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Bermuda Dunes Country Club KEVIN SORBO TOURNAMENT • COX CELEBRITY CHAMPIONSHIP Bermuda Dunes Country Club FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS WHAT HAS LONG BEEN GREAT 05> HAS NOW BECOME EXTRAORDINARY 0 74470 95263 3 April/May 2010 – $4.95 PLUS: THE BRITISH OPEN • 2010 LAND ROVER • XONA RESORT desertgolfer.com KEVIN NA PROFILE • FLAGSTAFF RANCH • REAL ESTATE contents DEPARTMENTS april/may 2010 Bermuda Dunes Country Club on par 8 spotlight 20 Publisher’s Notes X Marks The Spot: Xona Resort Suites This Scottsdale resort offers its guests spacious accommodations and access to the best golf in one the buzz 10 of the nation’s top golf destinations Bermuda Dunes Woos A New Generation of Members With innovative membership offerings and a course that is Is 2010 the Breakout Year for Kevin Na? – 24 known across the globe, this legendary club is only getting Time will tell, but the player nicknamed “ArizoNa” better is poised to make it happen game play 16 A New Chairman and Bright Future for 2nd Annual Kevin Sorbo Golf Classic The Bob Hope Classic – 40 Larry Thiel brings decades of experience to one of the The actor’s celebrity golf tournament raises funds to keep PGA’s most beloved events kids fit, safe and in school The Open Championship fetes its 150th birthday course of distinction 32 at St. Andrews – p28 Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club When the Open Championship—known as the British Open Reorganized and revitalized, this casually elegant in this country—is played in June on the Old Course at St. mountain retreat offers endless opportunities Andrews, the tournament will celebrate a century and a half and the very richest traditions of golf The Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees – p36 The golf-loving MVP of the 2010 Super Bowl is a current New Orleans Saint and former San Diego Charger who believes in giving back ON THE COVER: Bermuda Dunes Country Club 4 desertgolfer.com April/May 2010 Homes with beautiful interiors, exceptional DIANE FLAHERTY-KEMP exteriors and breathtaking golf course views. Let me help you find the right home/course To see your future home call Diane! “The Golfer’s Agent” Top 1 percent in Sales Volume 43341 Chapelton Drive - $789,000 43580 Chapelton Drive - $895,000 78560 Montego Bay Circle - $419,000 Pristine custom FURNISHED home; views of Custom built in 2001 True Great Room Floor Plan. Everything new in this upgraded 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,200 sq. ft. SOUTHERN mountains and 10th fairway/green/lake. Upgrades galore: shutters, slab granite, stainless steel condo with SOUTHERN mountain and golf course views. 3,894 sq.ft. on elevated 12,197 sq.ft. lot boasting appliances, tile throughout, two fireplaces, pool/spa, electric Slab granite, Viking appliances, cherry cabinets plus much Texas-sized rear yard for entertaining complete with awnings, 3-car garage plus golf cart garage. 4,166 sq. ft., more. Unique location in that you have your own fenced-in pool/spa, electric awnings. 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Slate tile granite fireplaces, shutters, 4 beds, each with bath, office, FURNISHED 2,850 sq. ft. home makes entertaining a flows from courtyard entrance right through elegant powder room, oversized 3-car garage. In exclusive delight! The 13,504 sq. ft. lot with Pebble Tec saline the home and onto the rear patio. Castle Harbour a private enclave of only 31 homes. pool/spa is elevated for privacy. Cell (760) 774-3836, Off ice (760) 360-7211 For information on these homes located in BERMUDA DUNES CC and other golf course properties, Contact Diane “The Golfer’s Agent” For a virtual tour go to: www.thegolfersagent.com or email [email protected] contents LIFESTYLES april/may 2010 2010 Land Rover LR4 shopping guide 42 style report 58 What’s In Your Bag? Spring & Summer Fashion Picks Consider the latest golf clubs, to say nothing of state-of-the- Look pretty in pink or stylish in shades of blue: fashions art GPS devices and feather-light shoes and colors for men and women on and off the golf course The 2010 Palm Springs Dream Home Raffle – 44 jewelry 62 The annual fundraiser is more important than ever in Presidential Watches this challenging economy One presidential decision anyone can make: which timepiece to wear charity golf tournament registry 46 desert maps and directories 64 the good life 48 Coachella Valley Directory Of Private Clubs – p68 Find A Desert Home To Love Greater Tucson Area Directory Of Private Clubs – p78 Efficiency to opulent luxury and everything in between Greater Phoenix Area Directory Of Private Clubs – p79 Las Vegas Area Directory Of Private Clubs – p82 luxury autos 54 Lovin’ the LR4 Land Rover brilliantly combines elegance, comfort, super technology and impressive off-road power in the LR4 6 desertgolfer.com April/May 2010 publisher’s notes april/may 2010 In this issue of Desert Golf Magazine we’re proud to feature Bermuda Dunes Country Club on our cover. This storied venue hosted the Bob Hope Classic for 49 years. One of the first golf real-estate developments in the Coachella Valley, Bermuda Dunes is a vibrant community with a membership dedicated to keeping facilities updated and ensuring that the club remains competitive and highly successful today and always. Those who know and love this golf course—and there are many across America—will be pleased to know that Bermuda Dunes is back in the Bob Hope Classic rotation for next year. Bermuda Dunes has rightfully garnered the respect and admiration of many for its golf course, its social and dining facilities and for its fascinating history that is second to none. Read all about it in our cover feature starting on page 10. Speaking of the Bob Hope Classic, we welcome Larry Thiel, the Classic’s new chairman, to the desert. With more than 30 years experience in sports management and private club operations, Thiel brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to the Classic. He formerly served as president of the Jack Nicklaus Management Group, where his duties included overseeing operation of the Memorial Tournament. He was also executive director of The International tournament at Castle Pines in Colorado, widely known as the only PGA Tour event to use the Stableford scoring system. Thiel will work to secure new sponsorships for the Classic and to bring the venerable tournament back to its prominent position among PGA Tour events. Read more starting on page 40. With many of the celebrity tournaments already focused on next season, there are two [email protected] featured in this issue that are yet to be played and should not be missed. The Cox Celebrity Championship, hosted by New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees, should prove to be one of the most exciting events of the season when top names from sports and entertainment tee it up for charity May 20-23 at Morgan Run Golf Course in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Read about it starting on page 36. Equally exciting is the Kevin Sorbo Golf Classic, to be held June 10-11 at revered DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson, Nev. Sorbo’s event supports A World Fit For Kids, an organization dedicated to helping kids stay fit and in school. Get all of the details starting on page 16. We would like to thank those of you who continue to be part of Desert Golf Magazine. We sincerely appreciate, and are humbled by, the generous support of our advertisers and subscribers in these tough economic times. One of our staunch supporters this season is Andalusia at Coral Mountain, an exceptional private facility in La Quinta, Calif, offering phenomenal golf as well as excellent home-buying opportunities. Also in La Quinta is another longtime supporter, SilverRock Resort, which is open to the public and part of the Bob Hope Classic rotation. SilverRock’s Arnold Palmer course offers plenty of game for any player. Finally, if you’re looking for that perfect gift for someone special in your life, we highly recommend Leeds & Son in Palm Desert. The company’s diverse selection of fine jewelry and watches rivals any in the desert region. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. Thank you again for being part of the extended Desert Golf Magazine family. Sincerely, Timothy J. Pade Editor/Publisher 8 desertgolfer.com April/May 2010 desertdesert July-Aug09:desert_apr-may_06July-Aug09:desert_apr-may_06 6/24/096/24/09 4:174:17 PMPM PagePage 99 12TH12TH ANNUALANNUAL SUMMERSUMMER 20092009 || VOLUMEVOLUME XII,XII, N0.N0. VV DESERTDESERT GOLFGOLF MAGAZINEMAGAZINE 760-324-2476760-324-2476 •• 800-858-9677800-858-9677 EDITOR/PUBLISHEREDITOR/PUBLISHER TimothyTimothy J.J. 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