He'll meet architect John Fought, who turned a barren desert wash into a player's dream, acquire the wisdom of former pro Artie McNickle and spend a memorable afternoon with legendary CBS golf commentator Ken Venturi.

Resources:

Cimarron Golf Club
Cathedral city, Calif.
www.cimarrongolf.com

Casa Cody Hotel-Alyssa
Palm Springs, Calif.
www.casacody.com
In the shadow of the San Jacinto mountains and within walking distance of the famed Palm Canyon Drive, the Casa Cody has 23 rooms, two pools and a luxurious amount of secluded courtyard space. Each studio and suite has a fully equipped kitchen and most of the rooms have real wood burning fireplaces and private patios.

Artie McNickle, instructor at U.S. Jim McLean Golf School
www.golfspan.com

Ken Venturi, CBS golf commentator
www.kenventuri.com
In 1999, Venturi received the PGA of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism.

John Fought Design
www.foughtdesign.com
In addition to course design, Fought won two tournaments in 1979 and was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.