January - February 2013
SilverRock Resort, a must play in La Quinta (See page 3) Golf InformatIon and travel GuIde Featuring: Palm Springs Desert Cities Visit: www.SWESTGOLF.com or Please Call (760) 399-6517 for your copy of Desert Golfing Digest
“There Actually IS a Free Lunch at Indian Springs”
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.
Jan.1 - Feb. 28, 2013
Daily
9-Holes
Before 8:00 w/Lunch 8:00 & After w/Lunch Twilight w/Lunch
$79* $99* $65*
$45* $50*
9 Holes before 8:00 or 1 1/2 hours after twilight
*Free
Lunch*
Choice of 7 Entrees Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013
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Full Posted 18 Hole Rates
Before 8:00am Not valid on Saturdays and Holidays Valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013
Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013
Experience Indian Wells Golf Resort
The only facility with both courses ranked in Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play In California – by GolfWeek 2010 and Golf Magazine 2010
Both Courses Ranked in “Top 20 Best Municipal Courses” in the Country Players Course Ranked #7 and Celebrity Course Ranked #16 – Golfweek 2010
Golf Digest’s Top 50 Courses for Women – Golf Digest “America’s Top 50 Courses for Women”
Golf World’s 2010 Top 100 Golf Shops – Golf World’s “100 Best Golf Shops”
Only minutes from Palm Springs set amid the majesty of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Southern California, the secluded enclave of Indian Wells offers world-class resort accommodations, outstanding restaurants, shimmering pools, luxurious spas, championship tennis and two award-winning golf courses – all located within walking distance. To learn more about this world class destination call 760.346.4653 or visit us online at www.indianwellsgolfresort.com
44-500 Indian Wells Lane • Indian Wells, California 92210
Palm Desert
Mountain Vista Golf Club A Home Course of the Bob Hope Classic
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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.
San Gorgonio Course Tee Black Gold Blue Red Red (F) Blue (F)
Par 72 72 72 72 72 72
Rating / Slope 72.0 / 129 69.7 / 124 67.1 / 115 64.8 / 111 68.8 / 113 71.6 / 123
Santa Rosa Course
Yardage 6669 6217 5661 5219 5219 5661
15% o f f
Tee Black Gold Blue Red Red (F) Blue (F)
Rating / Slope 72.2 / 127 69.7 / 119 67.6 / 114 65.8 / 111 70.4 / 118 72.6 / 123
Yardage 6720 6162 5693 5305 5305 5693
(18 holes and twilight)
Public Rack Rate
( Must present this coupon )
760.200.2200
Par 72 72 72 72 72 72
Expires 02/28/13
www.mountainvistagolfclub.com 38180 Del Webb Blvd. Palm Desert, CA 92211
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$109 Includes Lunch 10% Off When booked as a Foresome (must present coupon)
6:30 to 8:00 $79 10% Off When booked as a Foresome (must present coupon)
After 1:00 pm $59 10% Off When booked as a Foresome (must present coupon)
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january 1 - february 28 Posted $115 ICGR Discount Cards are NOW Available Twilight $85
$1500
o f f p o s t e d r at e Not valid with any other discounts, special, or events.
Expires February 28, 2013
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January - february 2013
Come play in our 12:30 shotguns
($16 savings off rack rate) 6 day advance booking
(per person) Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
$99
$85
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
L
aughlin Golf Trail
GOLF PACKAGE SPECIAL $199.00/PERSON January 1st 2013 - February 28th 2013
package includes:
2 nights stay casino hotel Sunday - Thursday (DBL OCCUPANCY)
3 ROUNDS OF GOLF WITH CART (includes tax) 1st day play @ Desert Lakes Golf Club par 72, 6600/5200, slope 112/120 2nd day play @ Los Lagos Golf Club par 72, 6920/5040, slope 113/124 3rd day @ Desert Lakes Golf Club package based on double occupancy
call toll free & make your tee time and reservations
1.855.768.1001
$399.00 Per Person Couples Golf School 2 ½ days Starts at noon on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and runs for 2 ½ days.
Schedule 1st Day
12:00pm to 4:00pm on the driving range
2nd Day
8:30am to 12:00pm on the driving range 12:00pm - lunch 1:00pm to 4:30pm on the golf course – we will guide you around!
3rd Day
8:30am to 12:00pm on the driving range 12:00pm lunch 1:00pm to 4:30pm on the golf course – we will guide you around!
We will cover everything you need to know for a lifetime of fun playing the game we all love! $399.00
provides with the following
1.Instruction on the range and golf course. 2.Two nights stay at one of our fantastic casinos. 3.Clubs (if needed). 4.Cart and range balls. 5.Lunch on two days. 6.Instruction video. 7.Expert evaluation and a “prescription” for improving. 8.Welcome gift bag. (19)
where to start Contact Us At
1(855)768-1001
joey o Joey O is an Acrobatic Golf Comedian and has been descibed as the “Best Entertainer in the World” by Golf Professionals throughout the country. Paul Azinger, PGA Player of the Year stated. “On a scale from 1 - 10, Joey “O” your show is a 50! You are the best in the world! The most solid ball striking I have ever seen!” Bob Hope was a personal friend over 20 years to Joey O and after performing at the Bob Hope Classic PGA, Bob said, “You are the most determined & imaginative entertainer I’ve seen and a freat one at that.”
Joey O’s show is entertaining for all ages! The author of the Award Wining & Best Selling ‘The Dream Seed’ spreads his motovational message during his show. Available for your next:
Big or small events Corporate outings Member guest, Tour events Private parties
319.431.8084 www.joeyogolf.com joeyogolf@hotmail.com
by Sharron Moran
couple’s golf Some couples find great fun and companionship when playing golf together, but for others, it is sometimes referred to as “ The Divorce Game”. The upside enjoyment is terrific. There is the outdoor exercise, the socialization with good friends, the meeting of new friends, and the enhancement of vacations with beautiful surroundings. Golf is an individual game even though it is played together. Couples tennis or bridge is a bit different because if one of the players is less proficient, it may not be as enjoyable for both. The golfer is only competing against the golf course and par. Many husbands would love to have their wives play golf and be able to share their interest in the game. A word of wisdom from the famed instructor, Harvey Penick, who said, ”One of the biggest problems with women golfers is their husbands”. The late Mr. Penick was referring to the husband’s attempts to teach his wife how to play golf. Could be a similar situation to a husband teaching his wife to drive a car. A husband teaching a wife can be very touchy. Suggestions, all too often begin to sound like criticism. Comments such as, “You did exactly the same thing wrong”, or “You aren’t even trying to do it right”, can lead to some very tense moments. Trying to make
corrections on the golf course is extremely difficult for someone to do. Save the lessons for the practice tee, or better yet the teaching professional. If the wife is constantly asking,” What did I do wrong?” She will deserve whatever she receives. Men are problem solvers, and when presented with a problem, will do their best to solve it; however misguided their solution may be. If a husband truly wants his wife to learn the game, he will have to do his part. This means golf lessons from a good professional, decent clubs, not hand me downs, and for a while playing Par 3s and less difficult executive courses, which are not so intimidating to the beginner. Most of all he has to give loads of encouragement and very little criticism. With the effort put forth and a positive approach, he then has a good chance of adding a wonderful and mutually enjoyable activity to their marriage.
By Sharron Moran
LPGA Class “A” Golf Instructor at the College of the Desert Driving Range Available for lessons. Call 760.574.3914
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage Country Club
Rancho Mirage Country Club has a rich history, as distinguished as our address at the corner of Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra Drives. The course itself opened in 1985 and provides the golfer with mature, tree lined fairways, subtle undulations, and perfect year round playing conditions, plus views of the entire Coachella Valley and the snow capped peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains from the elevated tees. October - January
$85 $59 $39
7:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - Close
January 16 - March 31 7:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - Close
$95 $65 $45
(All green fee rates include shared golf cart and complimentary driving range.)
10 $
off
Posted Rates
( Exp. 2/28/13) Must present coupon for discount
Visit www.RanchoMirageGolf.com
for daily specials
760. 32 4 . 4 7 1 1 3 8 - 5 0 0 B ob H op e D r i v e , R a nc ho M i rage, CA 9 2 2 7 0
Exp. 2/28/13
Previous winner: Lisa Addis of Louisville, KY She will play Indian Canyons
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upcoming desert events Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation The Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation is a four-round, 72-hole PGA TOUR golf tournament played in La Quinta at PGA WEST’s Palmer and Nicklaus Private Courses and La Quinta Country Club from Jan. 14-20, 2013. The tournament features 156 PGA TOUR professionals and 156 amateurs, including celebrities. For tickets or information: www.HumanaChallenge.com, 1-888-672-4673 or at Lumpy’s locations in La Quinta and Rancho Mirage.
Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational The 25th Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Technologies Celebrity Invitational, February 21-23, 2013, will be held at the acclaimed par 72 Eagle Falls Golf Course and the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. The renowned two day celebrity-amateur golf tournament, three nights of dinner parties with entertainment, and a spectacular luncheon and fashion show are dedicated to the memory and music of Frank Sinatra. Contact info for tickets or entry: 760-674-8447 or www.franksinatragolf.org
Kraft Nabisco Championship 2013 If you missed the spectacular finish to the Kraft Nabisco Championship, make sure you don’t miss it in 2013. Golf’s first major is scheduled for April 4 -7, 2013 at the renowned Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, home to the Tournament for 42 years. For tickets, sponsorship or to volunteer, please visit www.KNCgolf.com or call 760-324-4546.
hidden gem
join Woodhaven Country Club of the desert
Single Full Dues Paying Member: $331 per month (No Initiation Fee)
Family Full Dues Paying Member: $443 per month
jan/feb 2013 rates: Posted Rate $60-$65 with Players Card $55
(Must sign 12 month contract) Prices and Offer subject to Change or Revocation at any time without notice
member benefits Unlimited golf Full signing privileges Recive 20% off merchandise Full use of workout facility Unlimited Use of Practice Facility 14 Day Booking Window Receive 20% off Restaurant Items Inclusion to Special Events $395 Trail Fee returned back to member in credit
Players Card Purchase
Single Regularly $99 with Ad $79 Couple Regularly $179 with Ad $149
Free Round with Each Players Card Purchase Receive 10% off merchandise and food (only) with your Players Card.
2 for 1 Lunch with Paid Round of Golf Vista Lounge Open M-F 9:00 till 3:00 for Lunch M-F 3:00 till 6:00 for Happy Hour
7 6 0 . 3 4 5 . 7 5 1 3 41555 Woodhaven Dr. East, Palm Desert, CA 92211 w w w. w o o d h a v e n c c . c o m
Every Thursday, Every Thursday,
Maui - September 2013 New Zealand - April/May 2014 South Africa - 2014 Hawaiian Cruise - August 2013 Coeur d’Alene - September 2013 Ireland/Scotland - July 2013
Want to Cruise? Friday January 18th 2013 4:00pm El Paseo Blvd. 1st & 3rd Friday thru April Beginning Feb. 1st - 4:00—6:30pm
Come on down to El Paseo and bring your wheels or just come on down and be part of this good time. Enjoy a great evening with lots to do and see. Cars, dining and shopping on the Boulevard.
El Paseo Boulevard that is!
Jerry Martin 760.346.8965
jerry@elpaseocruisenight.com www.elpaseocruisenight.com 1st & 3rd Friday thru April Beginning Feb. 1st - 4:00—6:30pm
Exp. February 28, 2013 between 10am and 1pm
$22 per person
(one coupon per foursome)
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