Desert Golfing Digest (March-April 13)

march - april 2013

The Golf Club at La Quinta C a l l (760) 771-0707

for tee times

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 ... 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.

Mar.1 - Mar. 31, 2013

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Apr.1 - Apr. 30, 2013

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Before 8:30 w/Lunch 8:30 Twilight w/Lunch Twilight w/Lunch

Before 8:00 w/Lunch 8:00 Twilight w/Lunch Twilight w/Lunch

$79* $89* $65*

$69* $79* $55*

$79* $89* $65*

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*Free Lunch Included* (Choice of 7 Items)

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

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Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 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

Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs is a return to what made desert golf great.

This Nicklaus Design course with stunning views stretches to almost 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 of the ingredients of a modern classic.

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Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

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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

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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 1:00pm)

Public Rack Rate

( Must present this coupon )

760.200.2200

Par 72 72 72 72 72 72

Expires 04/30/13

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

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March 1 - April 21, 2013 Posted $115 Twilight $85 APRIL 22 - April 30, 2013 Posted $79 Twilight $59

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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.

January 16 - March 31 Open - 7:29am 7:30am - 12:29pm 12:30 - 1:59pm 2pm - Close

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April Special

$65 $95 $65 $45

Before 7:30 $49 Between 7:30-12:30 $69 After 12:30 $49 Fre e R e p l a y

Posted Rates

( Exp. 3/31/13) Must present coupon for discount

(All green fee rates include shared golf cart and complimentary driving range.)

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

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aughlin Golf Trail

GOLF PACKAGE SPECIAL $199.00/PERSON March 1 2013 - June 1, 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.

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where to start Contact Us At

1(855)768-1001

Parker, AZ

Emerald Canyon Golf Course

Along the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona lies “The Jewel of the Desert� but better known as Emerald Canyon Golf Course. Carved out of the mountains and canyons overlooking the Colorado River, Emerald Canyon offers a fantastic and unusual layout full of unique River views. A four star rated Golf Course by Golf Digest, Emerald Canyon is a must play for any true golf enthusiast.

Best Exotic Course in Arizona - Arizona Republic

4 Star Award - Golf Digest

A La Pas County Facility:

Emerald Canyon Golf Course Steve Benton

Pga P r o f e s s i o n a l , m a n ag e r

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(928) 667-3366

by Sharron Moran

Tension, An Enemy of Golf One of the most frequently asked questions in golf is; how

athletes, participating in events that require speed, we rarely

can I get more distance? Women tend to have more problems

see them try to tighten up or tense their muscles. The runners

in this area because they do not have as much natural strength

and swimmers are always stretching, shaking and doing their

as men do. Men on the other hand ask; how can I keep the

best to keep their muscle relaxed.

ball in the fairway and hit more greens in regulation? The

A golfer creates the most tension by having too tight of a grip.

two main factors creating distance are correct contact and

Squeezing the club causes tension to go up through your arms

clubhead speed. Correct contact gives us a straight shot that

all the way to your neck. Tight muscles are slow muscles.

goes up in the air and has that good feeling and sound as the

Sam Snead, who was a classic swinger of the club and won

club contacts the ball. We all love that feeling but if we are

more tournaments that any other man, described his golf grip

topping the ball or hitting behind it, what good is 100miles

pressure as that of holding a baby bird. It was tight enough

per hour clubhead speed.?

to prevent the bird from escaping, but not tight enough to

To improve contact usually requires a visit to your friendly

injure the bird. I think if we gave the baby bird test to a large

golf professional. It is the concept of clubhead speed that

group of golfers, we would end up having a very high pile of

I would like to expand upon in this article. We need to

dead baby birds.

understand the difference between speed and power. If I ask

I remember my Aunt Sylvia who taught violin for many

a student to swing faster, he or she will usually swing harder.

years. She emphasized the fingers and hands must be kept

Speed is fast motion not forceful hitting. Remember we

free of tension in order to play an allegro movement. If you

are swinging a 15-16ounce implement at a 1.62 ounce ball.

knit or type with excellent speed, are your fingers tight? A

When a lady golfer is asked to put everything she has into the

light grip will allow you to swing the club and feel the head as

shot, the mostly likely result is one very tired lady. I have had

opposed to pushing and forcing the club back to the ball.

ladies tell me that after 18 holes of golf, their shoulders ached

One word of caution about the light grip, it may allow you to

and they felt like going home and taking a nap. This is not

have too much wrist cock at the top of your swing. We need

what golf is supposed to be all about. If you remember, some

some wrist cock but not a flop. Another word of caution, if

of your longest and best shot had the most effortless swings.

you throw the club out of your hands, I think you over did it.

There are several factors that will increase speed. We will look at one of the major ones below..

Tension is a great detriment to achieving speed. When I see a golfer standing over the ball with a death grip on the club, veins standing out on the forearms, arms scrunched to the body and the legs braced, it is not have a picture of a potentially fast free flowing swing. When you see other

By Sharron Moran LPGA Class “A” Golf Instructor at the College of the Desert Driving Range Available for lessons. Call 760.574.3914

march - april 2013

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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

Previous winner: Mark Rader of Hollywood, CA He will play Indian Canyons

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