PGA West Mid Summer Update

PGA WEST
Mid-Summer Update

Director of Agronomy, Dean Miller

The construction projects are now in full swing on the golf courses. Please read the following updates, which includes an explanation of projects that are on-going or will begin in the near future:

Arnold Palmer Private Course

Installation of the new pump station will be complete during the week of July 28, 2008. Members will notice a large trench moving across the fairway on the 18th hole next week. This trench will be used for the installation of a six inch flush line; the line is necessary for the new filtration system on the pump station.

Jack Nicklaus Private Course

The cart paths are currently under construction as we complete repairs that were not included in last year's project. The cart path around the 8th hole is finished and work on the paths near the 10th, 11th, 12th and 18th holes will begin this week. You will notice fencing along the perimeter of the planter beds in the lakes on the 8th, 13th, and 14th holes; these were installed on a temporary basis to allow the new aquatic plants to root in the soil and establish before the fish eat them. Once the plant material is rooted, the fencing will be removed.


Nicklaus Tournament Course

The lake bank renovations on the 9th and 18th holes are complete. Currently, the sod tie-in work along the new edge and the installation of new sand in the fairway bunker are almost complete. You will notice fencing along the perimeter of the planter beds in the lakes on the 9th and 18th holes. Like on the Jack Nicklaus Private Course, the fencing was installed on a temporary basis to allow the new aquatic plants to root in the soil and establish before the fish eat them. We will be removing the fence once the plant material is rooted. In addition, plant material has been removed around the 1st tee area to improve the view from the tee box to the fairway. Soil material has also been brought in to enlarge the teeing space and improve the year round condition of the surface.

The Stadium Course

The changes to the course have been well received by players, along with positive feedback about the design. The course has a new pump station and the landscape renovation is almost finished. All the Acacia redolens have been removed and cart paths are repaired. The 11th tee boxes have a new bunker and the 12th, 13th and 17th tee boxes have new grass planter beds. In a few weeks, Dye Designs will be visiting the Stadium Course to check on the progress of the projects and will also be spotting the final trees on the 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th and 17th holes.

Time For Some Renovation

Stadium Clubhouse Closure

As you may already know, Morgan Stanley’s commitment to improving Member’s golf experience, as well as the Resort guests’ golf experience continues. We are excited that the Stadium Clubhouse will be completely renovated beginning this month. To complete its amazing transformation, the Stadium Clubhouse will be closing Food and Beverage Operations on July 20, 2008. The beverage carts will continue to be available on the Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses. The Golf Shop will remain open in its current location as long as construction permits. When construction requires, the Golf Shop will be relocated downstairs next to the cart staging area, which is currently being renovated. The Clubhouse will reopen early next year.

Happy 4th of July!!!!!

Fourth of July fireworks shows will light up the sky across the valley tomorrow night.

Here's where you can find the displays and other entertainment:

Palm Desert

Palm Desert will hold a free Independence Day concert beginning at 7:15 p.m. at Civic Center Park, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive.
The event will kick off with a performance of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Coachella Valley resident Ashley Wagner, followed by a concert of popular tunes by Steve Madaio & Friends.
Fireworks, set to patriotic and contemporary music, are set for 9 p.m.
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Due to construction work, no seating or parking will be available at the College of the Desert or the College Golf Center.
Off-site parking will be available at The Gardens on El Paseo, with free shuttle service between The Gardens and Civic Center Park offered from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Pick up will be at the San Pablo side of The Gardens and at the San Pablo entrance to the park.
Information: 346-0611

The 12th annual Indio Fourth of July Festival will be held at the Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Highway 111. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. sharp.
The community event will feature numerous live events including games, water slides, and a "spectacular" fireworks display.
Admission is free. Parking is $5.
Information: 391-4174

Palm Springs
The city of Palm Springs and Palm Springs Power baseball will present an All-American 4th of July extravaganza.
Beginning at 6:05 p.m., the Power will take to the field in a rematch against the Davis-Monthan Mustangs, a team from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz.
Festivities include pre-game and post-game entertainment by the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps, an Air Force flyover and a Ruby's pie-eating contest.
The Hotel Zoso will sponsor a dunk tank with proceeds going to help fund the new Palm Springs Animal Shelter and to the Animal Samaritans of the Desert.
Stadium gates open for the game at 5 p.m.
Admission to the game is $7 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.
Beginning at 8 p.m., admission to the stadium is free for everyone.
The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Information: 323-8272.

Desert Hot Springs
The fireworks are going to light up the sky in Desert Hot Springs for Independence Day at Mission Springs Park, 66-750 Park Lane.
The free event, which features entertainment, food and more, will start at 6 p.m. The firework show starts at 9 p.m.
A free shuttle service is available from the Kmart Shopping Center to the park.
Information: 329-0222

Coachella
The Coachella Chamber of Commerce and city of Coachella will celebrate the holiday on July 3 with festivities and fireworks at Coachella Valley High School.
There will be food, games and activities for the kids starting at 6 p.m. with fireworks to follow at dark.