By Madeline Zuckerman
Patriot Women, Golf for America has announced plans to host its 2nd Annual Patriot Women, Golf For America Golf Tournament at Heritage Palms Country Club on Monday, February 16, 2026, due to the overwhelming response to last year’s Inaugural Golf Tournament. Heritage Palms Country Club is located at 44-291 South Heritage Palms Drive in Indio, California. Heritage Palms Country Club is the Coachella Valley premiere 55+ active adult community, which boasts one of the most highly-rated golf courses in the area. Designed by Arthur Hills, the 18-hole Championship Golf Course provides challenge to both expert and novice golfers. An extensive practice area includes two putting greens, a driving range, and a chipping area.
“You will not want to miss this year’s 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament,” said Guido Portante, Event Chair. “Patriot Women, Golf for America is hosting this important Golf Tournament to raise funds to support our law enforcement, our first responders, the military, education, and the community. This event will feature a field of 144 players, plus the 1st Annual Golf Ball Drop. It will certainly be a fun day of golf for everyone, with old and new friends getting together on the links all for a really worthwhile cause. The community’s participation in this fundraiser will have an immediate and profound impact on our community.”
All participants will check in at 9:00 am that morning, and will enjoy a continental breakfast, followed by a Shotgun Scramble at 11:00 am, along with a boxed lunch. An Awards Banquet will follow the Tournament at 5:30 pm in the Heritage Palms Country Club Clubhouse, featuring an exclusive Silent Auction. Guests wishing to only attend the Awards Dinner can do so for $89 per person.
Individual Players can participate for $275 per person, plus $75 to enter all tournament contests that day. Golf Foursomes are priced at $1,100, and all golfers participating will have a chance to win the $20,000 cash prize for the Hole In One contest, as well as, a chance to win a $500 gift certificate for dinner at the highly-acclaimed Castelli’s Ristorante in Palm Desert.
“This is a 501(c)(3) Charity Golf Tournament with all donations, golf, and sponsorships tax deductible,” said Joy Miedecke, President of the East Valley Republican Women Patriots. “This Tournament promises not only thrilling rounds of golf, but also a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow golf lovers in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you are a seasoned player or a passionate spectator, this is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait too long to secure your place on the green.”
To register to participate in the Golf Tournament or to request Sponsorship information, please call 760-771-9771. For additional information on the East Valley Republican Women Patriots, please visit the Patriot Store located at 73-760 El Paseo Avenue in Palm Desert or call 760-771-9771.
