Preferred Tee Times. Exclusive Resident Rates.
As a Palm Desert resident, Desert Willow Golf Resort is proud to welcome you with special access, resident-only golf rates, seasonal benefits, and a booking window designed just for our local community.
A valid and current Palm Desert Resident Card is required at check-in to receive resident pricing. Driver’s licenses are not accepted in place of the Resident Card.
Resident Golf Card Benefits
With a valid Palm Desert Resident Golf Card, cardholders receive:
How to Get a Palm Desert Resident Card
Palm Desert residents may obtain a Resident Golf Card by bringing proof of residency to:
Palm Desert Community Center
43900 San Pablo Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours
Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Required Proof of Residency
You must provide:
- A valid California Driver’s License or ID with your Palm Desert address
- A current utility bill, dated within 30 days, showing the same name and address
- Annual Card Fee: $52
For more information, contact Desert Recreation District at (760) 568-9697 or PDCounter@DRD.us.com.
Summer 2026 Resident Benefits
June 15–September 10
This summer, Palm Desert Resident Cardholders can enjoy added value throughout the resort.
Summer Golf Rate
$40 green fee
with a valid
Palm Desert Resident Card
Bring One Guest
Resident Cardholders may bring one non-resident guest at the $40 rate each visit
Standard Booking Window Applies
The 3-day advance booking window remains in effect
Facility-Wide Summer Discounts
- 10% off Food
- 25% off Non-Sale Apparel
- 15% off Accessories
- 15% off Instruction
- 50% off Range Balls ($15 after 9:00 AM)
Resident Cardholders may request a summer benefit sticker for the back of their valid Palm Desert Resident Card upon check-in.
Benefit stickers will be available in early June.
Important Resident Card Policies
Please Review Before Booking
A valid Palm Desert Resident Card must be presented at check-in every visit.
A driver’s license is not valid in place of a Resident Card.
Resident Cards are non-transferable and may only be used by the named cardholder.
Expired cards are not accepted.
The $52 resident rate only applies to tee times booked within the 3-day Palm Desert Resident booking window.
If a Resident Cardholder joins a reservation made outside the 72-hour resident booking window, they must pay the non-resident rate secured with that reservation.
Booking Scenarios
Inside the 3-Day Resident Booking Window
All players have valid Resident Cards
Each player who presents a valid Palm Desert Resident Card at check-in may receive the resident rate.
One or more players do not have valid Resident Cards
Please book through the non-resident booking portal. Staff may adjust eligible Resident Cardholders to the resident rate at check-in when the tee time was secured within the 3-day window.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A driver’s license is not valid for resident pricing at check-in. A valid and current Palm Desert Resident Card is required.
Palm Desert Resident Cardholders may book up to 3 days in advance.
Resident tee times become available beginning at 7:00 PM.
The resident rate does not apply. Resident Cardholders joining reservations made outside the resident booking window must pay the non-resident rate secured.
No. Resident Cards are non-transferable and may only be used by the named cardholder.
Yes. From June 15 through September 10, Resident Cardholders may bring one non-resident guest at the $40 summer rate each visit.
