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11/7/13 12:51 PM Page 1 B COMPILED BY iG EDITORS Classic Club, a Troon Golf operation, is a spectacular setting for your group's golf outing and tournament. A nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a three time host site of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, The Classic Club creates a new spin on desert golf with rolling IMAGE COURTESY FACIITY Of course any golfer's trip to Palm Springs wouldn't be complete without a trip to Arnold Palmer's Restaurant, located in La Quinta, just down the road from PGA West. This fascinating eatery has several rooms named in honour of famous golf tournaments, including the British and U.S. Open rooms and the Some of the adventures not to be missed include the Masters, as well as Arnie's Pub. Perhaps after hoisting popular College of the Desert outdoor market (don't a few there, visitors may even want to show off their forget your sunscreen and a hat) which has over 300 short-game skills on the on-site putting green! vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to experienced golf balls; the outlet malls in Cabazon, So, while the majority of tourists that are beginning less than an hour from Palm Springs west on I-90 and to find out about the charms of Palm Springs go to offering over 100 top-of-the-line designer name stores; play golf, there is more than enough to keep everyone the Village Fest, a weekly event held Thursday evenings busy, whether your stay is for a week or a month. that offers dozens of vendors, street entertainment and a certified farmer's market. Whichever it is, you'll enjoy the time spent in this holiday/golf mecca. For more information, visit Of course, if you're looking to step up the price ladder www.palm-springs.org. From any hotel it is then relatively easy to travel around the Palm Springs area with wide roads everywhere and great signage, whether you area headed to the course or looking to spend the day on cultural or shopping activities. COACHELLA NEWS AND DEALS terrain, wide landing areas, 30 acres of water features, 14 bridges, pine trees, and pine straw ground cover. It has received numerous awards including being named a 2009 "Resort Course of Distinction" by GolfWeek. Visit playclassicclub.com for special rates. Their professional golf services staff can provide you with a complete package of golf, food and beverages to make the day memorable. Also, golf instruction is available seven days a week with PGA affiliated instructors. Appointments are required to guarantee lesson times, but walk-ins are accepted based on availability. classicclubgolf.com • facebook.com/ClassicClubGolf Desert Willow, Home to two of the Coachella Valley's top rated courses, Firecliff and Mountain View, Desert Willow offers great discount value with the Platinum Club Card... one of the desert's best loyalty programs. For only $229 IMAGE COURTESY FACIITY the President, you never know which course you are a bit, a trip to the El Paseo district is necessary. going to play until after he tees off." Sometimes referred to as Palm Springs' equivalent of Relaxed and fun. That is what Palm Springs golf is all Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive for its style and upscale about and it starts when your plane lands. shopping experiences, this outdoor shopping boulevard First off, the Palm Springs airport is a simple building in Palm Desert is full of top-of-the-line designers like to get around in, and the rental car agencies are right Escada, St. John, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Company, beside the luggage belts for ease of access for those Sharper Image, the Pottery Barn and many fine art snowbirds eager to get underway. Making things even galleries and dining spots. more convenient is the fact the vehicles are also right on-site. The airport is close to major arterial As for dining, it doesn't really matter what your tastes roadways so getting to your accommodation is an may be on any given day; you'll find a restaurant to handle your cravings in the area. easy process. for residents ($329 non-residents), get deep discounts on green fees for cardholders and up to 3 guests, lessons, dining, merchandise, and more. Purchase online before October 1, 2013 and save $50. Visit desertwillow.com/igc13 SilverRock Resort - Owned by the City of La Quinta and managed by Landmark Golf Management, SilverRock Resort's Arnold Palmer Classic Course, a former home course of the Bob Hope Classic 2008-2011, is a challenging 7,578 yards, sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains. As a City of La Quinta development project, the master IMAGE COURTESY FACIITY IGT13 plan includes 36 holes of championship golf, a world-class practice center, retail venues plus luxury and boutique hotels. The Clubhouse, situated in the rocky outcroppings, is a charming renovation of the former working ranch