The Par Plan

From the learned minds of Golf Magazine and the instructional team at GolfTEC comes The Par Plan ($29.95, Time Home Entertainment).

by Judd Spicer

Fundamentals Anchor Marriott Golf Academy in Palm Desert

Shadow Ridge Golf Club recently rebranded with a new name, new promotional materials and a new logo that represents the three phases of the golf swing.

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

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

Ice, Ice Baby

The Greater Palm Springs area is known for its blazing hot temperatures in the summer. But there are plenty of options for keeping cool. Instead of the swimming pool, try the ice rink.

by Ebony March

Power Up: Baseball Returns to Palm Springs

The 2013 edition of the Palm Springs Power welcome back five returning players when the baseball season opens May 31 with a three-game set against the Tucson Nationals at Palm Springs Stadium.

By Jim Powers

Fundamentals Anchor Marriott Golf Academy in Palm Desert

Shadow Ridge Golf Club recently rebranded with a new name, new promotional materials and a new logo that represents the three phases of the golf swing.

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.