Golf InformatIon and travel GuIdefeaturing: Palm Springs desert Cities

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The Golf Club at La Quinta

march - april 2013

Ca l l (760) 771-0707 f o r t e e t i m e s

“There ... IS ... a Free Lunch* at Indian Springs”

*Free Lunch Included*(Choice of 7 Items)

Mar.1 - Mar. 31, 2013 Weekday WkndBefore 8:30 w/Lunch $79* $79*8:30 Twilight w/Lunch $89* $89*Twilight w/Lunch $65* $65*

Apr.1 - Apr. 30, 2013 Weekday WkndBefore 8:00 w/Lunch $69* $79*8:00 Twilight w/Lunch $79* $89*Twilight w/Lunch $55* $60*

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 - Apr. 30, 2013

A Home Course of the Bob Hope Classic2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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Experience Indian Wells Golf Resort The only facility with both courses ranked in Top 20Best 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 theSanta 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 – alllocated within walking distance.

To learn more about this world class destinationcall 760.346.4653 or visit us online at

www.indianwellsgolfresort.com

44-500 Indian Wells Lane • Indian Wells, California 92210

The only facility with both courses ranked in Top 20Best 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 theSanta 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 – alllocated within walking distance.

To learn more about this world class destinationcall 760.346.4653 or visit us online at

www.indianwellsgolfresort.com

44-500 Indian Wells Lane • Indian Wells, California 92210

$10 offRegular Green Fees after 10 AM

Valid for up to four players. Not valid with twilight rates, promotional rates, tournaments, leagues, or in conjunction with other offers. Please mention offer when making reservation. Expires 12/31/10

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.

Get the best rates online at

escenagolf.com/teetimes

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Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Need We Say More?

A Home Course of the Bob Hope Classic

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.

ITee Par Rating / Slope YardageBlack 72 72.0 / 129 6669Gold 72 69.7 / 124 6217Blue 72 67.1 / 115 5661Red 72 64.8 / 111 5219Red (F) 72 68.8 / 113 5219Blue (F) 72 71.6 / 123 5661

San Gorgonio CourseTee Par Rating / Slope YardageBlack 72 72.2 / 127 6720Gold 72 69.7 / 119 6162Blue 72 67.6 / 114 5693Red 72 65.8 / 111 5305Red (F) 72 70.4 / 118 5305Blue (F) 72 72.6 / 123 5693

Santa Rosa Course

Palm Desert Mountain Vista Golf Club

760.200.2200 www.mountainvistagolfclub.com38180 Del Webb Blvd. Palm Desert, CA 92211

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15% o f f Public Rack RateExpires 04/30/13

(18 holes and 1:00pm)

( Must present this coupon )

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ICGR Discount Cards are NOW Available

March 1 - april 21, 2013

april 22 - april 30, 2013

postedTwilight

$115$85

postedTwilight

$79$59

(Rates subject to change without notice)

E x p I R E s A p R I l 3 0 , 2 0 1 3

$6500Valid Wednesday - Friday

Dinner North Clubhouse. Any one entrée off dinner menu. Appetizer, alcohol or desset not included

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$8500Not valid with any other discounts, special, or events.

Valid Monday - saturdayTimes 7am - 9am & 11am to 12pm

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Rancho Mirage Country ClubRancho Mirage

Visit www.RanchoMirageGolf.comfor dai ly special s

760.324.4711 38-500 BoB Hope DRiVe, RancHo MiRaGe, ca 92270

A p r i l S p e c i A l

Before 7 :30Between 7 :30-12 :30Af te r 12 :30

$49$69$49Free Replay

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 play-ing conditions, plus views of the entire coachella Valley and the snow capped peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains from the elevated tees.

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

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J A n u A r y 1 6 - M A r c H 3 1

Open - 7 :29am

7:30am - 12 :29pm

12:30 - 1 :59pm

2pm - close

$65$95$65$45

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

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call toll free & make your tee timeand reservations

1.855.768.1001

GOLF PACKAGE SPECIAL $199.00/PERSONMarch 1 2013 - June 1, 2013

package includes:

2 NIGhtS StAy CASINO hOtELSunday - Thursday(DBL OCCUPANCY)

3 ROUNDS OF GOLF WIth CARt(includes tax)1st day play @ Desert Lakes Golf Clubpar 72, 6600/5200, slope 112/120

2nd day play @ Los Lagos Golf Clubpar 72, 6920/5040, slope 113/124

3rd day @ Desert Lakes Golf Clubpackage based on double occupancy

a u g h l i n g o l f T r a i lL

Schedule1st day

12:00pm to 4:00pm on the driving range

2nd day8:30am to 12:00pm on the driving range

12:00pm - lunch1:00pm to 4:30pm on the golf course – we will guide you around!

3rd day8:30am to 12:00pm on the driving range

12:00pm lunch1:00pm to 4:30pm on the golf course – we will guide you around!

$399.00provides 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.

$399.00 Per PersonCouples Golf School 2 ½ days

Starts at noon on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and runs for 2 ½ days.

We will cover everything you need to know for a lifetime of fun playing the game we all love!

Where to StartConTaCT US aT

1(855)768-1001

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Emerald Canyon Golf CourseParker, AZ

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- A r i z o n A r e p u b l i c

- G o l f D i G e s t

4 StarAward

s t e v e b e n t o n p G A p r o f e s s i o n A l , m A n A G e r

A La Pas County Facility: EmErald Canyon Golf CoursE

7 3 5 1 r i v e r s i D e D r i v e , p A r k e r , A z 8 5 3 4 4 (928) 667-3366

Tension, An enemy of Golf

One of the most frequently asked questions in golf is; how

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

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

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

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

two main factors creating distance are correct contact and

clubhead speed. Correct contact gives us a straight shot that

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

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

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

per hour clubhead speed.?

To improve contact usually requires a visit to your friendly

golf professional. It is the concept of clubhead speed that

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

understand the difference between speed and power. If I ask

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

Speed is fast motion not forceful hitting. Remember we

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

athletes, participating in events that require speed, we rarely

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

and swimmers are always stretching, shaking and doing their

best to keep their muscle relaxed.

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

Squeezing the club causes tension to go up through your arms

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

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

more tournaments that any other man, described his golf grip

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

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

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

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

dead baby birds.

I remember my Aunt Sylvia who taught violin for many

years. She emphasized the fingers and hands must be kept

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By sharron moranlPGA Class “A” Golf instructor at the

College of the Desert Driving RangeAvailable for lessons. Call 760.574.3914

by Sharron Moran

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

march - april 2013

$99($16 savings off rack rate)

6 day advance booking

come play in our 1:00 shotguns

$85(per person)

Mondays, tuesdays and fridays

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

Players CardPurchase

Single Regularlywith Ad

Couple Regularlywith Ad

$99$79

$179$149

Free Round with Each Players Card PurchaseReceive 10% off merchandise and food (only) with your Players Card.

2 for 1 Lunch with Paid Round of Golf

Vista Lounge OpenM-F 9:00 till 3:00 for LunchM-F 3:00 till 6:00 for Happy Hour

760.345.7513 41555 Woodhaven dr. east, Palm desert, Ca 92211

www.woodhavencc.com

memberbenefitsUnlimited golfFull signing privilegesRecive 20% off merchandiseFull use of workout facilityUnlimited Use of Practice Facility14 Day Booking WindowReceive 20% off Restaurant ItemsInclusion to Special Events$395 Trail Fee returned back to member in credit

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 O ffer subject to Change or Revocation at any time without notice

the desert ’sFriendliest Golf Club

Woodhaven Country Clubjoin

march/april 2013 rates:Posted Rate: March $65 April $55

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Every Tuesday,Every Tuesday,

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 downand be part of this good time. Enjoy a great evening with lots to do and see.

Cars, dining and shopping on the Boulevard.

Jerry Martin760.346.8965

jerry@elpaseocruisenight.comwww.elpaseocruisenight.com

1st & 3rd Friday thru April Beginning Feb. 1st - 4:00—6:30pm

El Paseo Boulevard that is!

Exp. April 30, 2013

$22p e r p e r s o n

(one coupon per foursome)

between 10am and 1pm

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