In Palm Springs, 7 Springs Inn & Suites is a hidden, affordable So. Cal resort option

When you first lay eyes on 7 Springs Inn & Suites, you may not be that impressed. But while the entryway may not be oversized, the rooms certainly are at this Palm Springs Resort. Affordable and comfortable, 7 Springs is near great golf action as well as a casino. For many who have been battered by the high prices of Palm Springs, 7 Springs may be the perfect resort.

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Indian Wells Golf Package at MiraMonte Resort and Spa

Dates: March 17, 2008 - May 30, 2008

Enjoy a 2 night stay at MiraMonte Resort & Spa and play 2 rounds of golf choosing from Rancho Mirage Country Club, Mountain Vista, Palm Desert Resort Country Club, Woodhaven or Cimarron, starting from $304.

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Don't be fooled by Back Bay Golf Course: It's good only for kids

Back Bay Golf Course in Newport Beach pitches itself as a par 3. The problem is, it's not. This pitch & putt is a great place to get your kids interested in golf; 10-year-olds can have a blast here and something of a golf education. And while the conditioning is great and the views of the Pacific Ocean are inspiring, seasoned golfers will not be challenged. In the end, Back Bay may just be a place where it's good to take your kids for a golf lesson or two.

Fazio revamp pumps up Pelican Hill Golf Club's Ocean South Course's ocean views

A recently completed renovation at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, Calif., led by Tom Fazio himself, saw thousands of shrubs moved around the Ocean South Course in the nearly two years it was closed. The result? Ocean South is now one of the most scenic rounds of golf on the West Coast, even trumping the vistas of Pelican's more wide-open sister North Course. That qualifies as near hearsay in these parts!

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Great golf, nightlife make Palm Springs bachelorette party central

While Palm Springs features amazing spas and shopping, for women that love golf, the Gary Player Signature Course at the Westin Mission Hills, the Desert Willow complex and TPC Stadium are just three golf options that make Palm Springs a great bachelorette party destination for ladies interested in golf. And with resorts like Desert Springs JW Marriott and Costa's nightclub, there's plenty do when your round of golf is over.

Off course in San Diego: An 18-point golfer's guide

San Diego is renowned for its golf - especially gems like Torrey Pines and nearby La Costa Resort. But when you're not on the golf courses, this town will keep you busy with great dining and entertainment options. Chris Baldwin offers up some suggestions to round out your golf trip, including were to stay on a budget, were to score tasty, quick Mexican food, the best Sunday brunch in town, where to relive your college years, and more.

KZG's Hollywood HQ entertains golfers with custom-fitted golf clubs

Inside the walls of KZ Golf's headquarters in Los Angeles lie enough golf toys to make a golfer feel as excited as a kid at nearby Universal Studios. KZG might not be a household name but it is well-known to makers and fitters of custom clubs. And while you can't buy these sticks off the rack, if you live in or are visiting L.A., you can get fitted right here at KZG HQ, Kiel Christianson writes.

Glitzy gambling & golf: Palm Springs to become a mini Las Vegas?

Home to Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta, the Coachella Valley is being transformed into a golf-and-gambling destination, with a half-dozen casinos trying to lure luxury vacationers. That's right, it's no longer just about relaxation when golfing in Palm Springs: There's also action. And while it's no Las Vegas, the casino push can be seen in golf clubs like the new Eagle Falls Golf Course and the Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Conference Resort: First-rate golf minutes from Los Angeles

Unbeknownst to many L.A. golfers, one of the best public golf courses in Southern California lies just minutes from downtown: the Eisenhower Course at Industry Hills Golf Club. This gem opened in 1979, and was recently re-opened after an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation. "Ike's" sister course, the Babe D. Zaharias Course ("Babe"), also recently re-opened after a similar facelift. With the two renovations, Industry Hills Golf Club has become a prime Southern California golf destination.

Palm Desert Country Club golf course sheds its problem past with ultra-green redo

California's Palm Desert Country Club has undergone a miraculous transformation in recent years. For years, this course stood out as one of the biggest eyesores in the entire Coachella Valley, one of the "dogs of the desert," so to speak. Now it's one of the better-conditioned courses in the whole region, and it's still very much a budget play in a town where green fees can have you dipping into the kids' college fund.

Trilogy at La Quinta: Where Tiger went splash and you golf Palm Springs cheap

California's Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta has been home to the LG Skins Game for the past four years and has hosted a little known golfer named Tiger Woods - but Trilogy isn't resting on its laurels. Trilogy stands on its own, giving regular golfers great course conditions and a fun round. It is a course worth working into any Palm Springs trip and one of the best values in the desert.

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The Island Hotel: Where you'll feel movie star cool in Newport Beach

Want to feel truly cool, if only for a few fleeting moments? Then head to The Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The hotel offers golfers resort luxury and a taste of the movie star life, even if you've never owned a $500 pair of jeans. And if you're in town to play the two Tom Fazio golf courses at Pelican Hill, The Island Hotel is definitely the place to stay.

Barona Creek Golf Club combines great golf, gaming at high-end resort

It's funny how golf resorts can sort of blend together in one's memory. But then you stumble upon a golf resort with a unique personality, a place you won't soon forget. Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino in Lakeside is precisely that singular, enchanting sort of place that might just make you fall in love all over again with golf resorts, especially if you like gambling and gourmet cuisine with your golf.

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