An arrest. A missed short putt on the 72nd hole of a major. An amateur victory. They were all among the storylines for the 2024 PGA Tour season, a season that ended at the RSM Classic, the last of 43 official events for the year. Each season has its … [Read more...]
The key moments in the history of golf in the desert, from the first golf courses to the first tournaments
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — During the last 100 years, golf and the Coachella Valley have become practically synonymous. From celebrities to professional golfers to part-time residents to visitors, golf has been and remains a large part of the fabric of … [Read more...]
A century of golf: How the sport became a defining part of life in this famous California valley
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — It was one simple sentence in the Nov. 13, 1924, edition of the Banning Record newspaper in a column devoted to Palm Springs news. “The Desert Inn golf course is being surrounded by a substantial stone wall, making a beautiful … [Read more...]
Arnold Palmer, Dinah Shore, Bob Hope among the 10 people instrumental to golf’s history in the Coachella Valley
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — During the last 100 years, golf and the Coachella Valley have become practically synonymous. From celebrities to professional golfers to part-time residents to visitors, golf has been and remains a large part of the fabric of … [Read more...]
12 Black Friday golf equipment and technology deals including Callaway, Titleist, Ping and more
Every golfer would love to get a new piece of golf equipment for the holidays. Or maybe a new rangefinder. Or a GPS device. Maybe even a couple dozen golf balls. In this gift guide, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Black Friday deals on golf … [Read more...]
Violent altercation on Florida golf course leaves one man dead, another facing murder charges
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida — A violent altercation at a public golf course this week in Palm Beach Gardens left one man dead and another facing a first-degree murder charge. Investigators say Junior Boucher, 36, of The Acreage, killed 65-year-old … [Read more...]
It’s rivalry week in college football. Here’s 8 imaginary matches pitting golfers against their college foes
It’s college football rivalry week, with a few games on Friday and a giant slate of matchups set for Saturday. Many of these games will go a long way to decide who makes up the new 12-team playoff in college football.All of them will give one school … [Read more...]
Bryson DeChambeau finally makes a hole-in-one over his house
Bryson DeChambeau is finally the king of his castle. His days-long quest to hit a hole-in-one trick shot over his house has finally ended. If you aren’t up to speed, here’s what’s been happening. DeChambeau recently challenged himself to see if he … [Read more...]
The winner of the Rory McIlroy-Scottie Scheffler vs. Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka Match will get crypto, not cash
The first Match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson featured a large pile of cash for the winner. The latest rendition will have crypto being doled out to the champ. This is all because the PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf showdown featuring Rory McIlroy and … [Read more...]
South Africa Continues to attract tourists who love luxury accommodations, great food, magnificent wildlife and fabulous golfing.
South Africa Continues to attract tourists who love luxury accommodations, great food, magnificent wildlife and fabulous golfing. Since leaving South Africa many moons ago, I have returned at least 20 times, if not more. It is one of the most … [Read more...]