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Desert Willow GC Desert Willow's very popular Platinum Club Card offers generous savings on green fees for you and up to 3 guests every time you play, as well as discounts on golf lessons and schools, savings in the golf shop, restaurant and more. Other benefits added just this year include 50% off GHIN handicap, 3 in 1 Club Card benefits, plus the Platinum Club Twilight begins half an hour earlier than non-cardholders. Also enjoy organized P l a t i n u m C l u b e v e n t s a n d t o u r n a m e n t s , d i s c o u n t s a n d s p e c i a l o f f e r s with select local businesses. The cost for this for 2014-15 is just $279 and if you purchase before October 2nd you can save $50 off the price. Also new is The Platinum Elite Annual Pass, a program designed to offer you unlimited (based on availability) golf and driving range access, along with many of the privileges of the aforementioned Platinum Club Card for $6,000. Purchase this one before Oct. 2nd and save $500. This is not just 12 months either… benefits are valid for 17 months through December 31, 2015. Also, for the month of August, Sunday is Family Tee Golf Day featuring fun for the whole family where a Junior plays for just $1.00 with each full paying adult after 9:00 AM on the Firecliff Course. desertwillow.com facebook.com/desertwillowgolfresort SilverRock GC Owned by the City of La Quinta and managed by Landmark Golf Management, SilverRock Resort's Arnold Palmer Classic Course, a former home course of the Bob Hope Classic 2008-2011, is a challenging 7,578 yards, sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains. As a City of La Quinta development project, the master plan includes 36 holes of championship golf, a world-class practice center, retail venues plus luxury and boutique hotels. The Clubhouse, situated in the rocky outcroppings, is a charming renovation of the former working ranch hacienda, built by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ahmanson of Home Savings & Loan renown. The back 9 here will be closed through October 4, 2014 due to canal reconstruction and the entire golf course will be closed Oct. 5 PALM SPRINGS REPORT COMPILED BY iG EDITORS d if you $50 Elite you driv priv 14-15 is just $279 and d n t s , a n d iG 279 and $ Continued on page 40 38 INSIDE GOLF