The Champions Club

$299.00 per person for 2019-2020 Season
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident's Card to participate in the Champions Club

Champions Club Memberships may be purchased in the Golf Shop only. Please bring your valid Palm Desert Resident's Card at time of purchase. 

• Season Long NET Points Race
  • ​Hayes Cup (Ladies) & Wieringa Cup (Men)
• Complimentary SCGA Handicap
• 50% OFF Resort Practice Range Fee
• 25% OFF Golf Shop Apparel (Non-Sale Items)
• 15% OFF Accessories, Gift Items and Footwear (Non-Sale Items)
• 10% OFF Restaurant Dining (Food Only)

Champions Club Tournament Schedule

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Players must sign up in the Golf Shop or via telephone, 760.346.7060 Ext. 1, by close of business the Sunday before Wednesday play. Emails will not be accepted. Players may not sign up other players. Sign ups will only be available 7 days in advance of each event. Open tee times will be released at the close of business on Sundays.

2019-2020 Season

Date	Format	Time	Course
Wednesday, October 2, 2019	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, October 9, 2019	9 The Hard Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, October 16, 2019	Individual Stroke Play	8:00AM SG	MV
Wednesday, October 23, 2019	9 The Easy Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, October 30, 2019	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, November 6, 2019	Odds or Evens	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, November 13, 2019	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, November 20, 2019	Best 9 Holes	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, November 27, 2019	NO EVENT - THANKSGIVING BREAK	--	--
Wednesday, December 4, 2019	9 The Hard Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, December 11, 2019	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, December 18, 2019	9 The Easy Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, December 25, 2019	NO EVENT - CHRISTMAS BREAK	--	--
Wednesday, January 1, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, January 8, 2020	Best 9 Holes	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, January 15, 2020	Individual Stroke Play- Fairways	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, January 22, 2020	9 The Easy Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, January 29, 2020	Odds or Evens	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, February 5, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, February 12, 2020	Best 9 Holes	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, February 19, 2020	9 The Hard Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, February 26, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, March 4, 2020	Odds or Evens	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, March 11, 2020	2 Person Best Ball - Member/Member	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, March 18, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, March 25, 2020	Best 9 Holes	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, April 1, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, April 8, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, April 15, 2020	9 the Easy Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, April 22, 2020	2 Person Scramble- Beat The Pro's	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, April 29, 2020	Individual Stoke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, May 6, 2020	9 the Hard Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, May 13, 2020	Odds or Evens	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, May 20, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, May 27, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV

**Please note this is a tentative schedule. The events and times are subject to change. Large outings will take precedence over Wednesday events. Desert Willow Golf Resort staff will work with Club Representatives to reschedule events.**

Eligibility
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident's Card to be a participant in the Champion's Club.

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Weekly Play Rate
Palm Desert Resident Rate (Currently $52) + $5 Buy In

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Start Times
7:30 AM / 7:35 AM Wednesday Shotguns. Minimum of 40 players for a Shotgun Start. Straight Tee Times will be utilized for 39 Players or less. Tee Times/Shotgun Hole Assignments will be posted under the "Starting Assignments" Tab on the Champions Club webpage the Monday prior to each Wednesday event.

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Season Length
October 2019 through May 2020

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Number of Players
Maximum of 52 players per week (a wait list will be utilized after 52 players are signed up)

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Formats | Prize Pool Fee/Payouts
Determined by Champions Club Representatives

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Pairings
Pairings will be done in accordance to the sign up form unless otherwise changed by the Champions Club Representatives. Pairing requests will typically be granted, but may be adjusted if necessary.

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Weekly Sign Ups
Players must sign up in the Golf Shop or via telephone, 760.346.7060 Ext. 1, by close of business the Sunday before Wednesday play. Emails will unfortunately, not be accepted. Sign ups will only be available 7 days in advance of each event. Open tee times will be released at the close of business on Sundays.

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No Shows
All no shows will be charged the Palm Desert Resident Rate ($52). Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

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Cart Signs | Scorecards | Scoring
Desert Willow Golf Resort staff will provide Cart Signs, Scorecards, and Scoring for each Wednesday event. The Results will be posted under the "Results" tab on the Champions Club webpage upon completion of the event. The Champions Club Commissioner will post weekly scores to the participants active GHIN Handicap. A Valid GHIN Handicap is necessary should a competitor want to be eligible for NET prizes & the NET Points Race.

Champions Club TEE TIME Assignments- (3/18/20)

*Due to social distancing regulations and ever changing condtions we have elected to move to Tee Times for this week. 

Mountain View- Individual Stroke Play

7:35- Kathryn Bruce, Victoria Hayes, Cindy Pieper

7:45- Andrea Rifkin, Judy McLennan, Madeleine Mathieu

7:55- Barbara Johns, Judy Almquist, Trudy Sylvester, Vickie Brown

8:05- Margie Murphy, Dee McMillan, Maureen Brealey, Emily Carlin

8:15- Gordie Johansen, Steve Sippel, Joe Weber, Michael Downey

8:25- Tom Walton, Lou Gonzalez, Will Carrillo

8:35- Randy Swangard, Jim Young, Clay Meeker, Tom Dwyer

8:45- Cliff Lindgren, Ed Erikson, Len Hall, Mike Austin

8:55- Bruce Mailhes, Orrin Weinstein, Avi Lasman, Ben Wieringa

9:05- Randy Catlett, Tom Osenton, Lee Jaeger

9:15- Chuck Collins, Fred Johns, Fred Hardy, Tom Hobson

9:25- Ray Padilla, Don Swarm, Hal Hinds, Ellis Fluet

Tee Time Notes: Please arrive with ample time to check in, warm up, and get situated prior to lead out at 7:25am!

Please call us in the golf shop at 760-346-7060 ex. 1 or email Jackson Vance at jvance@desertwillow.com if you have any questions or need assistance.

Champions Club

Individual Stroke Play- 3/18/20

Women’s Gross

1^st Place- Cindy Pieper- 82 - $10

Women’s Net

1^st Place- Margie Murphy- 70 - $10

Men’s Gross

1^st Place- Bruce Mailhes- 70 - $14

2nd Place- Orrin Weinstein - 81 - $12

Men’s Net

1^st Place- Ellis Fluet- 69 - $14

T2nd Place- Cliff Lindgren- 70 - $12

T2nd Place- Ed Erikson- 70 - $12

T4th Place- Jim Young- 71 - $10

T4th Place- Len Hall- 71 - $10

 

*Winnings are distributed as Golf Shop Credit

2019/2020 Champions Club Season Long NET Points Race

The Hayes Cup

• 1st Place - Victoria Hayes (147 pts)
• 2nd Place - Kathryn Bruce (107 pts)
• 3rd Place - Madeleine Mathieu (106 pts)
• 4th Place - Margie Murphy (100 pts)
• 5th Place - Barbara Johns (89 pts)
• 6th Place - Cindy Pieper (84 pts)
• 7th Place - Judy Almquist (80 pts)
• 8th Place - Judy McLennan (77 pts)
• 9th Place - Andrea Rifkin (70 pts)
• 10th Place - Dee McMillan (69 pts)

The Wieringa Cup

• 1st Place - Hal Hinds (386 pts)
• 2nd Place - Avi Lasman (382 pts)
• 3rd Place - Lou Gonzalez (378 pts)
• 4th Place - Bruce Mailhes (353 pts)
• 5th Place - Randy Catlett (352 pts)
• 6th Place - Len Hall (351 pts)
• 7th Place - Ben Wieringa (336 pts)
• 8th Place - Doug Ferguson (334 pts)
• 9th Place - Fred Hardy (303 pts)
• 10th Place - Will Carrillo (298 pts)

 

Points Race Rules & Regulations

• Two Divisions - Men & Ladies
• Points are weighted based on event participation
  • Example: If Three Players play in the event for the Men's Division, point distribution would be as follows;
    • ​1st Place = 3 pts
    • 2nd Place = 2 pts
    • 3rd Place = 1 pt
• Points are distributed to BOTH players in a Partner Event
• The Winner of each Division will receive a $299 Desert Willow Gift Card!!

(Standings as of 3/11/20)