The Champions Club

$299.00 for new members $199.00 for returning members
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident's Card to participate in the Champions Club or temporary letter from the Recreation District

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) & Hinds 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.

2020-2021 Season

Date	Format	Time	Course
Wednesday, October 7, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30 AM	FC
Wednesday, October 14, 2020	Two Person Best Ball	7:30 AM	FC
Wednesday, October 21, 2020	Individual Stroke Play - Mystery Holes	7:30 AM	FC
Wednesday, October 28, 2020	9 The Easy Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, November 4, 2020	Two Person Scramble	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, November 11, 2020	Odds or Evens	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, November 18, 2020	Orange Ball	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, November 25, 2020	NO EVENT THANKSGIVING BREAK
Wednesday, December 2, 2020	9 The Hard Way	7:35 AM	MV
Wednesday, December 9, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, December 16, 2020	Skills Challenge	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, December 23, 2020	NO EVENT CHRISTMAS BREAK
Wednesday, December 30, 2020	Individual Stroke Play	7:30 AM	FC
Wednesday, January 6, 2021	Best 9 holes	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, January 13, 2021	4s 5s and 6s	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, January 20, 2021	Individual Stroke Play- Fairways	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, January 27, 2021	9 The Easy Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, February 3, 2021	Odds or Evens	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, February 10, 2021	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, February 17, 2021	Best 9 Holes	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, February 24, 2021	9 The Hard Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, March 3, 2021	Mystery Holes	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, March 10, 2021	Odds or Evens	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, March 17, 2021	2 Person Best Ball - Member/Member	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, March 24, 2021	Cha Cha Cha	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, March 31, 2021	Skills Challenge	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, April 7, 2021	Individual Stroke Play	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, April 14, 2021	Odds or Evens	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, April 21, 2021	9 the Easy Way	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, April 28, 2021	2 Person Scramble	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, May 5, 2021	Individual Stoke Play	7:30AM	MV
Wednesday, May 12, 2021	9 the Hard Way	7:35AM	MV
Wednesday, May 19, 2021	2 Person Best Ball	7:30AM	FC
Wednesday, May 26, 2020	666 Devils Delight	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 or a Temporary Residents Letter from the Recreation District.

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Weekly Play Rate
Palm Desert Resident Rate (Currently $52) + $5 Buy In = $57 per week.

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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 2020 through May 2021

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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 

SHOTGUN START SEE SHOTGUN ASSIGNMENTS

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021  Firecliff Individual Stroke Play	Player One	Player Two	Player Three	Player Four
7:30 AM 1A	Jitka Civrna	Karen Highstret	Barbara Nuismer
7:30 AM 1B	Lynn Dekock	Bette Shuler	Madeleine Mathieu
7:30 AM 18A	Margie Murphy	Maribelle Kim	Judy McLennan	Trudy Sylvester
7:30 AM 18B	Don Swarm	Hal Hinds	Ray Padilla	Ellis Fluet
7:30 AM 17	Randy Catlett	John King	Dave Freeman
7:30 AM  16A	Chris Hector	Jim Shuler	Don Wallace
7:30 AM  16B	Mike Kelly	Tom Dwyer	Michael Downey
7:30 AM  15 A	Tom Walton	Lou Gonzalez	Will Carrillo	Orrin Weinstein
7:30 AM  15 B	Ken Boone	Peter Fraser	Peter Reimer	Ron Gillespie
7:30 AM  14	Bruce Mailhes	Doug Ferguson	Ben Wieringa	Avi Lasman
7:30 AM  13	Bob Edleheit	Tom Kenworthy	Les Anderson	Dale Birkland
7:30 AM  12	Fred Johns	Chuck Collins	Fred Hardy	Chuck Killion

Please call us in the golf shop at 760-346-7060 ex. 1 or email Adam Hazard at ahazard@desertwillow.com if you have any questions or need assistance!

Champions Club

Individual Stroke Play 4/7/21

Ladies Gross Winners

1st Place - Jitka Civrna - 85 - $13.00

2nd Place - Karen Highstreet - 89 - $11.00

Ladies Net Winners

T1st Place - Trudy Sylvester - 74 - $13.00

T1st Place - Madeleine Mathieu - 74 - $13.00

Mens Gross Winners

T1st Place - Randy Catlett - 78 - $14.48

T1st Place - Bruce Mailhes - 78 - $14.48

T1st Place- Ben Wieringa - 78 - $14.48

4th Place - Tom Walton - 80 - $11.56

Mens Net Winners

1st Place - Chris Hector - 64 - $16.91

2nd Place - Avi Lasman - 65 - $14.48

3rd Place - Peter Reimer - 68 - $11.96

T4th Place - Ken Boone - 69 - $10.52

T4th Place - Chuck Collins - 69 - $10.52

6th Place - Ron Gillespie - 70 - $9.07

T7th Place - Chuck Killion - 71 - $7.01

T7th Place - Tom Dwyer - 71 - $7.01

T9th Place - Will Carrillo - 72 - $5.63

T9th Place - Bob Edelheit - 72 - $5.63

T9th Place - Tom Kenworthy - 72 - $5.63

T9th Place - Les Anderson - 72 - $5.63

Winnings are distributed as shop credit!

 

The Hayes Cup

• 1st Place - Lynn Dekock (185 pts)
• 2nd Place - Karen Highstreet (138 pts)
• 3rd Place - Judy McLennan (137 pts)
• 4th Place -  Barbara Johns (133 pts)
• 5th Place -  Judy Almquist (130 pts)

The Hinds Cup

• 1st Place - Tom Walton (509 pts)
• 2nd Place -  Bruce Mailhes (503 pts)
• 3rd Place - Lou Gonzalez (500 pts)
• 4th Place - Ben Wieringa  ( 496 pts)
• 5th Place - Randy Catlett (458 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!!