Desert Golfing Digest Nov / Dec 2018 Issue

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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

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18 Hole ď Ž Par 72 Eagle

Yardage 6715

Rating 72.8

Slope 133

Hawk

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800.827.2946 â– www.FantasySpringsResort.com Exit I-10 at Golf Center Parkway Hotel prices are per night plus resort fee, valid Mon. - Thurs. through 12/31/18. Blackout dates may apply. Ask for code EFPKG1.

Management reserves the right to cancel or modify promotions at any time. Second round of golf - additional $85.

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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.

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

Yrds

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Rating Slope

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128 122 131 115 126 116

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

Sunday Golf and B reakfast Bar

(Includes Golf, Cart, Range and Breakfast Buffet) Buffet includes: Omlet Bar, Bacon & Sausage, Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Pancaakes, Yogurt, Granola, & Fresh Fruit

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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 more information call Gino Arras at (760) 534-8695

La Quinta/Indio

Big Rock Golf Course at Indian Springs

“Our Greens are a Perfect 10”

Big Rock Pub (760) 200-8988

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6,794 yard challenging yet golfer friendly layout with 360˚ panoramic views, 8 lakes, 2 streams and 2 waterfalls. Championship golf course with tournament speed greens that are a “PERFECT 10”. Also, friendly Country Club Service and a 4 Hour Round of Golf.

Gold Blue White Red

Yards 6642 6197 5777 5098

Rating Slope 71.9 127 69.9 122 68.0 116 69.8 121

For Details and Tee Times

Call (760) 200-8988

or visit www.TheBigRockGolf.com

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Palm Desert Resort Country Club

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et against spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Desert Resort Country Club is 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 sand bunkers, as well as a choice of four 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

Mens

Yrds Rating Slope Blue 6546 71.5 126 White 6267 70.1 123 Gold 5900 68.3 118 Red 5433 66.1 112 Silver 5173 64.6 109 Womens

Yrds Rating Slope White 6267 76.4 134 Gold 5900 74.1 127 Price includes a shared cart & Red 5433 71.6 125 (1) range token Silver 5173 69.9 121

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Cathedral City

Date Palm Country Club

DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB 2 for 1 Green Fees - Bring A Friend

• With this coupon, 2 people golf for the price of 1, includes shared cart

• $30 for “2” players - $60 value

• Tee Time can be made 3-days in advance • You must call for a tee time and state that you have a 2 for 1 coupon • Coupon must be presented at time of check-in (no exceptions) • Offer valid thru December 31st 2018 anytime except for Holiday weekends, designated Holidays or with group and tournament play

• Offer valid one time only per person • Based on availability Please Cut Coupon Here Offer Code DPDG12.18 Date Palm C.C. is a Ted Robinson design 18-hole executive style layout. It features 3,100 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 58. The course rating is 54.9/57.2 and has a slope rating of 90/93. It is challenging for all golfers with plenty of trees and just enough water to test your skills.

Looking for a place to hold your next golf event? Look no further. Date Palm C.C. offers a wonderful setting at an affordable price. For more information call Judy today at 760.328.1315 760.328.1315

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JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013

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Junior State Championship twice, lead to her being offered full ride scholarship opportunities to play NCAA Division 1 Golf. She received offers from Tulane, Santa Clara, Purdue, and Cal Poly, and chose Fresno State. Highlights from her college career include winning 5 individual titles and being honored All- American in 2004, Division 1 level which recognizes the top individual 30 players in the country.

If you read my last article you know I’m on a mission to find where our best golf instructors teach.

Everyone! This is Laura Luethke. One of our reader’s told me about Laura and how she helped his game around the green, so I made an appointment for a lesson. I was impressed by how knowledgeable she was about the short game, and how friendly and hospitable she was with her time. She showed me various options on how to pitch and chip from different types of lies and ground conditions around the green. Laura also showed me what types of wedges to use and their effects on the roll to the flagstick.

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