IN THIS ISSUE:
• Journey from the fairways of Volcano to the greens of Kaua’i
• Japanese cherry trees symbolize culture and friendship
• Celebrate King Kamehameha Day’s heritage and unity
• New mobile app helps keep score, book tee times and more
• Experience the unique luxury of Island Sharks Chocolate
• The ‘Ohu Bean Coffee Truck brews up island enchantment
• How Nash Adams-Pruitt crafts exquisite glass masterpieces

IN THIS ISSUE:
• Experience the 7th hole at The Crossings with the Escape! Golf Package
• Discover how The Westin seamlessly blends work and play
• Ocean Pearl Spa celebrates the season of love
• Dive into adventure at LEGOLAND’s Sea Life Aquarium 
• Brooke Behnen sets the standard for exceptional services

​IN THIS ISSUE:
• 5 reasons to tee it up at Indian Wells Golf Resort this season
• Indian Wells Golf Resort lights up with Shots in the Night attraction
• How the agronomy team raises the bar on the golf course
• Stellar performances highlight Troon Challenge National Finals
• Upcoming wine dinner celebrates renowned McIntyre Vineyards
• PGA pros Joe Williams and Eric Solander honored by the SCPGA
• And more!

​IN THIS ISSUE:
• Enjoy a memorable, pet-friendly stay at Sheraton Carlsbad this season
• Explore the magic of fall in Carlsbad with the Escape! Golf Package
• Carve out some family fun with a visit to the nearby Pumpkin Patch
• Score big this season with the Sunday Night Football Family Combo
• Shopping package provides guests with a retail paradise for the holidays
• Groups can ring in the season with a complimentary champagne toast
• Relax, recharge, and renew with Ocean Pearl Spa’s autumn specials
• And more!

ALSO IN THIS EDITION OF INSIDE THE ROPES:
• Golfers celebrating special occasions can receive surprise benefits
• Historic La Quinta resort provides an ideal destination for golfers
• Executive Chef Herve Glin shines in star-studded foodie event 
​• How new membership director is setting The Citrus Club apart
• Enter to win one complimentary round of golf at PGA WEST!
• And much more!

IN THIS ISSUE:
• Troon Challenge National Finals coming to Indian Wells Golf Resort
• The Academy is offering more ways to improve and enjoy the game
• Fall overseeding helps maintain top course conditions
• Meet new Director of Agronomy Nick Leitner
• See what new menu items are coming to Vue Grille & Bar
​• Lululemon makes its debut in the golf shop

At the PGA WEST Golf Academy, no detail is overlooked when it comes to helping golfers improve their games. Whether the student is a touring professional looking to refine certain aspects of their swing or a high handicapper seeking the skills to enjoy the game more, PGA WEST has all the tools to help every golfer meet their goals. 

Lead Instructor Bryan Lebedevitch has been a big part of the Golf Academy’s success since coming to PGA WEST nearly 25 years ago, heading a team of pros with vast experience and expertise.

SoCal native Max Homa won The Genesis Invitational at Riviera. (Courtesy The Genesis Invitational)

Los Angeles has long been known as the City of Angels, but in the last six months it can also lay claim to the title “City of Champions.” First it was the Lakers winning the Covid-delayed NBA Finals in October for the first time in a decade, followed 16 days later by the Dodgers taking home their first World Series trophy since 1988. 

For golf fans, the holy trinity was achieved when SoCal native Max Homa captured The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 21, becoming the first hometown kid to win the city’s revered PGA Tour stop since John Merrick did it in 2013.
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Homa, 30, earned his second win on the PGA Tour after a two-hole playoff with Tony Finau following rounds of 66-70-70-66 (272). After missing a three-footer for birdie on the 72nd hole to win in regulation, Homa made a remarkable par save from the base of a tree on the opening playoff hole, the diabolical 10th, then made a par 3 on the 14th hole as Finau bogeyed from a greenside bunker.

Veteran golf journalist Joe Passov, also known as “Travelin’ Joe,” has spent the last 30 years teeing it up at courses around the world and sharing his insights with readers, listeners and viewers in a fashion that informs and entertains.

Some of the highlights of his career include being a staff editor for Golf Illustrated, a course rater for Golfweek, and for 13 years answering readers’ questions in his “Ask Travelin’ Joe” column at GOLF Magazine and golf.com about where to play, stay and dine. He also has written extensively for the SCGA's FORE Magazine, spotlighting many SoCal courses throughout the region. 

Currently a resident of Cave Creek, Arizona, Travelin’ Joe has won multiple writing honors, including the 2019 Donald Ross Award from the American Society of Golf Course Architects, and he currently writes and co-hosts a radio show in Arizona. His website, TravelinJoeGolf.com, highlights an array of golf courses and resorts, as well as golf course history and design. He's covered two dozen major championships and Ryder Cups, and remains the youngest person ever appointed to the Golf Digest National Course Ranking Panel, which he did in 1987 at age 24.

We queried Travelin’ Joe to reveal a little more about himself and to get his opinions about some of the top tracks in the game…