Author: Judd Spicer
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Boy Wonder
Since winning his first tournament at the age of five, Charlie Reiter’s local legend has blown across the desert sands of his native Coachella Valley. And ... -
Easy Aussie: Ian Baker-Finch relishes the West Coast Swing
For one of the nicest guys in golf, the nicest time of the season is when the PGA TOUR begins its annual West Coast Swing. Since ... -
A ‘Super’ Take On Golf
You might know him better as the gravel-voiced daredevil Super Dave Osborne or the laconic Marty Funkhouser on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. But Bob Einstein is ... -
Im’s Mission Possible
There may be no sadder preface to one’s name than, “Whatever happened to . . .?” For a time, former La Mirada High and UCLA standout ... -
Still on a Mission: Mission Hills’ Traditions of Excellence
Mission Hills CC in Rancho Mirage is among the great sporting clubs in the country. Nearing its 50th anniversary, the club’s mission of achieving high-end distinction ... -
A Day In The Life: Behind the Scenes of a Well-Oiled Golf Machine
According to a 2011 report from Golf 20/20, the last major study on American golf and the economy, the sport generated a total economic impact of ... -
Beauty around the Bend at reborn CrossCreek Golf Club
Be mindful of your definitions at CrossCreek GC in SoCal’s Temecula Valley. Described as “Pristine Golf” on the course card and accompanying literature, the Arthur Hills-designed ... -
Star Light Still Shines Bright at Historic Tamarisk CC
Sixty-five years after its debut, Tamarisk CC in Rancho Mirage doesn’t rest on vestiges. Rather, the famed private club in the Coachella Valley honors its past ... -
Pearl of the Pacific: In Mazatlán, Mexico, Lots of Sun and Beach, and Some Golf Too
Forget the wall; focus on the ball. Sure, these are politically-charged times with our neighbors to the south, but despite noted contentions with our new Golf ... -
Sands of Time: Tony Manzoni Entering His 52nd year as PGA Member
In 2015, Tony Manzoni, the head golf coach at the College of the Desert, coasted past the half-century mark of PGA membership, a rare feat that ...
