Tom Mackin, Author at Palm Springs Life

Indian Wells Golf Resort Unveils Players Course Revamp by John Fought

Dec 26, 2025 | Golf

A mulligan in golf is the chance to right the wrong of a poorly hit shot. An immediate do-over. You don’t want one, but sometimes it’s necessary. John Fought took a mulligan recently at Indian Wells Golf Resort, but he had to wait almost two decades for the chance to do so. The Arizona-based course architect, who designed the Players Course there in 2007, recently corrected what he always considered a wrong by moving the final two holes from the south side of the Whitewater Wash to the north side, where they now join the other 16 holes.

Legends of Golf Come Together at BIGHORN, and Why Lee Trevino Never Wants to Leave

Aug 26, 2025 | Golf

Timing is everything in golf, including a made-for-TV, match-play event like the 2000 Battle at BIGHORN. Only a year earlier, Tiger Woods edged Sergio Garcia by one stroke to win the PGA Championship, igniting a vivid if short-lived rivalry between the young stars. That passion overflowed to the Canyons Course at BIGHORN the following August, with a match between the two garnering tremendous local and international attention as well as notable television ratings.

Coachella Valley Custom Homes by Silver Rock Development Inc.

Jul 31, 2025 | Real Estate, Sponsored

Silver Rock Development Inc. — a rising star among Southern California’s most
sought-after custom home builders — collaborates with clients to create their dream homes. Ethan Mezrahi, co-founder and president of the family-owned business, works with each client to design a home that caters to their desires and lifestyle while harmonizing with the land.

Dr. Bobby on the Transformative Effects of Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Jul 2, 2025 | Sponsored, Wellness

Dr. Bobby Bhasker-Rao has perfected the art of transformation, changing the lives of his patients daily. He does this using cutting edge technology, specifically with robotic bariatric surgery. His newly renovated office in Rancho Mirage facilitates a friendly, welcoming, comfortable, and relaxing ambiance for his patients, providing a great atmosphere to educate and prepare patients for surgery, allowing him and his experienced team to provide outstanding care.

Swing Into Golf Paradise at PGA WEST

Apr 30, 2025 | Golf, Sponsored

Located in La Quinta, California, PGA WEST — known as “The Western Home of Golf in America”TM — ranks as a bucket-list destination for many golfers. However, the iconic golf resort and private club community never rests on its laurels, continually reinvesting in its products, both on and off its superb public and private golf courses.

How BIGHORN Golf Club Redefines the Private Golf Experience

Apr 7, 2025 | Golf

Is it possible to adequately capture the essence of one of the country’s premier private golf clubs in only nine seconds? Unlikely. Except perhaps in the case of BIGHORN Golf Club, where that specific amount of time represents a singular moment in a golf experience found nowhere else.