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	FC
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 

Champions Club STARTING ASSIGNMENTS (Tee Times).

NO DELAY!!

Wednesday, January 13th, 2021  Firecliff Course  4's 5's and 6's	Player One	Player Two	Player Three	Player Four
7:30 AM Tee Time	Barbara Johns	Karen Highstreet	Jitka Civrna	Trudy Sylvester
7:40 AM Tee Time	Lynn Dekock	Jan Sarti	Judy McLennan
7:50 AM Tee Time	Judy Almquist	Madeline Mathieu	Claudia Hildahl
8:00 AM Tee Time	Cindy Pieper	Kim Coie	Bette Shuler
8:10 AM Tee Time	Ellis Fluet	Ray Padilla	Hal Hinds	Don Swarm
8:20 AM Tee Time	Michael Downey	Ed Erikson	Charlie Nemish	Ron Wingerson
8:30 AM Tee Time	Tom Walton	Lou Gonzalez	Will Carrillo	Orrin Weinstein
8:40 AM Tee Time	Ken Boone	Peter Reimer	Ron Gillespie	Peter Fraser
8:50 AM Tee Time	Bob Edelheit	Tom Kenworthy	Joe Weber	Marvin Thiessen
9:00 AM Tee Time	Randy Catlett	Lee Jaeger	Jon Bradbury	Tom Osenton
9:10 AM Tee Time	Tom Dwyer	Chuck Collins	Fred Johns	Chuck Killion
9:20 AM Tee Time	Chris Hector	Jim Shuler	Martin Dresser	Don Wallace
9:30 AM Tee Time	Ben Wieringa	Avi Lasman	Bruce Mailhes	Doug Ferguson

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.

Champs Club Results

4's 5's and 6's - 1/13/2021

Ladies

Gross Winners

Most Gross 4's -Cindy Pieper  – 8 - $8.50

Most Gross 5's - Madeline Mathieu  - 8  - $8.50

Tied Most Gross 6's - Barbara Johns and Barbara Nuismer - 7 - $8.50 per player

Net Winners

Most Net 4's -Karen Highstreet   – 10  - $8.50

Most Net 5's - Judy McLennan - 10 - $8.50

Most Net 6's - Kim Coie - 5 - $8.50

 

Mens

Gross Winners

Most Gross 4's - Jon Bradbury - 12 - $15.45

Most Gross 5's - Fred Johns - 11 - $15.45

Tied Most Gross 6's  Ron Wingerson and Chuck Collins - 7 - $15.45 Per Player

 

Net Winners

Tied Most Net 4's: 

Tom Walton - 9 - $15.45

Will Carrillo - 9 - $15.45

Ken Boone - 9 - $15.45

Peter Reimer - 9 - $15.45

Bruce Mailhes - 9 - $15.45

Most Net 5's -Peter Fraser - 9 - $15.45

Most Net 6's - Don Swarm - 7 - $15.45

*Winnings are distrubuted as shop credit!

 

 

The Hayes Cup

• 1st Place - Lynn Dekock (93 pts)
• 2nd Place - Barbara Johns (71 pts)
• 3rd Place - Jitka Civrna (63 pts)
• 4th Place - Karen Highstreet (59 pts)
• 5th Place -  Trudy Sylvester (54 pts)

The Hinds Cup

• 1st Place - Tom Walton (275 pts)
• 2nd Place -  Ben Wieringa (245 pts)
• T3rd Place - Doug Ferguson (243 pts)
• T3rd Place - Lou Gonzalez (243 pts)
• 5th Place - Bruce Mailhes (237 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!!