Our History, Our Story
Founded By Visionaries
Opened in 1983, our award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course - set on 140 acres of the finest manicured turfgrass in the valley and nestled between two prominent mountain ranges – is considered one of the most breathtaking views in all of the Coachella Valley.
Historical Timeline
1982
Established in…
The Morningside project was the culmination of a lifelong dream of real estate developer, Ed Johnsen.
March 1983
Golf Course & Clubhouse Opens
Morningside was the most upscale project in the desert at the time.
Learn MoreMarch 1983
Golf Course & Clubhouse Opens
Ed Johnson opening the course
November 1984
Caddie Master John Webb (center)
Celebrating his 40th year at Morningside, John Weber is the epitome of dedication!
Learn MoreMarch 2 & 3, 1990
The "Summit in the Sun" - Presidential Summit Meeting
President George Bush meets with Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu
Learn MoreToday
Life at Morningside now
Today, Morningside is purely a private-equity club owned by the membership. Its niche in a desert full of clubs is the genuine camaraderie shared by members. Morningside's bylaws restrict the membership size to two hundred and twenty-five, which equates to three and one half hour rounds of golf, no tee time lotteries and no outside non-member events.
