​Desert Willow Golf Resort’s Firecliff Course is one of the standout public golf experiences in Greater Palm Springs and one of the best-known resort-accessible rounds in the desert. In this Course Spotlight from the Palm Springs Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Firecliff such a strong fit for golfers who love public golf, desert scenery, and Palm Springs golf travel.

Located in Palm Desert, California, Firecliff is known for dramatic desert scenery, excellent conditioning, and a layout that blends beautiful visuals with a real test of precision. Desert Willow says Firecliff features more than 100 bunkers, Mini Verde Bermudagrass greens, and a championship-style setup that has made it one of the most talked-about public rounds in the area.

This episode covers:

• Why Firecliff is one of the standout public golf experiences in Greater Palm Springs
• What makes the course special from a scenery and design standpoint
• Why golfers planning a Palm Springs golf trip should consider Desert Willow
• Who should put Firecliff high on their golf travel list
• Why Desert Willow matters to the larger Palm Springs golf story

If you’re searching for Desert Willow, Firecliff Course, Palm Springs golf, Palm Desert golf, public golf in Palm Springs, golf resorts in Greater Palm Springs, or desert golf in California, this episode is for you.

The Palm Springs Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org or simply Google your state and the words golf podcast to find your local show.

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​Michael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA from the Colorado Golf Expo to explain how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can enter the three-step qualifying process, and why the sport continues to grow through golf expos and PGA TOUR Superstores. This episode covers World Long Drive qualifying, long drive golf, swing speed, long drive equipment, the athleticism of elite long drive competitors, and the energy surrounding the Colorado Golf Expo. If you are interested in golf podcasts, Colorado golf, long drive golf, and the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

​The Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​Jack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game.

Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term.

We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days.

Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com

Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.