatments, full-service beauty salon, and gift shop. Residence Club owners receive discounts on treatments and services through PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership.
• PGA WESTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned 2,000-acre golf and lifestyle community featuring 109 holes of championship golf on 6 legendary courses (Arnold Palmer Private, Jack Nicklaus Private, Tom Weiskopf Private, Stadium, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus Tournament). Residence Club ownership includes PGA WEST Premier Sport Membership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Exclusive Resorts: Members-only luxury destination club offering curated vacation residences at premium global destinations. Closely comparable to Residence Club's luxury fractional/membership model with bundled concierge and amenities, though operating on a club-membership rather than deeded-ownership basis.
• Quintess (formerly Equity Residences): Luxury equity residence club selling deeded fractional interests in high-end vacation homes at premier destinations. Nearly identical product structure to Residence Club's 1/4 and 1/9 deeded model, targeting affluent buyers seeking hassle-free second-home ownership.
• Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club: Luxury residence club affiliated with Abercrombie & Kent offering deeded fractional ownership at curated global destinations. Comparable deeded-ownership model with luxury hospitality brand backing and global exchange footprint.
• The Yellowstone Club: Ultra-exclusive private residential and ski/golf community in Big Sky, Montana offering deeded membership equity. Comparable ultra-luxury, amenity-rich, deeded-equity residential-club model — though at much larger scale and ski-focused rather than desert-golf focused.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Private Residences: Branded residential ownership program operating within Four Seasons hotels and resorts globally. Comparable high-amenity, branded-residence model for ultra-HNW buyers, though full ownership only and tied to hotel operator rather than deeded-fractional structure.
• Travel + Leisure Club: Vacation ownership and exchange network (formerly Wyndham Destinations / Registry Collection) offering members access to a global portfolio of vacation residences. Comparable global exchange-and-ownership model but operating at much larger scale and broader price tiers than Residence Club.
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide: Major timeshare and vacation ownership operator (NYSE: VAC) running Marriott, Sheraton, Westin and Hyatt branded vacation clubs. Comparable fractional/interval ownership model at significantly larger scale, but points-based rather than deeded real-estate interests.
• Hilton Grand Vacations: Large-scale timeshare and vacation ownership operator (NYSE: HGV) selling points-based intervals at Hilton-branded resorts. Comparable vacation-ownership revenue model but at mass-market scale and using points rather than deeded real-estate interests.
• Discovery Land Company: Developer of ultra-luxury private residential golf communities worldwide. Comparable luxury golf-community development model with bundled amenities, though Discovery typically builds master-planned communities rather than the deeded-fractional club structure Residence Club uses.

Emerging players

• Silverleaf Resorts: Developer and operator of luxury fractional and private residence club properties at premium U.S. destinations. Comparable deeded fractional-ownership product targeting affluent second-home buyers, though operating multiple smaller properties rather than a single flagship community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/residenceclublq
• Facebookfacebook.com/ResidenceClubPGAWest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-residence-club-at-pga-west

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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