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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.

May 1 - May 27, 2013 Daily w/ Lunch Twilight w/Lunch

Weekday Wknd

$55* $45*

$55* $45*

$40* $30*

$45* $35*

May 28 - Sept. 30, 2013 Weekday Wknd Daily w/Lunch Twilight w/Lunch

* Free Lunch Included* (Choice of 7 Items)

M ay, J u n e , S e p t e m b e r Weddings, Anniversaries, Events, Birthdays, Parties, Quinceañeras 10 Large HD TVs 760-200-9844

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

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July 1 - Sept 16

Sept 17 - Oct 7

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

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

call for HOT Summer Rates 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

May 18 Holes $52 Twilight $35 expires May 31, 2013

Santa Rosa Course

Yardage 6669 6217 5661 5219 5219 5661

Tee Black Gold Blue Red Red (F) Blue (F)

June $43 $29

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

July - August September $26 $28 $20 $23

expires June 30, 2013

760.200.2200

Par 72 72 72 72 72 72

expires Aug 31, 2013

expires Sept 31, 2013

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

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ICGR Discount Cards are NOW Available

2 for 1 golf

May 1 - June 2, 2013 Posted $79 Twilight $59 June 3 - October 21, 2013 Posted $60 Twilight $40

Any Day Either Course

(Rates & Specials subject to change without notice)

(M a y ) after 11 am (j u n e - O c t ) after 10 Not valid with any other specials, discounts, twilight or events.

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Starstruck

STARSTRUCK Adrian Leon

As I drove up to the clubhouse at Mission Hills

the ball out there....way down the fairway. Shortly

Country Club to begin my coverage for the Kraft

after his group finished their drives on one hole I

Nabisco Championship, one thing really stood

asked Oscar if he would take a photo with me. In

out....Oscar De La Hoya’s new Bentley. A gorgeous

a second, Oscar was standing shoulder to shoulder

car that really drew people’s attention.

with me and snap, that photo’s in my album.

I, like many others attending Wednesday’s Pro-

What I found out is that Oscar is not alone when

Am, was hoping that I might get a chance to meet

it comes to enjoying the day with his fans.

Oscar and some of the other celebrities playing that

the celebrities I met were making the most of it

day. As the day progressed I crossed paths with

and seemingly taking their followers along for an

many of the folks people “come to see”:

enjoyable day of golf in a perfect setting.

Cheech

All

Marin, Michael Bolton, Anthony Anderson, Craig T. Nelson and a host of other celebrities playing golf

Both of the desert’s professional tournaments offer

and enjoying the day.

the opportunity to meet and follow our golfing celebrities during their Pro-Am days. At the PGA’s

What amazed me most was how gracious and

Humana Challenge and the LPGA’s Kraft Nabisco

approachable celebs are during a Pro-Am event like

Championship you can see, up close, your favorites

this one. The individual I most wanted to meet was

from Alice Cooper to Bruce Jenner !

Oscar....the owner of the Black Bentley. I’ve been a boxing fan most of my life and meeting Oscar would

If you have not had the opportunity to enjoy one

indeed be a thrilling event for me. I followed Oscar’s

of these two events, I encourage you to do so. It

group for a little while and was surprised at how

makes for a fun day and creates memories that will

friendly he was to everyone wanting an autograph

last a lifetime.

or photo.

Another thing that surprised me was

that Oscar is a very good golfer! He can really put

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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. may 2013

B e f o re 1 2 : 3 0 PM

A f t e r 1 2 : 3 0 PM

June - September

30

$45 $30

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( Exp. 5/31/13) Must present coupon for discount

( Exp. 9/30/13) 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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L

aughlin Golf Trail

Golf Package Special: $199/per Person

2 ni g h t s tay i n c a sin o, 3 ro un d s o f g ol f

3 night stay in casino, 4 Rounds of Golf

$299/per Person

4 night stay in casino, 5 Rounds of Golf

$399/per Person

Sunday-thursday, dbl occupancy

Double Round per day, add $25.00 You will play 2 great courses.... Desert Lakes and Los Lagos Golf Club

call & make your tee time and reservations

928.444.2939

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

7351

Riverside

Drive,

Pa r k e r ,

AZ

85344

(928) 667-3366

by Sharron Moran

One Practice Swing Per Shot Question: Should I take a practice swing before each shot?

Golfers are very individual. For some, a practice swing is very helpful, for others it is of little value.

I do not make many practice swings, but after taking a break between nines I will take a few on the 10th tee. Muscles can tighten up when there is a delay and we have stopped swinging for a while.

I recommend that new players take one, and only one, practice swing per full swing shot. The main purpose of the practice swing is to keep the player loose and flexible, and to help feel the tempo of the swing.

To reiterate, limit yourself to one practice swing per full shot. If you are taking more than one, you might irritate your playing partners, and contribute to slow play. Any new player, who wants to be invited again, needs to keep up with the pace of play.

When making a practice swing, let the club head brush the grass. This will give one the feeling of allowing the club head to descend and meet the ball squarely. If the club doesn’t touch the grass, there is a chance the shot might be topped.

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

Also, don’t be thinking numerous swing thoughts during the practice swing. Keep it simple when you are on the golf course. Save all those extra thoughts for the practice tee.

One exception--short game shots, such as pitches and chips can require several practice strokes as they are mainly touch and feel in the execution.

When you watch the professional, you will see them take several practice strokes especially on the very challenging and delicate shots.

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May

june

july - sept.

(per person)

(per person)

$55 $45 $30 (per person)

Closed for Overseeding Sept. 29 open Nov. 4 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

2013 Overseeding Schedule P a l m Sp r i n g s / c o a c h e l l a v a l l e y

Course

September

Shadow hills (South Course)

(760.200.3375)

Silverrock Resort

(760.328.3198)

Westin mission hills

(760.770.2908)

Rancho Mirage Contry Club Woodhaven Country Club

Eagle Falls

23

(760.324.4711)

17

1

(760.345.7513)

31

15

(760.778.2737)

31 30

31

30

31 14

(760.601.3600)

Indian Wells Golf Resort

(760.346.4653)

6/24 - 7/12 8/5 - 8/23

Indian Wells Golf Resort

(760.346.4653)

7/15 - 8/2 8/26 - 9/15

(Celebrity Course) (Players Course)

Indian Canyons

(760.833.8725)

Indian Canyons

(760.833.8725)

(South Course)

(North Course)

Heritage Palms

17

23

1

(760.238.5633)

Classic Club

4

28

(760.345.9701)

Escena Golf Club

3

7

Westin mission hills

(Gary Player Signature Course)

November

14

(760.777.8884)

(Pete Dye Resort Course)

Palm Royale

October

15 7

20 30

17

30

30 21

(760.564.5729)

29

(Mountain Course)

Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort

(760.328.1005)

Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort

(760.328.1005)

The Golf Club at Terra Lago

( 760.775.2000)

The Golf Club at Terra Lago

( 760.775.2000)

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(Resort Course)

3 23

(Legend Course) (South Course)

20

July 1

(North Course)

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

Dates are subject to change without notice. Please call courses to confirm.

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the desert’s

join Woodhaven Country Club Friendliest Golf Club

Single Full Dues Paying Member: $331 per month (No Initiation Fee)

Family Full Dues Paying Member: $443 per month (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

May - September 2013 rates: Posted Rate: May $45 Jun - Sept $35 Closed October For Overseeding

2 for 1 Lunch with Paid Round of Golf (Present ad to receive 2 beverages with paid round)

** Call For Friday’s Skins Game schedule in May **

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Single Plane Golf Single Plane Golf

Beginning May 1, 2013, we will be holding golf camps at the following locations: Newport Beach - Pelican Hill G.C. | Santa Barbara - Sandpiper G.C. | Las Vegas - The Revere G.C. Coeur d’Alene - The Coeur d’Alene Resort | Maui - The Wailea Golf Courses Plus many other locations, please check our website for complete details.

Maui - September 2013 New Zealand - April/May 2015 South Africa - April/May 2013 Hawaiian Cruise - August 2013 Coeur d’Alene - July 2013 Ireland/Scotland - August 2014 Experience all of our destinations as we sight see, play golf and tour www.singleplanetravelclub.com www.moenormangolf.com

Call for reservations... and bring a friend! 760-346-8965 or 888-771-8965 Jerry Martin, Director of Travel jerrym@moenormangolf.com

BEGINNING JUNE 1 - SEPT 30, JERRY WILL BE TEACHING AT MOORPARK C.C., just north of L.A.

1st & 3rd Friday Beginning December 6th

$10

Exp. September 15, 2013

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