Platinum Club Card
Unlock Premium Golfing Benefits with the Platinum Club Card
Desert Willow Golf Resort’s Platinum Club Card is one of the most sought-after frequent player programs in the Palm Springs area. By investing in this exclusive card, you gain access to a host of exceptional benefits designed to enhance your golfing experience and save you money.
Now available for purchase! The 2024-2025 Platinum Club Card is now available for purchase. Don’t miss out on securing your card and enjoying premium perks.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Significant Discounts:
Enjoy 25% to 30% off rates available to the general public at our two championship courses, Firecliff and Mountain View. These rates fluctuate based on demand, providing you with substantial savings every time you play.
Advance Tee Times:
Secure your preferred tee times up to 60 days in advance with our easy online booking system.
Discounted Green Fees:
Bring up to 3 guests and enjoy discounted green fees, ensuring everyone in your party benefits. Connect with friends and family, and share your passion for golf, creating memorable experiences together on the course.
Driving Range Savings:
Receive 50% off driving range fees after 10:00 AM. Exercise and refine your skills at an incredible value, enhancing your game while staying active and healthy.
GHIN Handicap Fee:
Take advantage of our exclusive $50 GHIN handicap fee.
Apparel Discounts:
Get 25% off non-sale apparel items, perfect for updating your golf wardrobe.
Accessory Savings:
Enjoy 15% off accessories, gift items, and footwear (non-sale items).
Golf Lesson Discounts:
Improve your game with 15% off individual golf lessons. Take your game to the next level and compete with greater confidence and precision, guided by our expert instructors.
Restaurant Savings:
Savor delicious meals at The Terrace at Desert Willow Golf Resort with a 10% discount on food. Relax and unwind in our welcoming atmosphere, enjoying quality time and delectable dining post-round.
Benefits of the 2024-2025 Platinum Club Card are valid October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Flexible Rates
As a Platinum Club member, you will always enjoy 25% to 30% off the rates available to the general public. These rates fluctuate based on demand, offering dynamic pricing that can increase or decrease hour-by-hour and day-by-day.
Membership Costs
Important Information
- Platinum Club cards do not guarantee tee time access.
- Members violating booking rules, including canceling and rebooking, will have privileges revoked.
- Cardholders must be present to receive preferred rates and discounts.
- Tee time reservations must be canceled no later than 48 hours before the day of play.
- A non-refundable booking fee will be charged when reservations are secured. This fee will be applied towards green fees at check-in.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your golfing experience. Enjoy premium benefits, flexible pricing, and significant savings at Desert Willow Golf Resort! Connect to others, relax, compete, exercise, experience nature, and make memories with every round of golf you play!
The Champions Club
The Best Mens and Ladies League in the Desert
Please use the link above to pay your weekly Champions Club green fee online.
Annual Fee
$299.00 to join Champions Club
Must have a valid Palm Desert Resident’s Card to participate in the Champions Club
Champions Club Memberships will be able to apply for membership online between September 1st – 10th. Please bring your valid Palm Desert Resident’s Card on the first day of play.
Club Benefits
- 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)
- Weekly Skills Challenge
Importance announcement for the upcoming 2024-2025 season;
- 72 players available every week
- 100 total memberships available for purchase, champions club members with five or more years of participation history will have first right of refusal.
- Green fees – $65 + $5 buy in = $70 per week paid only by the monday prior at midnight
- Membership fee – $299 for the year including GHIN membership renewal
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. 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.
2024-2025 Season
Date | Format | Time | Course |
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | Individual Stroke Play – Mystery Holes | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Odds or Evens | 7:35AM | MV |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Two Person Scramble – Signature event | 7:35 AMSG | MV |
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 9 The Easy Way 7:35 AM MV | ||
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NO EVENT HOLIDAY BREAK | ||
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Two Person Best Ball | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Individual Stroke Play – Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | Indy Stroke Play 7:35 AM MV | ||
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | NO EVENT HOLIDAY BREAK | ||
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | NO EVENT HOLIDAY BREAK | ||
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | Stableford Points | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 9 The Easy Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Odds or Evens | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 9 The Hard Way | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Mystery Holes – Signature Event | 7:30 AM/SG | FC |
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Odds or Evens | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Mystery Holes – Signature Event | 7:35 AMSG | MV |
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Odds or Evens | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 9 the Easy Way | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Mystery Holes | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | Stableford Poins | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Individual Stoke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:30 AM | FC |
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Individual Stroke Play | 7:35 AM | MV |
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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.**
Policies + Procedures
Eligibility
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 $65 + $5 Buy In = $70 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 2024 through May 2025
Number of Players
Maximum of 72 players per week (a wait list will be utilized after 72 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 Champions Club Rate ($65). Cancellations must be made by the Monday prior before midnight.
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 Tee Time Start
On Wednesday, if the official scorecard has a zero handicap that indicates you do not have a current index.
Those players without current index’s will compete only for Gross prizes until their index is establish (should take 7 or so posted rounds)
*** 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!!!
Firecliff Golf Course | ||||
7:30 | Bonnie Allen | Karen Highstreet | Jitka Civrna | Vicki Woodcock |
7:40 | Janet Haire | Maggie Cahill | Barbara Johns | |
7:50 | Steve Goodfriend | Tim Strawn | David Newman | Joe Marinko |
8:00 | Fred Johns | Chuck Collins | Fred Hardy | Chuck Killion |
8:10 | Randy Catlett | Tom Osenton | Lou Gonzalez | Jon McGihon |
8:20 | Buck Pruett | Peter Lewis | Don Wallace | Mike Tope |
8:30 | John Fanning | Bob Burley | Rob McAfee | Sang Kahng |
8:40 | Shorty Munro | Doug Ferguson | Bruce Mailhes | Ben Wieringa |
8:50 | John King | Fred Voelkel | Norm Nishikawa | Tom Rocheford |
9:00 | Kent Haggerty | Erik Lundquist | Tom Rocheford | Dan Foxx |
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Please call us in the golf shop at 760-346-7060 ex. 1 or email Jeff Grant, PGA at jgrant@desertwillow.com if you have any questions or need assistance!
*The final Champions Club membership list will be selected via lottery on September 15th for those that do not have five years or more of Champions Club participation history.
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