City of Palm Desert Championship
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
Saturday, May 27 + Sunday, May 28
TWO PLAYER TEAM EVENT
Which team will be crowned GOLF CHAMPION of Palm Desert?
The City of Palm Desert and Desert Willow Golf Resort are pleased to announce the 2023 City of Palm Desert Championship. This Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th, partner up in a two-person team event and compete in two rounds of golf to prove you’re the best twosome in Palm Desert!
Image: Jeffrey Youngblood Photography
Tournament Schedule
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | |
Registration | 7:00 am |
Continental Breakfast | 7:00 am |
Shotgun Start course: Mountain View format: 2 person best ball |
8:00 am |
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | |
Registration | 7:00 am |
Continental Breakfast | 7:00 am |
Shotgun Start course: Firecliff format: 2 person scramble |
8:00 am |
Awards Luncheon | 1:00 pm |
Entry Information
Two-Person Team Event
Palm Desert Resident Team - $600 per team*
Non-Resident Team - $700 per team
- TWO days of championship golf
- Day One - Mountain View Course
- Day Two- Firecliff Course
- Tee Gift
- One practice round*
*Round may be booked up 60 days in advance and must be booked for dates between April 10th to May 26th, after 11:00 AM - Continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Awards luncheon on Sunday
- Par 3 challenges (closest to the pin)
- Raffle prizes
*at least one player on the team must have a Palm Desert Resident Card
Flight Information
The field will be split into two Flights – Flight A and Flight B. Flights determined based on participation levels.
(subject to change)
Teams will compete in an “open” format. (There will be no men’s, women’s or senior divisions)
- A Flight – Gross and Net
Net players may select any tee box. Course handicaps will be adjusted based on the tees you choose
Gross players will be required to play from the qualifying tee boxes (below). - B Flight – Net Only
Players may select any tee box. Course handicaps will be adjusted based on the tees you choose
Eligibility to compete for Gross awards will require playing the following qualifying tee boxes:
Qualifying Tee Boxes | |
Men | Purple Tees |
Ladies | Tan Tees |
Ladies Senior 55+ | Green Tees |
Mens Senior 55+ | Lavender Tees |
Participants may choose the tee box applicable to their playing standards.
*For Juniors (Ages 8-17) participating in the event, the professional staff will determine appropriate tee box to play from.
Qualifying Tee Boxes | |
Men | Purple Tees |
Ladies | Tan Tees |
Ladies Senior 55+ | Green Tees |
Mens Senior 55+ | Lavender Tees |
Player Registration
Current USGA/GHIN Handicap from May 2023 required for any net competition but will not be required for gross flight.
The index taken will be what’s current on May 15, 2023.
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For additional information contact Head Golf Professional, Jason Wilkinson, PGA at (760) 346-7060 Ext. 143 or email [email protected].
![]() | 2022 Results Summary |
2022 City of Palm Desert Championship Results Summary | |
![]() | 2022 Scoreboards |
2022 City of Palm Desert Championship A Flight + B Flight Scoreboards | |
![]() | 2021 Results Summary |
Results summary from the 2021 City of Palm Desert Championship | |
![]() | 2021 Mens First Flight |
City of Palm Desert Championship Mens First Flight results after Day Two 2021 | |
![]() | 2021 Ladies Championship |
City of Palm Desert Championship Ladies Championship results after Day Two 2021 | |
![]() | 2021 Mens Championship Flight |
City of Palm Desert Championship Mens Championship Flight results after day two 2021 |
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