March April 2020 Issue of Desert Golfing Digest Magazine

MARCH - APRIL 2020

B I G R O C K G O L F C O U R S E AT INDIAN SPRINGS Photo by Steven Young Photography

Call 760.200.8988 f or Tee Times - See page 13

GOLF INFORMATION AND TRAVEL GUIDE Featuring: Palm Springs Desert Cities

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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 Yards Silver 7239 Gold 6809 Blue 6313 White 5669 Green 5089 Red 4542

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

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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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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.

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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.

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF I-10 IN PALM DESERT 75-200 CLASSIC CLUB BLVD., PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Classic Club is managed by Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management.

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Palm Desert

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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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

Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020 Posted

Open - 12:22 $99 12:22 - 1:52 $79 2:00 - Close $60

Players Club Rate

$84 $64 $50

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BIG ROCK GOLF COURSE at Indian Springs Corner of Jefferson & Westward Ho In La Quinta / Indio

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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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Mar. 1, 2020 - Apr. 30, 2020 10am - 1pm

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• Offer valid one time only per person • Based on availability Please Cut Coupon Here Offer Code DPCC 0320 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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Challenging Yet Forgiving How would you describe the Pete Dye course at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa? Take 10% off and find out for yourself.

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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 Events Please contact Raquel Alcorn at (760) 797-8641 or (760) 797-8643 or by email RALCORN@HERITAGEPALM.ORG

Our Tournaments

ADRIAN LEON

Coachella Valley Professional Tournaments for 2020

Get ready, everybody! The 2020 ANA Inspiration Golf Tournament is just around the corner ! Starting April 2nd the best lady golfer’s in the world are coming to Rancho Mirage to compete at the Westin Mission Hills Country Club. Here are a few items of interest about the Tournament from over the years:

2002 The Tournament is renamed the Kraft Nabisco Championship 2005 Annika Sorenstam wins her third KNC title and joins Amy Alcott and Betsy King in the Three-Times Champions Club

2006 the KNC Championship celebrates it’s 35th year and introduces “Poppie’s Pond” at the Champions Lake at the 18th green

ANA Inspiration Milestones

2019 Purse increases to $3 million

1972 The first tournament (54 holes) was played and won by Jane Blalock

ANA Inspiration

1983 The LPGA designates the Nabisco a major championship tournament on the tour 2001 Nabisco raises the purse for the 2nd consecutive year to $1.5 million, up $250,000 from the previous year

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Apr 2 - 5, 2020 Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club For more info go to:

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Palm Desert Resort Big Rock Golf Club Palm Royale C.C. Date Palm C.C. Westin Mission Hills Westin Mission Hills Desert Dunes Heritage Palms C.C.

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Viva Cigar Lounge Joe Simonds, PGA Rivera West R. E. FST Performance Sports Shiraz Rug Gallery LPGA Amateur Golf

Articles

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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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Have you been looking for a local community of women who play golf?

If so, look no further – the LPGA Amateur Golf Association provides opportunities for all women to: LEARN TO PLAY, PLAY BETTER, HAVE FUN & MAKE FRIENDS The Palm Springs/Desert Cities Chapter is one of over 110 LPGA Amateurs Chapters across the US, Canada and Bermuda. Whether you’ve been playing for a while or are just getting started, the LPGA Amateur Golf Association provides a welcoming community for you to learn and play.

Contact us at

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PGA Member Since 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

760.275.6997

41995 Boardwalk | Suite A2 | Palm Desert, California 92211