As The American Express golf tournament takes over PGA West in La Quinta, we reflect on its origins and the pizzaz drummed up by past celebrity participants.
Bill Dwyre
Bill Dwyre was a weekly sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times from 2006 to ’15 and in 2009 was named sportswriter of the year in California. Before that, he was sports editor of the paper for 25 years. He has covered numerous editions of the desert’s PGA tournament.
The Future of Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Jason Brewer, the new general manager of Indian Canyons Golf Resort, celebrates what makes the North and South courses so popular.
Palm Springs’ Tim Bradley Celebrated by International Boxing Hall of Fame
The Coachella Valley’s own Tim Bradley, an ESPN boxing analyst and former two-division world title holder, will enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame this month.
Coachella Valley’s Taylor Ward Is an Angel in the Outfield
This season, Angels breakout player Taylor Ward lays claim to left field.
Joe Durant’s Record Still Stands on PGA Tour
Pro golfer Joe Durant recalls the five days at the 2001 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic when he set an incredible PGA Tour record.
The King Was Here
Don your own green jacket and discover Arnold Palmer’s vision of the desert.
Best Poké Served by a Champ
Former boxing champ Tim Bradley finds success in food outside the ring, while fans of the late Arnold Palmer can dine where the King did.
Power Play
In 1995, three U.S. presidents converged on Indian Wells Country Club and made PGA Tour history in an epic 18 holes.
Playing into the Sublime
David Duvall recalls the magical round when he shot his way into golf history at PGA West.
Angels in Palm Springs
Gene Autry gave L.A.’s other baseball team a spring training home with sun and stars.
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
