Thomas Meagher, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/tmeagher/ Your Guide to Greater Palm Springs Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:13:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.palmspringslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-5121-32x32.png Thomas Meagher, Author at Palm Springs Life https://www.palmspringslife.com/author/tmeagher/ 32 32 Experience Cutting-Edge Golf Tech at New PGA WEST Performance Lab https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/experience-cutting-edge-golf-tech-at-new-pga-west-performance-lab/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:13:19 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=778845 Beside the Tournament Clubhouse at PGA WEST, the new Performance Lab may look modest from the outside, but inside, it’s a full immersion into the cutting edge of golf. The Lab integrates high-speed imaging, motion capture, force-plate analysis, and professional club fitting to illuminate every nuance of a player’s swing and putt.

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]]> 12 Greater Palm Springs Golf Courses & Experiences to Try This Summer https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/sports/12-greater-palm-springs-golf-courses-experiences-to-try-this-summer/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=769073 When temps rise, greens fees fall. Take advantage of seasonal deals and experience one of these scenic courses. Here are 12 golf courses across Greater Palm Springs to play this summer.

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]]> Marc’s Golf Rebrands as Jerry’s Custom Clubs, Expert in Golf Club Fitting https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/marcs-golf-rebrands-as-jerrys-custom-clubs-expert-in-golf-club-fitting/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.palmspringslife.com/?p=754843 The post Marc’s Golf Rebrands as Jerry’s Custom Clubs, Expert in Golf Club Fitting appeared first on Palm Springs Life.

]]> Reviving a Storied Desert Tradition https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/the-golf-club-at-terra-lago/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:47:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=670174 The inaugural Terra Lago Skins Game on April 2 brings back memories of the made-for-TV pro version that played out on the Indio course.

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]]> Egging Local Artists On https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/old-town-artisan-studios-la-quinta/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:52:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=668836 Old Town Artisan Studios hosts “Eggstravaganza,” a collection of decorative eggs painted by local artists and celebrities and now on the auction block.

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]]> Garden Variety https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/gardening-palm-springs/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:34:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=666751 Thanks to the UCCE Master Gardener Program of Riverside County, you don’t need a green thumb to get your hands on expert gardening know-how.

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]]> Riding Into 2021 https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/big-wheel-tours/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:42:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=664966 Big Wheel Tours offers an outdoor recreation outlet during the shutdown with private, guided tours to experience Greater Palm Springs’ desert wonderland.

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]]> Things to Do During a Shutdown: Golf https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/lights-at-indio-golf/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 01:46:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=664310 The outdoors hold the key to getting out of the house, staying safe, being active, and keeping your sanity during the pandemic.

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]]> Behind the Curtain https://www.palmspringslife.com/arts-culture/cvrep-fundraiser/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:41:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=662245 CVRep will show its Zoom audience how a theatrical performance comes together to raise funds during financially challenging times caused by the pandemic.

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]]> “Just As Tough, Just in a Different Way” https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/ana-inspiration-rancho-mirage/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:33:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=659085 Tournament Director Alyssa Randolph has had her hands full working to ensure that golf’s re-scheduled “first major” meets the challenges presented by the pandemic.

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]]> Ready to Tee it Up https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/ana-inspiration-2020/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=658668 Rescheduled from March because of the pandemic, the 49th ANA Inspiration tees off Sept. 10 without fans but with grateful players like Georgia Hall who welcome the chance to compete.

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]]> Your Table is Ready, Again https://www.palmspringslife.com/restaurants/dine-in-restaurants-open-palm-springs/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:28:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=656016 What does eating out look like for diners as Coachella Valley restaurants begin reopening for dine-in service and coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease.

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]]> Class Act https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/susie-berning/ Wed, 20 May 2020 01:03:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=655236 The winner of three U.S. Open titles during her career, La Quinta’s Susie Berning joins Tiger Woods in the World Golf Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.

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]]> Back on Course https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/golf-coronavirus-palm-springs/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:48:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=654312 Thinking about teeing it up again? Here’s a peek at golf’s new normal during the coronavirus pandemic in the Coachella Valley.

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]]> Back in the Swing https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/golf-coronavirus/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:43:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=653544 Golf begins to resume in the Coachella Valley with “social distancing” par for the course, while Palm Springs courses remain closed.

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]]> Back in Play https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/golf-alley-palm-desert/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:17:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=644546 Price and timeless playability can make Golf Alley’s used clubs the smart choice for Coachella Valley golfers.

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]]> “Happy Tails” to You and Your Dog https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/hiking-palm-springs/happy-tails-dog-hiking/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:39:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=641265 A fun and educational series of dog-friendly hikes on area trails promotes ethical land use and supports the recovery of the Peninsular Big Horn Sheep population.

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]]> Semi Sweet https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/oasis-country-club/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:55:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=619627 Semi-private courses offer Coachella Valley golfers a tempting change of pace.

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]]> Shot in the Dark https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/shots-in-the-night-indian-wells/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:58:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=611937 Indian Wells Golf Resort’s “Shots in the Night” is a fun and innovative hit with golfers and non-golfers alike.

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]]> Swing for Savings https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/golf-apps-palm-springs/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:12:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=610592 Apps and websites offer Greater Palm Springs golfers cheaper rates year-round, even during peak season.

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]]> The Valley’s Ride https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/tour-de-palm-springs-2019/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:25:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=605128 A good workout for a good cause, the Tour de Palm Springs is a charitable event with global recognition.

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]]> 19th Hole https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/desert-classic-attractions/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:03:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=601863 Enhance your off-site experience while attending the Desert Classic.

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]]> It’s About to Get Wheel https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/bicycle-rentals-palm-springs/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:59:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=596665 Big Wheel Tours heads a pack of bicycle rental shops offering the chance to get to know Greater Palm Springs from an elevated seat.

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]]> In a Pickle https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-guide/things-to-do/pickleball-nationals-indian-wells/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 03:54:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=593667 Reflecting pickleball’s growing popularity, the 2018 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships step into the limelight at the Indian Well Tennis Garden.

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]]> Best Golf Weekend in Greater Palm Springs https://www.palmspringslife.com/outdoors/golf/best-golf-weekend-greater-palm-springs/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:44:00 +0000 https://palmspringslife.com/?p=571737 Grab your clubs and get ready for an unforgettable 48 hours of golf, playing courses designed by the masters: Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.

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