California Golf News
No smoke, all comeback: Lake Tahoe's summer golf rebounds from wildfire
Lake Tahoe golf is recovering from the wildfire that destroyed 254 homes, left viewers nationwide with images of is a smoky, fiery catastrophe zone, and threatened to crush the crucial summer tourist season in the rare West Coast area where the temperatures are comfortable and the scenes often breathtaking.
... full article »Does Phil Mickelson, course designer, forecast Lefty's end as a top golfer?
If the project (regulation 27-hole course, 18-hole par 3, huge practice facility) comes off, Mickelson could be taking the first big step to a Jack Nicklaus- and Arnold Palmer-style second career.
... full article »SoCal golfers come to grips with Pelican Hill's two-year shutdown
They've long called it Southern California's Pebble Beach. They just never expected it to shut down in order to become more Pebble Beach-like. This is what the devoted golfers who played and loved Pelican Hill Golf Club are facing.
... full article »Trend breaker: Escena Golf Club finally brings new course to Palm Springs - GolfCalifornia.com
It's been more than a decade since Palm Springs has had a new golf course within the city limits. Golf's long migrated out to the surrounding trendy communities, to the La Quintas and co. of the Coachella Valley. But since Escena Golf Club opened Nov. 5, immediately becoming the most ambitious golf project in the city of Palm Springs since the days of the Bush Sr. administration, there's understandably plenty of buzz.
... full article »Amy Alcott joins design team for new Indian Canyons Golf Resort
LPGA Tour and World Golf Hall of Fame member Amy Alcott is part of the design team for the new Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif.
... full article »Southern California expansion increases options for ProSwing Golf Academy
After a number of successful years of operation in the greater Phoenix Arizona area, ProSwing Golf Academy recently signed a contract with J.C. Golf Resorts of Southern California. This contract provides a significant expansion for their golf school operations, as well as their individual private instruction now being offered in the San Diego area.
... full article »Southern California fires scorch Simi Valley courses
Some golf courses in the Simi Valley area of Ventura County did suffer damage from fires that swept through Southern California last week, but at least one of them showed heroism in helping to save nearby homes.
... full article »Smoke and flames disrupting travel and golf plans
Besides destroying homes and lives, deadly fires in the Southern California area are hurting the travel and tourist industry as well, including golf courses.
... full article »Somax Power Hip Trainer doubles hip speed in golfers
Somax has developed the first golf training aid to increase the speed and power of hip rotation in golfers. A strong, steel spring provides resistance to hip rotation in one direction, and assistance to hip rotation when set up in the opposite direction.
... full article »Jolie weights may be top fitness accessory this year
Sporting five new cool colors and plenty of fitness industry raves, Jolie World, Inc. expects Jolie weights, its compact, one-pound attachable shoe weights, to emerge as a top fitness gift item this holiday season.
... full article »Nakoma unveils golf amenities for female guests, residents
Nakoma Resort & Spa at Gold Mountain home of Nakoma, legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright's monumental 24,000-square-foot original design - has announced the unveiling of additional golf amenities and programs for its women guests and residents.
... full article »Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa helps golfers improve their game with Fit2GolfT
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa today announced a flagship facility for Fit2GolfT, a worldwide golf instructional program. The Hyatt Grand Champions' Agua Serena Spa will offer this unique program combining fitness training with massage therapy and swing analysis to afford golfers, hotel guests and local enthusiasts the unique opportunity to address the hottest topic in the game today-golf fitness.
... full article »Palm Springs trying to shake summer stigma
A sampling of adjectives used to describe Palm Springs in the summer by weathercasters in not-so-far away places like Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco: sizzling, hideous, dashboard-melting, and hellish.
... full article »Marriott Desert Charities Invitational tees off Friday
For golfers, there is nothing quite like sinking a putt on a lush, emerald green surrounded by sapphire waters and sunshine skies. On Friday, May 9, 2003 more than 140 golfers will come together not only for a great day on the links, but also to help raise much needed funds for Palm Springs Valley children in the 2nd Annual Marriott Desert Charities Invitational.
... full article »The Dragon Challenge: $10,000 purse offered at scenic layout
The owners of Dragon at Gold Mountain -- arguably the fiercest, most-scenic championship golf course in the United States -- are so pleased with their beautiful beast, that they are offering a $10,000 purse to culminate the 2003 Pro-Am Dragon Challenge Pro-Am Invitational. For more information or to schedule a tee time call 1.800.446.5368 or visit www.GM-gold.com
... full article »WCLGT gains sponsorship for the 2004-2006 seasons
Since the inception of the West Coast Ladies Golf Tour two years ago, the tour has grown both in recognition and in talent. The mission of the tour has been to provide the best programs, staff, and professional tournaments to fully meet the expectations and desires of the players, sponsors, golf facilities, and the public. The opportunities that this tour has to offer are tremendously exciting and continue to grow each day.
... full article »Castlehawk Golf: Official Putter of the DuPont Cool Max World Amateur Championships
It was announced today that Castlehawk Golf in Fresno, Calif., makers of the handcrafted LeX-1, will be honored as the official Putter manufacturer for the largest golf tournament in the world, the DuPont Cool Max World Handicap Championships.
... full article »Granlibakken Takes Golf to a Higher Level With Tahoe Golf Getaway Packages
Imagine the stunning beauty and tranquility that only Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada can provide. Add 24 years of resort lodging experience in a wooded valley that is off the beaten path, but still close to it all. Top it off with the game of kings and you have a Granlibakken Golf Getaway.
... full article »Corporate Golf Wins "Hottie" Award
Corporate Golf, the Pro Shop to America’s Leading CorporationsSM, was honored as a “Small Wonder” in the San Francisco Business Times “Hot Tech” awards. The awards recognize Bay Area companies for excellence in Internet technology or strategy.
... full article »California Notes for October 2001
Southern Californians led the way as the West rallied in the final round to reclaim the Canon Cup with a 30½-19½ victory at Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville, N.C.
... full article »- Pebble Beach Company Plans for a New Golf Course
