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PHIL MICKELSON
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CONTENTS
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10 Note
12 Note
16 In Our Back Yard: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
22 Taste: 2007 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
24 Drive:Cadillac Escalade
30 On the Market: Majestic Rocky Point
35 Q & A: Mike Kelly
38 Gallery: Purity Vodka
40 Cover Story: Phil Mickelson Another Mountain to Climb
45 Luxury: Girard-Perregaux
51 Escape: Golf Brilliance Renewed on Kauai
56 Gallery: The Kurt Cobain Jaguar Guitar
59 Leaving the Links: The Carneros Inn
62 Finance: How Much Do You Know About Social Security?
64 19th Hole Cocktail: Club M's Indonesian Delight
CONTENTSwinter 2012 issue
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W ow, 2012!! It seems like yesterday we were stressing about New Year’s Eve 2000,
“The Millennium.” At midnight, December 31, 1999, all the computers were sup-
posed to crash and we were to stock up on supplies because of world disaster.
Well, here we are in 2012, the year the Mayans said would never come. 2012, the
Chinese year of The Dragon. 2012, the year that I am going to make some changes. In fact, I resolve
to make changes in 2012.
Oh, yeah. I make “New year’s resolutions.” I made some resolutions in 2011. I resolved to lose
weight. I lost thirty pounds during the year, and put fifteen back on at Christmas. I resolved to lower
my handicap at golf. I got down three strokes, hurt my back, and went up six. I resolved to read
more. Two cornea transplants later, my eyes get a little too tired to read. So for 2012 and beyond,
look out world, there’s a new Sheriff in town. This year I’m determined to make resolutions that I
can stick to.
My mother-in-law turns ninety-six this month. So I was thinking, I could resolve that I beat
her age. I’m even thinking of placing a big bet with her to see who wins. Of course she has to put
money up front and be present to collect. But hey, those are the rules. To win the bet means I will
have to 1-eat better, 2-exercise more and 3-play more golf (sometimes, logic doesn’t enter into
resolutions). In fact, in the immortal words
of Mickey Mantle, “If I’d known I was going
to live this long, I would’ve taken better
care of myself.”
If you think about it, my very first resolu-
tion for 2012 makes me a perfect fit for Golf
& Lifestyle Magazine. Eat better...steak and
no potato at our finest Golf and Lifestyle res-
taurants. Exercise more...I’ll walk every other
par three. And last but not least in the health
category...play more golf. Well, someone has
to do it. My business partner is already a plus
1.5 handicap. He sure doesn’t need to play. I
volunteer.
Golf & Lifestyle Magazine resolutions. I
resolve that: 1-Each and every issue will be
unique and interesting to read. 2-Every issue
will make our reader’s proud to display in their
home or place of business. 3-Our advertiser’s
will feel they benefit by association. 4-Our web-
site will become a “favorite” on your computer
(see Ron Hyde, below). 5- Facebook and Twitter
followers will “like” our postings. 6-We will satisfy
readers and advertisers with our expansion into
Orange County, San Diego and Northern Cali-
fornia. And, last but not least, 7-You, our readers,
will let us know what you like, and don’t like about
our publication.
And, to really start the 2012 off right, we are
very proud and honored to announce the addition
of Ron Hyde to our magazine. Ron is a Professional
TV/Broadcaster/ Communications Executive and
has worked as a News and Sports Anchor at CNN
and at network affiliates in Sacramento and San
Francisco. Ron is the perfect fit for our advertis-
ers at Golf & Lifestyle Magazine. He is going to
expand our social media sites, produce narrated
HD videos, which, in turn, gives advertisers a leg
up on other publications, and play golf whenever
possible (a prerequisite to joining us). We are
extremely pleased to be associated with a man
of Ron's expertise and
enthusiasm.
So, Happy New
Year to everyone.
May all your New
Year's resolutions be
fulfilled and may 2012
bring you prosperity
and good health. • — Paul Dahlberg
taurants. Exercise more...I’ll walk every other
par three. And last but not least in the health
category...play more golf. Well, someone has
to do it. My business partner is already a plus
1.5 handicap. He sure doesn’t need to play. I
volunteer.
resolve that: 1-Each and every issue will be
unique and interesting to read. 2-Every issue
will make our reader’s proud to display in their
home or place of business. 3-Our advertiser’s
will feel they benefit by association. 4-Our web-
site will become a “favorite” on your computer
(see Ron Hyde, below). 5- Facebook and Twitter
followers will “like” our postings. 6-We will satisfy
readers and advertisers with our expansion into
Orange County, San Diego and Northern Cali-
fornia. And, last but not least, 7-You, our readers,
will let us know what you like, and don’t like about
our publication.
And, to really start the 2012 off right, we are
very proud and honored to announce the addition
of Ron Hyde to our magazine. Ron is a Professional
TV/Broadcaster/ Communications Executive and
has worked as a News and Sports Anchor at CNN
and at network affiliates in Sacramento and San
Francisco. Ron is the perfect fit for our advertis-
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either. Thanks to the above for showing me the
way with open arms and generosity.
I lost a pair of friends in the past few months
that were legends in TV Sports with whom I
worked at CNN, Nick Charles and Jim Huber.
Both were wordsmiths who were great “fram-
ers” of situations and could always capture the
essence of a story with their judicious, impactful
and economic use of words. Nick in boxing, Jim
with golf. These essayists were a rare breed but
imbued me with the belief those words and sto-
ries have resonance. I’ve taken from them what I
can and in turn will try to offer that in effort and
intent for Golf & Lifestyle.
We are more than just a magazine. We are
writers, essayists, storytellers and creative con-
duits to our audience. Through the words and
amazing photos in the maga-
zine to our narrated videos
on the website to our power-
ful social media channels, like
Facebook and Twitter, we are
well-equipped and well-posi-
tioned to bring you the best in
content in the categories that
matter to you — GOLF and the
LIFESTYLE that goes with it.
For me, who woulda thunk it?
Paul and Anthony-buckle up.
It’s PAR Time. • — Ron Hyde
Partner and
President of Media
note
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My name is Ron Hyde and I join Golf & Life-
style as a new partner and the President
of Media. The other partners, Paul and
Anthony, have been gracious enough to
welcome me to this triumvirate, which we could now
dub, fittingly enough, PAR (Paul, Anthony, Ron).
I spent two decades in television as a sportscaster
and newscaster at CNN and at network affiliated sta-
tions in Sacramento and San Francisco. I am also a
correspondent for “California Life” TV Show which is
seen weekly in all California TV Markets. Never in a million years did I think I would end up do-
ing what I am doing with Golf & Lifestyle; spreading the word of Golf and the Lifestyle that that
entails. My journey to this point is a true 180.
I’ve had the pleasure of anchoring/reporting/working with broadcasters that are, in today’s
world, synonymous with golf. NBC’s Dan Hicks, GolfChannel’s Steve Sands, ABC/ESPN’s Tom
Rinaldi, Vince Cellini, who did “The Big Break and CNN’s Jim Huber. I forged professional and
personal friendships with the aforementioned talented broadcasters. We all had a passion for
writing and communicating our love of sports and sharing it with the public all the while baffled
and befuddled that we got paid to tell people what they just saw on TV.
Golf was never on my list of favorite sports. Sure, I’d watch The Masters and some of the big-
gies more out of professional obligation than anything. I looked in wonderment, as some of my
colleagues would have “Watch Parties” at their homes to tune in to something as innocuous as
the Memphis Open. I used to ask, “What’s the allure?” I didn’t get it. I do now.
I was a baseball player with dreams of playing in the bigs. My golf swing, to my detriment, still
resembles my baseball swing. Too bad I don’t get credit for that wicked hook off the tee (it would
be a double down the left field line at Fenway). My best friend, Joe, a golf lover from Minnesota
had been badgering me for years to do a guys golf getaway. In 2003, I agreed and we did our first
trip to La Quinta Resort and PGA West. It’s now been 10 years, twice a year and
getting better every year. Our wives, fortunately, believe we come back better
fathers and husbands after each trip. Maybe we can add a few more trips every
year so we can really become better fathers and husbands!
I love that immersive feeling I get when walking onto a beautiful golf course.
I appreciate its beauty, idiosyncrasy and personality. I love the environment, the
people, and the fraternal-like commonality with other golfers. I love the lifestyle
that envelops the game — a wonderful stay at a resort, a tasty dinner at a top-tier
restaurant and then, the promise of doing the same thing the very next day.
Beyond my best friend, Joe, I need to lay credit at the feet of some wonder-
ful people in the world of golf in the Palm Springs area that were instrumental
in putting out the welcome mat on my path to this incurable golf fever; Willie
Maples of Eagle Falls,, Bob Buttaro at La Quinta Resort, Michael Tebbets of
Indian Wells Golf Resort, Randy Duncan of Silver Rock Resort and the former
GM of Trilogy, Bob Veroulis. Each made me want to be part of this world. Don't
worry Shawn Cox of The Grand Del Mar in San Diego, I haven't forgotten you,
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IN OUR BACK YARD
A PLAYFULAPPROACH TO
LUXURYThe Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel boasts a newly re-imagined vibe, services and
spaces, yet still occupies its perch atop 150 foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Experience the resort’s playful new approach
to luxury. One of the newest additions to the
resort is Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors
of the Environment. For families and individuals
seeking more meaningful, and green, outdoor
adventures, Ambassadors of the Environment
excursions lend discovery to the wonders of
nature while teaching ways to protect the planet.
A partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau, Am-
bassadors of the Environment offers guests 15
different eco-adventures that promise to open
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their eyes to Southern California’s unique eco-
systems, and open their heart to their connec-
tion to the larger global systems. Led by expert
naturalists, each excursion is dedicated to show-
casing Southern California’s natural wonders.
Through these unique eco-tours, the surround-
ings become a natural classroom and living labo-
ratory where adults, families and kids learn while
having so much fun, they’ll never imagine it’s
educational. Ambassador’s participants have
meaningful experiences that imbue them with
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a deep appreciation and respect for nature, as
well as an understanding of how to live more
environmentally responsibly back home.
Enjoy amazing dining experiences at the re-
sort. RAYA, a restaurant concept by acclaimed
Chef Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin
Coastal Cuisine by Chef Marissa Gerlach. Chef
Gerlach highlights sustainable seafood, local
produce and natural and organic meats, com-
plimented by Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin
flavors. For the ultimate wow, watch sunset
at 180blu. Perched 162-feet above Salt Creek
Beach, 180blu is the perfect Southern California
experience to enjoy refreshing hand-crafted
beverages, small plates from Raya and a little
slice of heaven on earth! For the wine lover,
ENO is an upscale wine tasting room that offers
more than 300 wines, fine international cheeses
and gourmet chocolates from around the globe.
ENO's wine attendants specialize in introducing
guests to new and interesting wines and educat-
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For relaxation, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna
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treatment rooms within the spa are bathed in
soft hues of aqua and beige and tranquil water
features add to the overall sensory experience.
High-style locker rooms, public spaces, and sau-
nas ensure a soothing aura throughout the spa
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in Southern California – set to the ever-present
rhythm of the surf.
Located half way between Los Angeles and
San Diego, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is
a surfside retreat that awakens guests’ senses
with its unique setting and remarkable service
heritage. Over the years, the resort has been
the recipient of many awards, but is proud to
boast its AAA Five Diamond status for the 27th
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2007 SILVER
OAK
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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The 2007 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cab-
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and depth in a balanced expression of
this classic California vintage. It has a
dark ruby color with a garnet edge and a complex
nose of sandalwood, cedar, cassis, black cherry,
dark chocolate and roasted coffee. On the pal-
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has a long finish of concentrated fruit and spice
with a slight tannic grip. This wine is remarkable
in how it continues to evolve in the glass over the
course of a meal. It has great maturity of aromas
and tannins at moderate alcohol. With proper
cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure
through 2033.
The 2007 vintage had an unusual combina-
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and tannins at moderate alcohol. The season
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in January. The dry weather continued into spring
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were the catalysts for achieving perfect maturity.
The small berries and long, slow ripening resulted
in extraordinary wines.
The 2007 Napa Valley, a blend of wine from
vineyards throughout the appellation, is 90%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Cabernet
Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was blended in the
vineyard lots in early 2008 and then the wine was
transferred to 100% new American oak barrels
for aging. Blending prior to barreling allows the
wine maker to achieve a balance of the wine’s
primary elements, such as fruit and tannin, before
they are influenced by oak. The wine was then
aged in barrel for approximately 25 months and
another 20 months in bottle to harmonize its
components before release.•
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WhytheEscaladeistheKingofSUVs
BY DON WEBERG
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In 1998 as a '99, Cadillac unleashed the
Escalade, essentially a GMC Yukon Denali
with some new appointments and a gus-
sied up interior, to help the brand compete
against the onslaught of SUV competition
from Europe, Asia and home-grown Lincoln
who had introduced the Navigator in late 1997.
In the growing SUV craze, the Escalade was a
hit — celebrities from all walks of life wanted
to be seen in one; politicians traded in their
Suburbans and Yukons for Escalades; private
buyers, jaded with the European and best-of-
the-best American SUV offerings, jumped at
the chance to have a truly premium American
SUV. This wasn't just a run-of-the-mill SUV
with a wood and leather interior package and
moonroof — no, no, this was a CADILLAC. It
came equipped with lots of goodies, gobs of
power, and an exclusivity factor other luxury
SUVs didn't match. There simply was an air to
Escalade...something special, unique. Even the
Navigator had trouble matching it, and sud-
denly having a Land Rover or Mercedes SUV
seemed so old school, so then. The Escalade
put Cadillac back on the map. Parents with Es-
calades were suddenly cool in the eyes of their
teenage children, and teenagers were aspiring
to own a Cadillac. It created more buzz than
any other Cadillac before and bolstered the
stage for the impending XLR, CTS, STS, SRX
and, of course, V-Series cars.
Today, little has changed in the Escalade
formula; however, hot seller that it is, the model
has grown into Escalade, Escalade Hybrid,
Escalade EXT (Cadillac's idea of a pickup)
and Escalade ESV (Cadillac's Suburban-sized
SUV). Within those, Cadillac offers Standard,
Luxury, Premium and Platinum Editions, each
building upon the other to offer buyers more
amenities. And, of course, all are available as
two-wheel or all-wheel drive. Big with a brut-
ish elegance and decidedly American atti-
tude, the Escalade has morphed well into its
own, growing further and further away from
its Yukon roots, giving clients more reason to
consider one over the competition. It boasts
the most power in its class, the most room in
its class, the most features in its class, and the
closest competitors are the Lincoln Navigator,
Mercedes-Benz GL550 and Land Rover Range
Rover, and none of these, especially for the
price, come close to matching the creme d'la
creme of the Escalade lineup, the Escalade
ESV Platinum Edition.
Building upon the Premium Edition Es-
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calade, the Platinum Edition features a host of special items such as 22" multi-spoke
chrome aluminum wheels, heated steering wheel, power-release fold-and-tumble
second-row seats, InteliBeam headlamps with LED, blind side alert, heated and cooled
cup holders, leather-wrapped instrument panel and trim, Tehama Aniline full-leather first
and second row seats, duo-tone olive and walnut wood trim, three LCD entertainment
screens (in-dash and rear-facing screens in the front headrests) and an abundance of
extras than can't truly be listed in a magazine article. Many of the features carried by the
Platinum Edition are not available on other Escalades, and in essence, it's as if someone
ran amok with the Escalade options sheet and checked every available box, and then
got the dealer to bring the price in for oodles less than would be expected.
Outside, the Platinum Edition sets itself apart visually from the rest of the Escalade
family with a unique grille, headlights, chrome trim, and lower fascia treatment. Inside,
the seats are of Tehama leather, notably softer than the standard equipment leather
cadillac escalade platinum*BODY:
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Height 73.1in.
Width 79.1in.
Wheelbase 13.0
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Tires-Rims 22"x9"
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used on lesser Escalades, and the dashboard is replete with highly-
polished olive and walnut wood veneers bringing an interesting and
daring color contrast to the dashboard. Handsome aluminum trim lines
the rest of the cabin, lending a somber, elegant aura to the luxurious
interior. The seats are surprisingly supportive, with power assist and
adjustments galore, including heating and cooling options to keep
hot or cold days outside. A power sunroof is available on all but the
Standard issue Escalade.
No matter how an Escalade is purchased, each has the 6.2-liter,
402-horsepower V8 engine, capable of propelling the 5,700 pound SUV
to 60-miles per hour in just about 7-seconds, and towing up to 8,000
pounds. Despite its size, Escalade achieves between 13 and 18 MPG,
which, again, given its overall size and abilities isn't out of line.
In the end, the Escalade ESV Platinum Edition may well be the ulti-
mate SUV — it's the biggest, most powerful SUV in its class, and offers
perhaps the longest most aggressive list of optional extras in the field.
That, in and of itself, is bold — but, then, what would one expect from
an Escalade? •
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ON THE MARKET
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MAJESTICROCKY POINT
Palos Verdes Estates
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of the City lights of the South Bay to Downtown
Los Angeles, the coveted Queen’s Necklace, and
Catalina Island. Soaring appreciation in Peninsula
property values over the years mirrors the desir-
ability of living in this extraordinarily beautiful
setting. Palos Verdes Estates has something for
everyone, and you will be amazed at all the city
has to offer.
Nestled within Palos Verdes Estates, a magnif-
icent home is on the market. It is a five bedroom,
five and half bathroom dream home. It is located
on an ocean bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean’s
Palos Verdes Estates is a quiet high-end residential community, with no street lights or
traffic lights. Master planned by noted Central Park architect and planner Frederick Law
Olmstead, Jr., Palos Verdes Estates is one of Southern California’s most exclusive and
expensive neighborhoods. On the western side of the Peninsula reaching down to the
shore of the Pacific Ocean, the city has a strong commitment to protect its unique character. Over a
quarter of the city’s 3,038 acres is permanently protected as parkland and maintained in its natural
state to preserve the rural atmosphere. The Mediterranean climate allows year round outdoor activi-
ties including hiking, biking, scenic walking, golf, tennis, surfing and fishing.
Palos Verdes Estates boasts a diverse population of approximately 14,000 that is characterized
by its family friendly and quiet atmosphere. The entire city is composed of “custom” homes with
diversity in style, size and price. Homes here are located on streets that rest on hillsides, atop sea cliffs
and ocean side bluffs, reminiscent of the French Riviera, and often provide excellent panoramic views
scenic Lunada Bay.
This home is stunning in every detail. The gor-
geous landscaping, spacious modern layout and
incredible ocean views are only a few of the ex-
travagant characteristics of this luxurious gated
estate has to offer.
Nothing was spared in the creation of this U
shaped one level home. Soaring ceilings in the liv-
ing and dining rooms gives a very dramatic effect,
opening out to patios and grassy areas on the
ocean front. The master suite with spectacular
views provides the ultimate in comfort with its
own fireplace, sitting area, enormous bathroom,
and just steps to the outdoor ocean front spa.
One of the spacious bedrooms is being used as
a theater room. Each of the other four bedroom
suites opens to the outside for the indoor/out-
door California lifestyle.
For the connoisseur of life, this is an ideal home
that is in perfect harmony with its surroundings.
The architect, Pat Killan, and landscape designer
have won awards for this elegant yet comfortable
home that was completed in 2007.
The perfect private, quiet get away can be
yours for $5,800,000. •
For more information visit 145rockypointroad.com.
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Golf & Lifestyle: Can you tell us about the history of golf at PGA WEST and the relevance
of the 25-year anniversary?
Mike Kelly: The history of La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST — a world-class resort and
master-planned residential development nestled against the majestic Santa Rosa Moun-
tains – has been marked by one golf-related milestone after another. The resort’s first golf
course opened in 1926, the same year the resort itself opened. This course was closed during
World War II. Then in 1957, La Quinta guests had access to a golf course opened at the La
Quinta Country Club. In 1980, the Pete Dye-designed La Quinta Resort Dunes and Mountain
courses were unveiled. Six years later, PGA WEST opened, offering resort guests access to
the Stadium and Tournament courses. In 1999, PGA WEST’s beautiful Greg Norman Course
opened, providing even more golfing options.
When you look at U.S. golf history and the PGA WEST’s impact over the last 25 years,
you realize the foresight and vision of the original developers of PGA WEST were really
quite remarkable. When first conceived, the golf industry was just beginning to boom.
The PGA WEST community was essentially built in the middle of nowhere — carved into
the mountains amidst citrus groves and farmland – and there was nothing like this west of
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MIKE KELLYExecutive Director of Golf for PGA WEST
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the Mississippi. More than 500 memberships
were sold before it opened — a sign of things to
come. Today, you cannot find any other place
quite like La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST and
its golf courses in terms of history, tradition and
relevance.
G & L: How did you celebrate/commemorate the
25-year anniversary?
MK: Last year La Quinta Resort & Club cele-
brated an enduring affiliation with PGA WEST. It
was a season-long celebration designed not only
for Palm Springs, but also for our membership.
We created “The Best of the West,” consisting
of the Top 18 Holes culled from five iconic resort
courses: the Pete Dye-designed Mountain and
Dunes courses at La Quinta Resort & Club and
the Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus Tournament
and TPC Stadium courses at PGA WEST. Golf-
ers were invited to test their talents on all five
courses and tackle “the sixth resort course” —
the 18 most challenging and unique holes as
researched and determined by PGA WEST pros.
This offering is ongoing.
Additionally, we asked course designers in-
volved with PGA WEST — Greg Norman, Pete
Dye, Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf — to
participate in our 25th anniversary video. All
were happy to be a part of the video and enjoyed
talking about PGA WEST — then, now and in
the future. We celebrated with a tournament
followed by a series of events. We created a
25th anniversary logo, branding all our collateral
materials and products such as hats, bags and
tee markers. The culmination was a festive 25th
anniversary party attended by 1,000 members,
including some of our very first members. It was
a season of remembering the past and looking
forward to the future. I think there was a huge
sense of pride as present and past members
reflected on the important role PGA WEST has
played in the evolution of golf.
G & L: The Bob Hope Classic, now the Humana
Challenge, has been PGA WEST’s signature
golf event for years. What is its history and cur-
rent role with La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA
WEST? How has it made an impact on the re-
sort's golf programs?
MK: More than 50 years ago, Mr. Hope had a
vision of bringing people together to a major
golf event, and this essentially helped put Palm
Springs on the map. He brought a rich tradition
to the Coachella Valley, and for over 25 years this
event has kept PGA WEST relevant and in the
forefront of the industry in terms of tournament
play. This year, the tournament emerged with a
new format, trophy and name — the Humana
Challenge — and was held in partnership with the
William J. Clinton Foundation with a fresh focus
on health and well-being. We are, of course, very
proud to be associated with this event, which has
helped raise over $50 million to fund important
institutions like the Eisenhower Medical Center
and other area charities. With a new title spon-
sor and a goal to create health awareness across
the U.S., the event will surely put the resort in the
spotlight for years to come as a leader in health
and wellness.
The impact this event has made on our resort
and its golf programs is huge. When people see
events like this on TV, they too want to come play
our courses. Over the last 25 years, I can’t think
of any other place that has held more televised,
prestigious events than PGA WEST. Golfers from
all over the world want to test their skills right
here where the greats have played.
G & L: What other important golf events take
place at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA
WEST?
MK: PGA WEST has hosted some of golf’s
greatest tournaments, including the PGA Tour
Q-School Finals, Prestige at PGA WEST Inter-
collegiate Invitational, the Lexus Challenge, Golf
Channel Amateur Events, The Skins Game and
PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
G & L: How exactly is La Quinta Resort & Club
affiliated with PGA WEST?
MK: La Quinta Resort & PGA WEST have been
intertwined under one ownership umbrella for
over 20 years. The resort is critical to the suc-
cess of PGA WEST and vice versa. This is not
just a destination, but a lifestyle. The uniqueness
and beauty of the resort and the community,
combined with our amazing collection of golf
courses offer an experience quite unlike any
other.
Ultimately, PGA WEST and La Quinta Resort
& Club are one and the same. It’s a wonderful,
productive relationship. No other destination in
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the world has this much golf and rich history.
G & L: La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST
are consistently ranked among the country’s top
golf destinations. Why?
MK: This is truly one of the places that at some
point you want to play — to walk in the footsteps
of so many great PGA tour pros. Quite simply, we
are unlike any other venue in the world, espe-
cially with our weather, natural beauty and prox-
imity to the coast. There is not a more impressive
collection of golf courses on one campus in the
country.
G & L: You are responsible for a huge operation
-- how do you manage to keep guests, mem-
bers and employees happy? What is your work
philosophy?
MK: We are all about hospitality — about creat-
ing a unique experience for each guest. We hire
exceptionally smart, curious, passionate people
who have a real desire to serve others. They love
what they do. We empower our staff to create
these special guest experiences and provide
them with the necessary tools to create a culture
of caring and accountability. People are proud to
work for our brand. We all think this is a special
place to work and play.
G & L: What specific programs and amenities
do you offer?
MK: We offer club rentals, as well as chipping
areas, putting greens and practice bunkers, pri-
vate lessons, group instruction, clinics, junior
golf camps and much more via the famed Jim
McLean Golf School. The school is known for
developing golf swing skills and game improve-
ment for a variety of players, from beginners to
touring professionals. The Little Links program
at our Mountain Course is a new special offering
designed just for kids.
We offer customized VIP experiences for spe-
cial occasions, such as fine and casual dining on
the 16th tee of the Mountain Course, with sweep-
ing vistas of the Coachella Valley. We develop
individualized packages and work hard to create
personalized and intimate guest programs.
G & L: Can you touch on La Quinta Resort and
PGA WEST’s green initiatives to date?
MK: In the Coachella Valley, which hosts over 140
private and public golf courses, La Quinta Resort
& Club’s Citrus Course was the first to achieve
certification through the Audubon International
program in 2004. Since then, all PGA WEST, La
Quinta Resort & Club and Citrus Club courses
have achieved certification.
Sustainability requires leadership, vision and
strategy. Many of our sustainability practices
were implemented over the last few years be-
cause they are sound business and environmen-
tally responsible decisions. Specific adapted
practices include: composting green waste; re-
ducing water and chemical usage; adding more
native plants; selectively 'browning' out-of-play
areas to further reduce water and chemical us-
age; instituting new recycling and fertilizer pro-
grams, including using slow release fertilizers;
lowering energy consumption by installing new
VFD pump stations; and developing a microbial
program to naturally reduce and control algae
in lakes.
G & L: What can golfers be on the lookout for this
year at La Quinta Resort and PGA WEST?
MK: On the green front, plans are in the works
to continue irrigation upgrades with new heads
and nozzles, as well as analyzing courses for
more opportunities of no-mow areas and pos-
sible turf reduction with the installation of more
native plants and grasses. Additionally, we will
expand our recycling program and educational
opportunities allowing club members and resort
guests assist on the course and at home.
We are finalizing a new concept for a perfor-
mance and scoring center, which will combine
club fittings, technology, health and wellness,
biomechanics and a variety of concepts unique
to us all beginning later this year. And, we will
continue to cultivate our relationship with Hu-
mana while offering more incredible golf pro-
grams and events.
G & L: How does La Quinta Resort & Club and
PGA WEST live up to the slogan: The Western
Home of Golf in America?
MK: No other facility has nine signature courses,
featuring the five top course designers in our
industry, or held such an array of national PGA
tour events. Quite simply, we have the greatest
collection of golf courses in one location. There is
no other place like this in the United States. •
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Purity Vodka is the result of a long lasting quest to redefine vodka, bringing character to a
spirit that, by tradition, is more one of image and style rather than substance. Daring to stand
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everyone. It is full-bodied, complex and loaded with character yet, nevertheless smooth and
sophisticated — a slightly “out of balance” sensation.
Combining heritage and innovation, Purity Vodka comes to life in a proprietary pot still at the
Purity Vodka Distillery at Ellinge Castle in the south of Sweden. Unlike other vodka producers,
Purity has developed a still designed specifically for vodka production. During the thirty-four
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COVER STORY
PHILMICKELSON
In 2011, Phil Mickelson surprised the golf world with an announcement
that he had developed psoriatic arthritis. In a family where challenges
have been common place, his wife’s battle with breast cancer and then
his mother’s battle with breast cancer, this would seem to be another
test of faith. Fortunately, with the newer forms of treatment available to
treat his arthritic condition, there is hope that he will gain control of his
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disease and prevent major disability.
However, psoriatic arthritis is not your parent’s old age arthritis. Psori-
atic arthritis is an inflammatory form of joint disease which if left untreated
will destroy joints to the point of total destruction. Psoriatic arthritis is a
type of arthritis that will affect almost any joint in the body. It can affect
the spine and sacroiliac joints and cause fusion. Joint fusion, or arthro-
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desis, is a surgical procedure that permanently
holds a joint in a fixed position, and allows bone
to grow across the joint, meaning the joint will
never bend again. It can also affect the peripheral
joints to the point of loss of function including
shoulders, elbows, wrists, the small joints of the
hands, knees, ankles and feet. There is a major
difference between a joint that has been injured
by a sports activity such as football or soccer that
will eventually wear out as well. Psoriatic arthritis,
on the other hand, as a result of inflammation will
destroy the cartilage and the bone.
The golf swing is like a fine precision instru-
ment. If you damage any part of that instrument,
it no longer works. That, I believe is the case
with the golf swing, especially a golf swing with
great precision like Phil Mickelson’s. It is easy to
understand that as a result of a disease like pso-
riatic arthritis, why this will be one of the major
challenges in his whole life that will be difficult to
conquer. Sure, current medications that he is now
being treated with will make a major difference
in terms of his outcome, but we are now talking
about his golf swing. It is not hard to understand
why his golf swing and golf grip, because of joint
damage no matter how limited by treatment, will
change his ability to master a golf course. We
will need to understand this as we watch him
play over the course of the next several years
and have empathy and concern in his ability to
remain in the high-ranking field that he has been
accustomed to in the past. Psoriatic arthritis is a
disease that affects children, adolescence and
adults. It is not a disease of old age, it is a disease
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ABOUT PSOriATic ArThriTiSPsoriatic arthritis affects at least •
10% of the 3 million people with
psoriasis in the United States.
Psoriasis is the most prevalent au-•
toimmune disease in the U.S.
According to current studies, as •
many as 7.5 million Americans —
approximately 2.2 percent of the
population — have psoriasis.
Joint symptoms of psoriatic arthri-•
tis include pain, swelling, redness,
and stiffness. Inflammation can oc-
cur in almost any joint but typically
affects the joints of the fingers and
toes, which may cause the fingers
to swell. Pain and swelling is also
common where tendons and liga-
ments attach to bone.
of the autoimmune system that will attack the
joints as well as the skin.
As a result of research sponsored by the Ar-
thritis Foundation, we are now able to make a
major difference in Phil Mickelson’s life, but it
may not be of a degree that will allow him to
perform at his utmost, especially in a field that is
now dominated by such young men and women
whose machine is without defects. As we watch
the ‘older’ golfers’ struggle as a result of injuries
be it Tiger Woods or Arnold Palmer, we can un-
derstand why his swing has become less perfect
and less efficient.
Phil Mickelson has won four major golf cham-
pionships and has reached a world ranking of
second in multiple years. Mickelson recently was
elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
He and his wife are very passionate about
helping families and youth through their Foun-
dation.
Hopefully with proper treatment and medi-
cation Phil Mickelson can continue to amaze us
both on and of the course. •
For more information on psoriatic arthritis, please visit the
Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org.
ABOUT PhiL MicKELSON
PErSONAL
After Masters victory in April 2004, •
did media tour of New York and Los
Angeles that included appearances
on "Late Night with David Letter-
man" and "The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno".
Started hitting golf balls at 18 •
months.
Is right-handed in everything except •
golf. As his father demonstrated
right-handed, he followed along
left-handed.
An avid pilot, following in the foot-•
steps of his father, Phil Sr., who was
a Navy pilot.
With wife Amy, has been involved •
with the Special Operations War-
rior Foundation, Homes for Our
Troops and Birdies for the Brave
the last three seasons, helping to
raise money for these three orga-
nizations.
Mother, Mary, was honored as March •
of Dimes Mother of the Year in No-
vember 1998.
First golf-course design project, •
Whisper rock, near Scottsdale, AZ,
opened in 2001.
Former chair of the American Junior •
Golf Association.
Source: PGATour.com
PrOFESSIONAL
47 Professional Wins•
39 PGA Tour Wins•
7 European Tour Wins•
1 Challenge Tour Win•
5 Other Tour Wins•
MAJOr CHAMPIONSHIP WINS
Masters Tournament Won in 2004, •
2006, 2010
U.S. Open placed second or tied •
for 2nd in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006,
2009
The Open Championship tied for •
2nd in 2011
PGA Championship won in 2005•
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LUXURY
GIRARD-PERREGAUX
One of the most intriguing and
vital aspects of the high-end
wristwatch industry is History.
Haute HorlogerieBY BRYAN MCKRELL
Tourbillon 220th Anniversary
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La Esmerelda
History is used to define a company’s legacy,
to connote significance, and to enhance the
buyer’s appreciation of the product. History
adds instant value to a brand because it defines
for the client a measure of quality that has been
sustained over time and the concept of longevity.
These two values help justify the typically large
monetary outlay that accompanies the purchase
of a great timepiece.
The mechanical watch industry is a micro-
cosm of one small section of History, which is con-
stantly being refined, reinvented, and restored.
Mechanical wristwatches by their
very nature are antiquated technol-
ogy that are chasing a level of timing
accuracy that was conquered by the
invention of the quartz movement
and digital technologies. But that has
not stopped today’s watchmakers
from pushing the envelope to incor-
porate new technology that enhances
the original design and engineering
breakthroughs which allowed watch-
makers to make history centuries ago.
Silicon escapements, carbon fiber
base plates, laser cut components,
computer aided engineering, micro-
scopic assemblage, and countless
other modern day applications al-
low current watchmakers to improve
upon and constantly refine mechani-
cal watch-making inventions that are
hundreds of years old.
To this point one of the most well known and
storied brands in the industry just celebrated
a milestone birthday in 2011. Girard-Perregaux
turned 220 years old, which makes it one of the
elder statesmen of the industry. GP is one of
the premier brands in the industry, and it has
maintained a sterling reputation for decades.
In honor of this birthday the company set up a
“Worldwide Travelling Exhibition of Exceptional
Timepieces from Its Museum Collection and of
Rare Contemporary Watches.” The exhibition
has travelled the world making stops in Singa-
pore, Shanghai, New York, Paris, Mexico City,
Moscow, and London. It highlights a number of
pocket watches and historical timepieces that
display the enormous breadth and depth that
the company and its 80 patents have brought to
bear on the world of timekeeping.
This exhibition is the perfect example of how
a watch company can highlight its exceptional
history and relate it to the present day. One of the
biggest highlights of the exhibit is a pocket watch
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Girard-Perregaux
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which makes it one
of the elder statesmen
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that was designed by Constant Girard-Perregaux
himself titled, “La Esmeralda.” This incredible
pocket watch won a gold medal at the 1889 Uni-
versal Exhibition held in Paris France. Perregaux
created a tourbillion movement which contained
three gold bridges, giving it a very distinct look.
The movement was no less impressive in its ac-
curacy and achieved, “remarkable test results
at the Neuchatel Observatory in Switzerland,
attested by the institution’s issue of its rating
certificate.” The case of the watch was covered
in very ornate and decorative engravings which
made it aesthetically appealing and most likely
would have caught the eye of anyone who no-
ticed the piece.
After winning a gold medal in Paris, the piece
travelled to Mexico where it was to be sold by the
luxury Mexican boutique of Hauser and Zivy. It
was not uncommon for older watches, especially
high end, one of kind pieces to be commissioned
by a luxury watch dealer or company, like Tiffany
& Co in New York, for delivery to special custom-
ers. In the case of the La Esmeralda the owner-
ship of the watch went to the President of Mexico,
Mr. Porfirio Diaz, who led the country until 1911.
The watch was reacquired by the company in the
late 1960’s when it was purchased back from the
Great Grandson of the President.
Fast Forward to today and GP has commemo-
rated its 220th anniversary and the uniqueness of
the La Esmeralda by releasing the, “Girard-Per-
regaux 1966 Tourbillion with Gold Bridge, 220th
Anniversary Special Edition.” This new timepiece
brings back one of the most distinctive features
of the La Esmeralda with a perfectly placed Gold
Bridge centered over the exposed tourbillion
cage on the front of the dial. The watch is striking
in its appearance by contrasting a pink gold case,
with a brilliant white face, accented by blue steel
hands, the yellow gold bridge, with a ruby jewel at
the center of the gold bridge. The tourbillion cage
is visible through the dial and at 40 millimeters in
diameter the case is significant but not too large.
This watch blends elements of the historic piece
with the modern technology and appearance of
timepieces in present day. With an incredible
back story, a little history, and a strikingly good
looking and technologically advanced timepiece,
GP has allowed 50 lucky clients to combine the
old with the new in perfect harmony. •
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Rodeo Drive, where they have one of these timepieces for
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GOLF BRILLIANCERenewed on Kauai
There has been a dramatic change
in air on the island of Kauai over
the last few years. With numer-
ous enhancements recently com-
pleted at the lush resorts and golf courses,
the “Garden Isle” is now an even more de-
sirable destination for travelers, especially
those with golf clubs.
"People have always been inspired by
Kauai’s tropical beauty, serenity and diver-
sity of activities available,” says Sue Kanoho,
executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bu-
reau. “Not the least of which is golf, thanks to
our array of award-winning courses."
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One of those award-winning courses, the
Prince Course at Princeville — located on the
North Shore of the island — re-opens in March
following a year-long enrichment. This famous
layout – known for its jungle golf brilliance – has
consistently ranked among the top 100 golf
courses nationally and No. 1 in Hawaii for years,
and will now feature new greens, tee boxes and
cleared fairways that will offer even more stun-
ning sightlines. The massive 60,000-square-foot
clubhouse and 13-acre practice range have also
been refurbished.
“Our most dramatic refinement efforts have
been focused on the complete reconstruction of
every green complex, recapturing hole locations
that have been lost over time,” says Master Ar-
chitect Robert Trent Jones, Jr., who designed the
Prince Course, which was originally completed
in 1990. “In addition, fairway mowing patterns
have been widened dramatically to promote
a more enjoyable experience for players of all
skill levels.”
Makai Golf Club, another one of RTJ II’s deco-
rated layouts, sits next door to the Prince Course
and has received rave reviews since re-opening
in 2010 following a similar refurbishment pro-
gram. Eighteen of the 27 Makai holes were reno-
vated, highlighted by the installation of the eco
and player-friendly Seashore Paspalum turf on
tees, fairways and greens. Other renovation hall-
marks included adding new, strategically placed
bunkers, lengthening the course and expanding
the practice area.
Makai — best known for a pair of exceptional
par-3 holes (No. 3 and No. 7) that feature striking
views of the Pacific Ocean and Hanalei Bay — is
an amenity of The St. Regis Princeville Resort,
the ocean side commune that became the first
of The St. Regis brand to land in Hawaii following
a dramatic re-branding in 2009. Located in the
9,000-acre resort community of Princeville at
Hanalei, The St. Regis provides guests all the ser-
vices you would expect from a St. Regis, includ-
ing guest rooms that include butler service and
spectacular open-window views of the towering
cliffs from the famed “Bali Hai.”
RTJ II’s mark on Kauai doesn’t end on the
North side of the island. In 1990, he added to his
Garden Isle assembly with the opening of Poipu
Bay Golf Course on the south side. Teamed with
the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, the two
venues combine to create one of the world’s
best golf resorts.
Situated on 210 beach-front acres, Poipu Bay
is so dazzling it can be distracting to the golfer,
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particularly the closing stretch of holes that run parallel to the Pacific atop 150-foot-high cliffs. Phil
Mickelson holds the Poipu course-record of 59, which he shot in 2004, during a 13-year stretch in
which the club hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Poipu Bay has received rave reviews since re-opening in 2010 following a project that enhanced
tee boxes and bunkers and installed Seashore Paspalum on all putting surfaces. Not to be outdone
by its home golf course, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa also completed a guest room and
resort dining renovation in 2010. The resort’s Anara Spa offers a host of Hawaiian treatments,
including the signature massage “Lomi Lomi” (meaning “to touch with loving hands”). All spa
services can be experienced in the new outdoor garden spa, which offers five thatched roof huts
all with calming treatment rooms.
Last year’s major news on the island came from Kauai Lagoons Golf Club where the new Kiele
Moana (Ocean) Course opened in May, introducing the longest stretch of continuous ocean holes
in Hawaii.
Located adjacent to the Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach, the former Kiele Back Nine
added three new holes, replaced the greens and installed white silica sand bunkers. The course’s
original designer, Jack Nicklaus, made a site visit during the Moana Course project and was thrilled
to help re-inspire the Kiele tradition at Kauai Lagoons.
“The new holes fit in nicely with what golfers have come to expect from the Kiele Golf Course
– great golf holes with beautiful ocean pan-
oramic views,” Nicklaus said.
Next door, the Kauai Marriott Resort fin-
ished off a $50-million makeover on 2011,
retouching the guest rooms, the lobby and
dining areas while adding a new children’s
pool to go along with the signature 26,000
square-foot pool, the largest single-level
pool in all of Hawaii.
Minutes away from the Kauai Marriott
Resort you will find Puakea Golf Course,
which provides a break from “resort-style”
golf, but certainly doesn’t lack the mag-
nificent views or unique hole layouts that its
fellow island courses offer.
This Robin Nelson-designed layout was
once a 10-hole, oddity after the damaging
Hurricane Iniki swept through Kauai in 1992.
AOL co-founder Steve Case purchased the
course and had Nelson finalize the design,
and the result is what many locals call the
“hidden gem” of Kauai. Each hole flows
seamlessly with the land, offering up-close
mountain views adjacent to where Steven
Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” was filmed. •
For more information about golf on the Garden Isle
visit kauaidiscovery.com/activities/golfing/ or call
800-262-1400.
Makai Golf Course
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For those of us who lived through the grunge era of
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gone, but the music of Nirvana, and especially the
legend of Kirk Cobain, lives on in music history. It’s
hard to believe that more than 20 years have passed since the band's
seminal 1991 album Nevermind rocked a generation and inspired a
cultural movement.
To commemorate this music milestone, Fender proudly
introduces one of its most distinctive signature models ever,
the Kurt Cobain Jaguar guitar, meticulously modeled on the
battered 1965 Jaguar that the Nirvana singer, guitarist and
songwriter wielded during the band’s momentous burst out
of the Pacific Northwest.
The guitar’s unusual detail, including its worn finish, dual hum-
bucking pickups and unique electronics and controls (which were
already in place when Kurt acquired the guitar in the summer of 1991),
make this a must-have for the fan or collector.
Unique features include an alder body with Road Worn aged finish and
hardware treatment, bound fretboard with pearloid dot markers, Stratocaster
headstock shape with 1950s-style “spaghetti” logo under the finish, DiMarzio®
humbucking DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck pickup and DP100 Super Distortion
bridge pickup, triple knurled “chrome-dome” knob configuration (volume-volume-
tone), three-position toggle switch, black chrome Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and Gotoh®
sealed tuners. The guitar is available in right- and left-handed versions.
Accessories include a black textured vinyl hard-shell case and an exclusive Fender
Kurt Cobain book featuring extensive photos and commentary by Charles Peterson and
an insightful interview with Nirvana guitar tech Earnie Bailey.
Priced at $1,850. For more, visit fender.com. •
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THECARNEROS
INNThe Carneros Inn is a luxury resort located in the heart of Napa Val-
ley’s Carneros winegrowing district. It is located at the gateway to
the Northern California wine country, 45 minutes from downtown
San Francisco,. The Carneros Inn is the first full-service resort to be
built in Napa in 20 years, and the first ever in the world-renowned
Carneros wine region.
The Inn was designed to provide visitors and
residents with world-class hospitality services
amidst some of California’s most picturesque
vineyard landscapes, as well as a town square
for the Carneros community, The Carneros Inn
provides an unforgettable experience.
The resort features 86 charming, private
guest cottages and suites and nightly private
luxury Home rentals, each furnished with casual
elegance and nestled in a lush garden courtyard
with private deck. The cottages are designed to
combine the feeling of a sophisticated vacation
home with all the conveniences of a top-flight
hotel.
Cottage amenities include wood-burning fire-
places, outdoor gas heaters for cool fall evenings
on the patio, indoor and outdoor showers with
heated-slate floors, large-screen plasma TVs,
DVD/CD player, T-1 speed Internet access over
interior and exterior Ethernet ports, Italian bed
linens, Frette towels, breakfast baskets and regu-
lar morning newspaper delivery.
The cottages have been designed with classic
contemporary furniture, an abundance of natural
light, cherry wood floors, vaulted ceilings and
luxurious bathrooms with heated-slate floors.
Innovative dining options at The Carneros
Inn, include the architecturally dramatic Hilltop
Dining Room, FARM, and The Boon Fly Café, a
roadhouse-style public eatery.
The property also offers outdoor terrace din-
ing and an infinity pool, both with panoramic
vineyard views; bar and award-winning spa
facilities. The internationally acclaimed Spa at
The Carneros Inn, another unique element of
the property, incorporates local ingredients in
treatments that are categorized by distinctive
wine country themes: Harvests, Minerals, Cellars,
Farms and Creeks. Examples include a Warm
Goat Butter Massage, an Organic Harvest Paprika
Facial and a Grape Seed and Guava Body Scrub,
all inspired by the natural resources of the Car-
neros region. And, most importantly, first-class
service delivered with warmth and ease.
The Carneros Inn was named “one of the 25
most romantic getaways in the world” by Travel +
Leisure magazine. In addition to the hotel accom-
modations, 24 stylish resort homes are located on
the grounds, allowing homeowners access to all
the services and conveniences of the luxury hotel,
including concierge and event planning. •
The Carneros Inn is located at 4048 Sonoma Highway Napa,
CA. For more information please visit thecarnerosinn.com.
or call (888) 400-9000.
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Social Security is in the news more and more, as the first wave of baby boomers retire and
economic pressures on the program increase. More than 90% of Americans are covered
by Social Security, but how much do you know about this important program?
How is Social Security funded?
Unlike many government programs, Social Security is funded primarily through the collection of
payroll taxes. In 2010, 81.9% of funding came from this source, with the rest derived from interest
earned on government bonds held by Social Security trust funds and income taxes paid on benefits.
That's why Social Security is known as a "pay-as-you-go" system. However, someone working and
paying Social Security taxes today is not funding his or her own benefits, but is funding the benefits
of someone who is receiving them now or in the near future--one of the reasons why Social Security
is facing a potential funding shortfall. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the
number of retired workers will double in less than 30 years, but there will be fewer workers paying
into the system. And with life expectancies increasing, benefits will be paid for a longer period.
How are earnings reported to the SSA?
If you work for an employer, your employer will send a copy of your W-2 form annually to the SSA. If
you're self-employed, the IRS will report your earnings to the SSA annually after your federal income
tax return has been processed.
What benefits are available?
Although Social Security is known as a retirement program, benefits are paid to people of all ages,
including surviving family members and disabled individuals. In 2010, 5.7 million people were awarded
Social Security benefits. Of those, 46% were retired workers, 36% were survivors or spouses/children
of retired or disabled workers, and 18% were disabled workers.
How do you qualify for benefits?
As you work and pay payroll taxes, you earn Social Security credits. Generally, you need to work 10
years to earn enough credits to qualify for retirement benefits--other benefits have different require-
ments. Contact the SSA if you have any questions about your benefit entitlement.
Do most people apply for early retirement benefits?
Yes. According to a report by the Government Accounting Office (GAO), 43% of people take
early retirement benefits at age 62,
while almost 73% of people apply for
benefits before they reach full retire-
ment age.
How much more will you receive if
you delay applying for benefits?
For each year past your full retire-
ment age you delay receiving ben-
efits, your Social Security benefit will
increase by a certain percentages.
(8% for anyone who was born in 1943
or later). For example, if your full re-
tirement age is 66 and you delay re-
ceiving benefits until age 70, your
annual benefit will be 32% higher.
Can you receive benefits based on
an ex-spouse's record?
You may qualify for divorced spousal
benefits if you were married for at least 10 years,
you haven't remarried, you are age 62 or older,
and you don't qualify for a higher benefit based
on your own work record.
Do workers with lower earnings receive more
from Social Security?
A worker who has lower earnings will receive a
lower monthly benefit than someone with higher
earnings because benefits are based on average
lifetime earnings (the highest 35 years of earnings
are used in the calculation). However, the Social
Security benefit formula is designed to ensure
that workers with lower earnings receive a greater
percentage of their preretirement earnings. For
example, a worker with relatively low earnings
may receive a benefit that is approximately 55% of
his or her preretirement earnings, while a worker
with relatively high earnings may receive a benefit
that is approximately 25% of his or her earnings.
Do you have to stop working to receive Social
Security retirement benefits?
No. As long as you've reached early retirement
age and meet eligibility requirements, you can ap-
ply for Social Security benefits even if you decide
to continue working. However, if you're younger
than full retirement age and earn more than a
certain amount, your benefits will be temporar-
ily reduced (once you reach full retirement age,
your benefits will be increased to account for the
money that was withheld). •
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safeguardinvestment.com or at (951)667-4979.
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To learn more about this world class destination call 760.346.4653 or visit us online at
www.indianwellsgolfresort.com44-500 Indian Wells Lane • Indian Wells, California 92210
Only minutes from Palm Springs set amid the majesty of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Southern California, the secluded
enclave of Indian Wells offers world-class resort accommodations, outstanding restaurants, shimmering pools, luxurious spas,
championship tennis and two award-winning golf courses – all located within walking distance.
The only facility with both courses ranked in Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play In California
– by GolfWeek 2010 and Golf Magazine 2010
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Club M at The Grand Del Mar Golf
Club offers sweeping views of the
course’s spectacular fairways. It was
named “M” for memories and the
memories that will be made here. It’s a go-to spot
for enjoying casual fare, lounging while watching
sports events, and then it turns into a nightclub
with dancing, live and DJ entertainment and a
lively bar scene. Sipping a favorite 19th hole cock-
tail such as this exotic Indonesian Delight is the
perfect ending to a day made of memories at San
Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
INGREDIENTS:
2.5 oz. Bacardi Superior Rum
2 oz. ginger ale
1 oz. simple syrup
Splash fresh lime juice
1 Tea Forté Lemongrass Mint cocktail infuser
Lime wedge and fresh mint sprig for garnish
Combine rum, ginger ale, simple syrup and lime
juice into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake. Fill
champagne flute with fresh ice leaving space at
the top for the Tea Forté infuser. Pour contents
of shaker into flute, place the infuser on top of
the poured beverage. Garnish with lime wedge
and mint sprig. •
19TH HOLE COCKTAIL
Club M’sIndonesian
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