The Champions Club
The Best Mens and Ladies League in the Desert
$299.00 per person for 2016-2017 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.
- 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
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.
2016-2017 Season
| Date | Format | Time | Course |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2016 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2016 | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2016 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2016 | Stableford Points | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | Odds or Evens | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | NO EVENT - THANKSGIVING WEEK | --- | ---------- |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2016 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | NO EVENT - CHRISTMAS WEEK | --- | ---------- |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | NO EVENT - NEW YEARS WEEK | --- | ---------- |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2017 | Best 9 Holes | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | 2 Person Scramble | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:00AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | Odds or Evens | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | Stableford Points | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2017 | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | 2 Person Scramble | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2017 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | Stableford Points | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | Odds or Evens | 7:35AM | Mountain View |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2017 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30AM | Firecliff |
**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.**
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident's Card to be a participant in the Champion's Club.
Weekly Play Rate
Palm Desert Resident Rate (Currently $50) + $5 Buy In
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.
Season Length
October 2016 through May 2017
Number of Players
Maximum of 52 players per week
Formats | Prize Pool Fee/Payouts
Determined by Champions Club Representatives
Pairings
Pairings will be done in accordance to the sign up form unless otherwise changed by the Champions Club Representatives
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. 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.
No Shows
All no shows will be charged the Palm Desert Resident Rate ($50). Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Cart Signs | Scorecards | Scoring
Desert Willow Golf Resort staff will provide Cart Signs, Scorecards, and Scoring for each Wednesday event. The Results Email will be sent out 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.
- Available only to current 2017 Summer VIP, Platinum Club, and Champions Club Members
- $35.00 Rate for Weekly Play + $5.00 Event Buy In
- Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM (Shotgun format with 40 players or more)
- Must have GHIN Handicap to participate
| Date | Event | Time | Course |
| Wednesday, June 14th | Individual Stroke Play | 7:05 a.m. |
MV |
| Wednesday, June 21st | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, June 28th | Individual Stroke Play | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, July 5th | 9 the Easy Way | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, July 12th | Individual Stroke Play | 7:05 a.m. |
MV |
| Wednesday, July 19th | NO EVENT | ---- |
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| Wednesday, July 26th | 9 the Hard Way | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, August 2nd | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, August 9th | Stableford Points | 7:05 a.m. |
MV |
| Wednesday, August 16th | Individual Stroke Play | 7:05 a.m. |
MV |
| Wednesday, August 23rd | Odds or Evens | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, August 30th | Best 9 Holes | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
| Wednesday, September 6th | 2 Person Best Ball | 7:05 a.m. |
MV |
| Wednesday, September 13th | 9 the Easy Way | 7:00 a.m. |
FC |
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