The desert area is golf-centric and has it's share of golf personalities and celebrites... many professional players make this their west coast home. The gorgeous winter weather, over 100 amazing golf courses, dry desert air, the incredible backdrop of the SantaRosa mountains are just a few reasons why the pros love to live in the desert.
According to todays Desert Sun, Al Geiberger, a long-time desert resident and the first player to shoot 59 in a PGA Tour event, has reached an agreement with La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West to be the resort’s official golf ambassador.
Along with his sons Bryan and Allen, Jr., Al Geiberger will be involved in special programs and speaking engagements for La Quinta Resort groups, resort guests and PGA West club members.
“We are honored to have Al, who is better known as ‘Mr. 59,’ join our team of professionals,” said Mike Kelly, executive director of PGA West. “He and his sons have formed one of the most talented golf teaching teams in the industry today, and they will certainly enhance our resort’s growing reputation as a world-class golf destination.”
Best known for his 59 in the second round of the 1977 Danny Thomas St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn., Geiberger spent five decades on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. He won the 1966 PGA Championship, the 1975 Tournament Players Championship and received the 1980 Ben Hogan Award. His career includes being a two-time runner-up in the U.S. Open and a two-time Ryder Cup Team member.
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