After 36 relatively quick holes in the morning at Cimarron, I decided I wasn’t quite done for the day. This seems like a nice time to play out in the desert because the prices are starting to go down a bit, but the conditions are still great at most courses. I wanted to take advantage... Continue Reading →
Two Days in the Desert, Part 2: Desert Springs & Rancho Las Palmas
After battling the wind in Indio on Friday (which howled violently all through the night where I was staying in Indio), Saturday offered a change of pace. When I left my hotel early in the morning, the wind was still blowing very hard. But it never ceases to amaze me how different it can be... Continue Reading →
The Last Little Trip of 2012: Day Two at Desert Willow
Earlier in December, I had the chance to play at Desert Willow Golf Resort’s acclaimed Firecliff course and I enjoyed it quite a lot. In case you missed it, you can read that review here. I decided it was worth coming back and playing the Mountain View course there. I figured it would be a... Continue Reading →
GK Weekend in Palm Desert, Day 2: Fun at Firecliff
Greenskeeper.org had also set up a “GK Plays” get together as a follow-up to Friday’s main event at Classic Club. About half of us from the big group stayed the night and played Saturday at Desert Willow Golf Resort. We had a lot of fun at another beautiful desert course on another picture-perfect day. Desert... Continue Reading →
GK Weekend in Palm Desert, Day 1: Revisiting Some Old Friends
The snow is great and all, and I know having four seasons is enjoyable. But then again, there’s a lot to be said for winter in Southern California. After all, driving out to the desert in December to play golf in picture-perfect conditions is simply hard to beat. That’s how I spent my Friday and... Continue Reading →
Centrally Located for Great Golf in the Southland
I’ve never been a huge fan of golf in Orange County. Sure, there are some great courses , but they are always way overpriced (especially on weekends when I play most). There are a few good deals to be found on the local munis, but those are WAY too overcrowded on weekends! So even though... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 