Swinging With the Pros

Though the mood may be idyllically mellow at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, the members’ approach to improving their golf game strikes far beyond a leisure pursuit.

By Judd Spicer

The Long Road to the PGA Tour

At the outset of 2013, the PGA Tour website’s profile page for Byron Smith showed a blank silhouette in the space deemed for a golfer’s standard-issue headshot. Now in the 10th year of a...

By Judd Spicer

Leap Into 'Poppies Pond' Reaches Milestone

The Kraft Nabisco Championship creates anticipation for golf's first major of the season and one of the most recognizable and cherished traditions in all of sport: The victor's leap into 'Poppie's...

By Judd Spicer

Cameo — Game On!

Jack Whitaker spent his youth in Philadelphia and saw most of the country — and parts of the world — during his career as a sportscaster with CBS and ABC.

By Mary Barker

Patrick Warburton Recalls Palm Springs Dress Code Bet with Mom

A thumbs up for friend Seth Macfarlane's job as Oscar host, the actor also shares his passion for his Celebrity Golf Tournament this weekend in Palm Desert.

By Jim Powers

It’s Tee Time

The Kraft Nabisco Championship returns to Rancho Mirage April 1-7. Aside from the Masters, Kraft Nabisco Championship is golf’s longest-running event.

By Judd Spicer

Cool Confines, Warm Welcome at Desert Ice Castle

Since opening its doors in 2011, Desert Ice Castle in Cathedral City has enjoyed a regular rise of participants taking advantage of the only rink within an 80-minute drive of the desert.

By Judd Spicer

American Tejay van Garderen Claims 2nd of Amgen Tour in Palm Springs

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen garnered a runner-up finish during Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California, a 124-mile bike race featuring more than 100 cyclists that finished with a climb up...

Rafael Nadal's Words Speak Volumes About La Quinta Resort & Spa

In naming the La Quinta Resort & Club this month the No. 1 tennis resort in the United States, Luxury Travel Magazine picked up on pro Rafael Nadal's affinity for the desert hideaway.

Amgen Tour Riders Will Climb Final Leg of Palm Springs Stage

The Amgen, recognized as one of the nation’s premier cycling events, is set to tear through part of the Coachella Valley May 13 with with an exhaustive final climb up Tram Way awaiting riders.

By Judd Spicer

Swinging With the Pros

Though the mood may be idyllically mellow at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, the members’ approach to improving their golf game strikes far beyond a leisure pursuit.

By Judd Spicer

Sk8 Fast

Whether you skate vert (on a ramp) or street (sidewalks, railings, etc.), the desert has several locations that provide an innovative and exhilarating experience for skaters of any proficiency level.

by Ebony March