The Champions Club
The Best Mens and Ladies League in the Desert
Importance announcement for the upcoming 2022-2023 season;
- 52 players available every week
- First come first serve with updated Palm Desert resident card
Please use the link below to pay for your weekly green fee once your name has been updated on the starting assignments tab below.
- Annual Fee
- Club Benefits
- Tournament Schedule
- Policies and Procedures
- Starting Assignments
- Results
- NET Points Race
$299.00 to join Champs Club
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident's Card to participate in the Champions Club SOLD OUT FOR 2021/2022 SEASON CALL GOLF SHOP TO INQUIRE ABOUT WAITLIST
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
- Shorty Cup (Ladies) & Wieringa Cup (Men)
- Complimentary SCGA Handicap
- 50% OFF Resort Practice Range Fee, AFTER 10:00am ($15 instead of $30)
- 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.
2022-2023 Season
| Date | Format | Time | Course |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | Individual Stroke Play - Mystery Holes | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | Two Person Scramble | 7:35AM | MV |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | Odds or Evens | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | NO EVENT THANKSGIVING BREAK | ||
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | Two Person Best Ball | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | Individual Stroke Play - Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | NO EVENT CHRISTMAS BREAK | ||
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2023 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Stableford Points | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2023 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Odds or Evens | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Mystery Holes | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Odds or Evens | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35AM | MV |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | Odds or Evens | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 9 the Easy Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Mystery Holes | 7:30 AM | FC |
| Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | Stableford Poins | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Thursday, May 11, 2023 | Individual Stoke Play | 7:35 | MV |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
**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 or a Temporary Residents Letter from the Recreation District.
Weekly Play Rate
Palm Desert Resident Rate (Currently $52) + $5 Buy In = $57 per week which will be paid online this season.
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.
Season Length
October 2022 through May 2023
Number of Players
Maximum of 52 players per week (a wait list will be utilized after 52 players are signed up)
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. Pairing requests will typically be granted, but may be adjusted if necessary.
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.
No Shows
All no shows will be charged the Palm Desert Resident Rate ($52). 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 will be posted under the "Results" tab on the Champions Club webpage. 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
7:30 Shotgun Start
*** We appreciate everyone's understanding with pairings moving forward - the spirit of Champions Club is getting to know other Palm Desert Locals who love the game of golf. Enjoy making connections and have fun!!!
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Please call us in the golf shop at 760-346-7060 ex. 1 or email Jeff Grant, PGA at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance!
RESULTS WILL BE POSTED BY FRIDAY, WEEKLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING!
Champions Club
Mystery Holes 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 18
3/22/23
Updated as of 3.23.23 7:50am
Jeff Will update the $ winnings tomorrow morning but results are in along with scores posted!
Desert Willow will be posting scores every week.
Points race will be updated by the end of tomorrow
Based on the survey response to format regarding Men's and Ladies divisions, at the present moment we will do net and gross scoring for each division with only one place in gross being paid. Subject to change once everyone from champions club has completed the survey.
Winners
Ladies Gross
1st place - Jenny Hart - 35 - $13.00
Ladies Net
1st place - Barbara Johns - 32 - $13.00
2nd place - Mona Moberg - 33 - $11.00
3rd place - Barbara Briguglio - 36 - $8.00
Men's Gross
1st place - Bruce Mailhes - 37 - $20.00
Men's Net
1st place - Michael Kelly - 32 - $20.00
T2nd place - Steve Valente, Robert Kleinberg - 33 - $18.00/player
4th place - Mark Ridley - 34 - $15.00
T5th place - Tom Dwyer, Ben Wieringa, Doug Ferguson - 35 - $11.33/player
T8th place - Tom Walton, Lou Gonzalez, Steve Goodfriend, Michael Downey, Joe Marinko, Cliff Lindgren, Steve Shimkus - 36 - $5.00/player
Please call us in the golf shop at 760-346-7060 ex. 1 or email Jeff Grant, PGA at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance!
OUR POINTS RACE WILL BE UPDATED OVER THE WEEKEND. THANK YOU!
*** POINTS RACE REFLECTS RESULTS AS OF 3/24/23***
The Shorty Cup
- 1st Place - Barbara Johns (136 Points)
- 2nd Place - Gail Anderson (132 Points)
- T3rd Place - Jitka Civrna (107 Points)
- T3rd Place - Shorty Munro (104 Points)
- 5th Place - Barbara Briguglio (95 Points)
The Wieringa Cup
- 1st Place - Doug Ferguson (401 Points)
- 2nd Place - Bruce Mailhes (399 Points)
- 3rd Place - Ben Wieringa (381 Points)
- 4th Place - Don Wallace (371 Points)
- 5th Place - John King (364 Points)
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
- Example: If Three Players play in the event for the Men's Division, point distribution would be as follows;
- Points are distributed to BOTH players in a Partner Event
- The Winner of each Division will receive a $299 Desert Willow Gift Card!!
