Desert Golfing Digest May-Oct 2022

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2022 OVERSEEDING SCHEDULE PG. 14

ESCENA GOLF CLUB Call 760.778.2737 for Tee Times - See page 9

GOLF INFORMATION AND TRAVEL GUIDE Featuring: Palm Springs Desert Cities

Visit: www.SWGOLFER.com or Please Call (760) 399-6517 for your copy of Desert Golfing Digest

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THE LEGENDARY DESERT GOLF 36 holes of award-winning, championship golf

SAVE 10% OFF* YOUR NEXT ROUND

Book online at

www.desertwillow.com/NonResident

PROMO CODE

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*Discount valid for “Non-Resident Best Available Rate” online tee times only. Valid for up to 4 players, one time use per person. Cannot be combined with any other special, discount, or coupon. Does not apply to group or tournament play.

Valid 5/1/22-12/31/22

Firecliff hMountain View

Desert Willow Golf Resort, located in Palm Desert, California, offers two of the Coachella Valley’s best plays. Test your skills against the natural hazards and myriad water features of the challenging Firecliff Course (#20 Best Courses You Can Play by Golfweek Magazine), or play a smoother, more relaxing round on the magnif icent Mountain View Course, highlighting rolling fairways, flowing water features, and natural desert floral. Desert Willow is unlike any other Southern California golf experience. You will see it in our service-oriented staff, our two championship golf courses, our spectacular Clubhouse (#35 Top Clubhouses by Club + Resort Business), The Palm Desert Golf Academy, Weddings, Meetings and Special Events, Scenic Outdoor Dining at The Terrace Restaurant, and of course our incredible views of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains.

38-995 Desert Willow Drive | Palm Desert, CA | 92260 | 760.346.7060 | www.desertwillow.com

Award-Winning Golf • Outings • Tournaments • The Palm Desert Golf Academy • Corporate Clinics • Business Meetings • Scenic Dining • Weddings

A Home Course of the Bob Hope Classic 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Owned by the City of La Quinta and Managed by Landmark Golf

Management, SilverRock Resort’s Arnold Palmer Classic Course is a challenging 7,239 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, SilverRock is a former home course of the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope Classic from 2008-2011.

Par 72 Silver Gold Blue White Green Red

Yards 7239 6809 6313 5669 5089 4542

Rating Slope 75.0 139 72.9 134 70.6 129 67.7 122 65.0 114 66.6 119

*GPS onCarts *Grass Driving Range *PGA Instrurction *Grill *Tournament *Premium Rental Clubs

Gary Player Signature Course

Rancho Mirage

Experience the Gary Player Signature Course in Rancho Mirage. This

Gary Player is a par 72 with over 7,000 yards and very “user friendly” .

This course is a former host of the LPGA Second stage Qualify School, the California State Open and the Frank Sinatra Invitational among others. Visit our scenic New Lakeside Grill with incredible views of the San Jacinto Mtns. Without a doubt this course will offer you a very memorable golf experience.

Complete Practice Facility - Fully Stocked Pro Shop Premium Club Rentals - PGA/LPGA Instruction - Golf Digest Schools

For Reservations: Gary Player Signature Course

(760) 699-0111

70-705 Ramon Rd. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 www.missionhillsnorth.com

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Palm Desert

Mountain Vista Golf Club

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f you are visiting from out of the area and are looking for a local secret, visit Mountain Vista Golf Club at Sun City Palm Desert. You can scour the valley and find courses in Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage or even

La Quinta but if you want to play a challenging course with extremely well maintained greens at an exceptional

price, look no further. Thirty six holes of Championship Golf, designed by golfing Legend Billy Casper, are open to the Public 7 days a week.

May 2022

June 2022

18 Holes $55 & Twilight $40

July-Aug 2022

18 Holes $35 & Twilight $25

18 Holes $45 & Twilight $35

(Must present this coupon)

760.200.2200

Sept-Oct 23, 2022 18 Holes $75 & Twilight $60

www.mountainvistagolfclub.com 38180 Del Webb Blvd. Palm Desert, CA 92211

WHERE PALM SPRINGS SEES ITSELF B R E A K FA S T, L U N C H , D I N N E R , S U N DAY B R U N C H A N D T H E B E S T V I E W S I N PA L M S P R I N G S Ranked among 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America by OpenTable, Escena Lounge & Grill pairs delectable American fusion cuisine and a retro vibe with eye-popping design and incomparable views. Escena Lounge & Grill is open year-round to the public for a la carte dining as well as group events.

For reservations, menus, promotions and information on planning a small or large special event, please visit escenagrill.com.

ESCENAGRILL.COM

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760.990.0 0 02

PALM SPRINGS

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110 0 CLUBHOUSE VIEW DRIVE @ESCENAGRILL

Located directly east of Palm Springs International Airport.

Enter from Vista Chino, 20 0 yards east of Gene Autry.

BOOK ONLINE AT ESCENAGOLF.COM

SAVE TIME. EARN REWARDS. GET THE BEST RATES ONLINE.

A MODERN CLASSIC “ TO P T E N P U B L I C C O U R S E S I N C A L I F O R N I A” – P G ATO U R . C O M Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs epitomizes what makes desert golf great.

This Nicklaus Design course with stunning views stretches to nearly 7,200 yards to challenge the most skilled players. Yet, with generous fairways and four sets of tees, it remains playable for all others. Add the boldly contemporary clubhouse and the ultra-cool environs of the Escena Lounge & Grill, and you have all the ingredients of a modern classic.

ESCENAGOLF.COM

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760.778.2737

PALM SPRINGS

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110 0 CLUBHOUSE VIEW DRIVE @ESCENAGOLF

Located directly east of Palm Springs International Airport.

Enter from Vista Chino, 20 0 yards east of Gene Autry.

“DISTINGUISHED GOLF DESTINATION AWARD”

BY BOARDROOM MAGAZINE, FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

“BEST PLACES TO PLAY”

BY GOLF TRAVEL ANNUAL

“TOP 10 BEST DESERT COURSES”

BY DESERT GOLF

Classic Club is managed by Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management.

EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS GOLF AND DINING

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MEETING FACILITIES

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BOOK YOUR TEE TIME TODAY! Scan & Book Now! www.classicclubgolf.com/book_tt or Call: 760.601.3600

OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11 AM Wine Bar and Dinner, please call 760-601-3690 for Reservations.

SCAN TO VIEW MENU

“BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE”

BY WINE SPECTATOR

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF I-10 IN PALM DESERT 75-200 CLASSIC CLUB BLVD., PALM DESERT, CA 92211 GOLF PHOTO: CHRIS MILLER / FOOD PHOTO: MONOCLE PROJECT

WWW.CLASSICCLUBGOLF.COM

Palm Desert Desert Palm

Desert Resort Country Club PalmPalm Desert Resort Country Club

Photo by John Henebry Photography

et against spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rosa and San SJacinto Mountains, Palm Desert Resort Country Club is a delight for

any golfer. The par 72, championship golf course enjoys the splendor of mature trees and lush landscaping. The unique design features spacious fairways and enlarged greens. Strategic locations of the many lakes and bunkers, as well as a choice of five tee placements on every hole, provides a challenge for both the professional and novice golfer alike. Complete practice facilities are available to perfect your skills for the adventure that awaits you on this course.

Save Time, Book Online at theresorter.com

760-345-2791

77-333 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Big Rock Golf Course at Indian Springs Voted Best Public Golf Course - Palm Springs Life Magazine

FOR DETAILS AND TEE TIME

760.200.8988

WWW.BIGROCKGOLFANDPUB.COM

2022

OVERSEEDING SCHEDULE

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S P R I N G S / C O A C H E L L A

Course

September

PALM ROYALE C.C.

(760-345-9701)

BIG ROCK GOLF & PUB AT INDIAN SPRINGS

SILVERROCK RESORT

MISSION HILLS NORTH

(760.699.0111)

HERITAGE PALMS C.C. ESCENA GOLF CLUB MOUNTAIN VISTA

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(760.601.3600)

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(760.345.7513)

DATE PALM C.C.

(769.328-1315)

DESERT WILLOW

www.desertwillow.com

DESERT WILLOW

www.desertwillow.com

(Firecliff)

(Mountain View)

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Please Call for exact dates

(760.862.4551)

PALM DESERT RESORTER WOODHAVEN C.C.

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(760.238.5633)

RANCHO LAS PALMAS

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(760.772.7334)

(760.200.2200)

(San Gorgonio Course)

CLASSIC CLUB

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(760.200-2200)

(Santa Rosa Course)

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(760.328.3198)

November 10

(760-200-8988)

WESTIN MISSION HILLS

(Gary Player Signature Course)

October

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(760.777.8884)

(Pete Dye Resort Course)

EAGLE FALLS

V A L L E Y

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THE GOLF CLUB AT TERRA LAGO

(760.775.2000)

DESERT DUNES G.C.

(760.251.5370)

Shaded areas indicate the dates courses will be closed for overseeding.

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18 holes always open 26

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Dates are subject to change without notice.

Please call courses to confirm.

DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB 760.328.1315

2022

73-200 Date Palm Drive • Cathedral City, CA

“Summer Access Pass” $

49 Membership Fee

(One-Time Payment of $49 for Your Discount Golf)

20 Per Round with Membership $ 25 Per Round for Non-Members

$

Includes Shared Cart Additional Fee of $10 for Golfers Wishing to Ride Alone Rider Fee - Non-Golfer Rider Fee is $25

April 16 thru April 30 First Tee Time is 7:20 am Last Tee Time is 3:20pm

CARTS MUST BE RETURNED BY 6:00 pm

May 1 thru May 31 First Tee Time is 7:00 am Last Tee Time is 3:00pm

CARTS MUST BE RETURNED BY 5:30 pm

June 6 thru Sept. 30 First Tee Time is 7:00 am Last Tee Time is 11:20am

CARTS MUST BE RETURNED BY 2:30 pm

Summer Golf in the Desert

ADRIAN LEON

We are fortunate to live in an area where a golf course is readily available for most within a mile of where we live. I love summer golf, although June through October can be quite hot if you do not play early. As an avid golfer, I enjoy the game every month of the year. You will usually find me playing every weekend.

I am not a fan of a lot of golf gadgets, but I really like one swing device that I use for every swing in my game. The device is the Straight Arm. It is a cuff that you put on your lead arm to lock your elbow in place, forcing you to swing “on plane”. I am not endorsing this tool for the company, just saying it worked for me.

I also enjoy the mornings for a practice session on the range. Everyone has their own ideas of how they want to improve their game. I am a firm believer in short game sharpness. Don’t get me wrong -I love a long shot down the fairway, but the short game is your lifeline to lower scores. Working on bunker shots and reading greens has really helped me.

Here are a few spots I enjoy for an all around good practice session: Indio Under the Lights, College of the Desert driving range, The Golf Center/First Tee. You may also call some local courses and ask them if their range is open to the public for a small fee.

Enjoy, Stay cool, Keep Hydrated !

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Pete Dye Resort Course Challenging Yet Forgiving...

Exceptional Course Conditions Outstanding Service Call (760) 328-3198 For Reservations Or online at www.playmissionhills.com

55 plus Adult community

LOCATED ONE BLOCK EAST OF JEFFERSON ON FRED WARING HELPING BUYERS AND SELLERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

“NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST” Phil Freebern Riviera West Realtors, Inc. Direct (760) 275-0824 philf@earthlink.net rwrealtors.com CalBRE# 01009901

Golf Digest

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DESERT DUNES

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Black

6,900

Gold

6,614

Host to a U.S. Open qualifier

White

6,205

Host to Canadian Tour 2010/2011

Silver

5,359

Host to Q-School

Red

5,300

Rated as a Top 10 Course in the Valley

Enjoyable golf for all players & handicaps

Driving Range & Practice Area

760.251.5370

www.desertdunesgolf.com

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Exit 1-10 at Gene Autry Trail/Palm Drive

RACK ATE ACpresent K RATE Rcoupon.

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good through 10/31/2022

Simonds says “Keep it Simple” Ask about “Sizzling Summer Specials”

Simonds Golf Academy at SilverRock

Joe Simonds, PGA Professional (760) 219-1212 Email: simondsgolf@yahoo.com SCPGA Player Development Award Winner Desert Chapter PGA Player Development Award Winner 32 Years Instructing Experience

Coming This Season Short Game Clinics $60 Middle School / High School early morning workouts $25 Practice with the Pro’s $25 Call or Text Joe at 760-219-1212 for more details and starting times $75 / half hour, $140 / 1 hour 3 Lesson Rate $200 / 6 Lesson Rate $360 6 One Hour Lessons $625 Playing Lesson $150 Junior Private Instruction Rates: $50 per 30 min. lesson / Four lessons at $180

$10 OFF First Lesson

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the desert’s friendliest

join WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB place to play

Nov 2021 - May 2022 Rates: Before 12pm $75

After 12pm $65

Memberships

Annual Membership: 6 Mo. Memberships Resident Single $4,680 Resident Single $3,700 Resident Couple $7,452 Resident Couple $5,824 Non Resident Single $4,980 Non Resident Single $3,864 Non Resident Couple $7.932 Non Resident Couple $6,064 Tier 24: Single $125 / mo. Couple: $150 / mo.

Tier 40: Single $175 / mo. Couple: $200 / mo. * $20 Access Fee due every round

760.345.7513 L I K E O N FA C E B O O K

41555 WOODHAVEN DR. EAST, PALM DESERT, CA 92211

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Learn How to Really Play the Game of Golf!

LEARN HOW TO CONTROL TRAJECTORY

SHAPE SHOTS | SPIN WEDGES | FLIGHT A DRIVER

Everyone can get better!

MITCH MONCRIEF

PGA Member Life Member 1997 Mitch’s Best 9 Hole Score: 29 Tied course record at the Legends course in Beaumont: 62 Director of Instruction College of the Desert Assistant Coach COD Golf Team: 2012-2017 P.G.A. Teaching Professional @ The Golf Center 2015-Present

Call 760.275.6997

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Terra Lago Golf Club - South Course

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he Golf Club at Terra Lago presents 36 challenging holes (North Course and South Course) the North Course features dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and a beautiful and challenging island green par 3 which was a featured hole during the Skins Games played at The Golf Club at Terra Lago. The view from the 7th tee box is considered one of the best in the valley, from there you have a complete panoramic view from one end of the Coachella Valley to the other.

South Course

Terra Lago Golf Club 84000 Terra Lago Pkwy Indio, CA 92203 (760) 775-2000

Tee Pro Chmp Reg Fwd

Length 7044 6401 5838 5045

Rating 75.1 71.6 69.9 70.9

Slope 140 133 126 128

CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GREAT RATES

www.golfclub-terralago.com

Indio

Terra Lago Golf Club - North Course

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he Golf Club at Terra Lago presents 36 challenging holes (North Course and South Course) the North Course features dramatic elevation changes, stunning views, and a beautiful and challenging island green par 3 which was a featured hole during the Skins Games played at The Golf Club at Terra Lago. The view from the 7th tee box is considered one of the best in the valley, from there you have a complete panoramic view from one end of the Coachella Valley to the other.

North Course

Terra Lago Golf Club 84000 Terra Lago Pkwy Indio, CA 92203 (760) 775-2000

Tee Pro Chmp Reg Fwd

Length 7060 6511 5870 5067

Rating 73.7 71.4 68.5 69.7

Slope 137 132 125 124

CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GREAT RATES

www.golfclub-terralago.com

Yrds

6727 6393 5577 4895

Rating Slope

72.1 69.3 75.1 66.5 71.9 68.0

128 122 131 115 126 116

Come Try it ...You’ll Love it !!!

THE PERFECT PLACE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT…….. a wedding, a sweet sixteen,

an anniversary, a family reunion…..Heritage Palms Country Club in Indio is the perfect place to celebrate! For Events Please contact Raquel Alcorn at (760) 797-8641 or (760) 797-8643 or by email RALCORN@HERITAGEPALM.ORG

Course Location 1) Gary Player Sig 2) Westin - Pete Dye 3) Classic Club 4) Desert Willow 5) First Tee 6) Rancho Las Palmas 7) Desert Falls 8) Escena

9) Indian Springs 10) Eagle Falls 11) Terra Lago 12) Heritage Palms 13) Date Palm C.C. 14) Mountain Vista 15) Palm Royale 16) Palm Desert Resort

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Courses Desert Willow SilverRock Gary Player Signature Mountain Vista Eagle Falls Eagle Falls Escena Escena Classic Club Classic Club

Goods / Services pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 pg 6 pg 7 pg 8 pg 9 pg 10 pg 11

Palm Desert Resort Big Rock Golf Club Date Palm C.C. Westin Mission Hills Desert Dunes Woodhaven Terra Lago South Terra Lago North Heritage Palms Palm Royale C.C.

pg 12 pg 13 pg 15 pg 17 pg 19 pg 21 pg 24 pg 25 pg 27 pg 31

LPGA Amateur Golf Phil Freebern Joe Simonds, PGA Mitch Moncrief Course Contact List Rick Metrick Shiraz Rug Gallery

Articles

Adrian Leon

pg 14 pg 18 pg 20 pg 22 pg 23 pg 30 pg 32 pg 16

Desert Golfing Digest Magazine is published 4 times per year. Over 100,000 magazines are distributed throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California. Targeted distribution includes Golf Courses, Country Clubs, Golf Shops, Real Estate Offices, Chambers of Commerce Restaurants, Hotels and many more locations. For more informatino please contact us at the phone number or email isted below.

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Photo by Henebry Photography

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ocated in beautiful La Quinta, Palm Royale C.C. has been named “The Deserts Premier Short Course” Measuring just over 2000 yards, Palm Royale caters towards beginners and experienced golfers in need of touching up their short game. Come test your skills against this Ted Robinson designed, 18 hole, par 54 course.

Play 18 Holes in 2 1/2 Hours or Less !

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PALM DESERT

74-220 HWY 111, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 760.610.1194

INDIO

80-150 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201 760.863.5020

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