what course was the ana inspiration played on

What happened to the ANA Inspiration?

The Course. The Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club. Desmond Muirhead designed the Dinah Shore Tournament Course in 1970. It has the distinct honor of being rated the No. 1 course in the Coachella Valley for many years and has hosted a Major Championship for more than 40 years. The 18th is a 646-yard par 5 with an island green, and …

When is the ANA Inspiration 2022?

 · Starting in 2023, the former ANA Inspiration will be the Chevron Championship and will be played in the Houston area, where roughly 8,000 of the company’s employees live and work. Though the date...

What is the purse for the Ana women’s championship?

 · An iconic era in golf will end in 2022 when the LPGA major championship the ANA Inspiration, played in the desert for the past 50 years, will be held one final time in …

What course is the ANA Inspiration?

Dinah Shore Tournament CourseThe 2021 ANA Inspiration was the 50th ANA Inspiration golf tournament, held April 1–4, 2021 at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course of Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. It was its 39th year as a major championship on the LPGA Tour, and Golf Channel televised the event for the 11th consecutive year.

Is ANA Inspiration a major?

Starting in 2023, the former ANA Inspiration will be the Chevron Championship and will be played in the Houston area, where roughly 8,000 of the company's employees live and work. Though the date and course have not been finalized, the event will still be the first major of the year.

What course was the Dinah Shore played at?

The Mission Hills Country ClubThe Mission Hills Country Club is a country club in the western United States, located in Rancho Mirage, California, southeast of Palm Springs....Mission Hills Country Club.Club informationTournaments hostedChevron ChampionshipWebsitemissionhills.comDinah Shore Tournament CourseDesigned byDesmond Muirhead26 more rows

What happened to the ANA Inspiration?

The Chevron Championship (formerly the ANA Inspiration) and historically the Dinah Shore has been inked for a six-year partnership. It will then be moved away from the only home it's ever known, likely to the Houston area after this spring's upcoming 2022 event set for March 31 - April 3.

Is LPGA Chevron a major?

The Chevron Championship is one of the five Major championships of professional women's golf. It's an event on the LPGA Tour, and is held yearly at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

Where is the LPGA first major moving to?

Site: Rancho Mirage, California. Course: Mission Hills CC (Dinah Shore).

Can the public play the Dinah Shore Tournament Course?

The 18-hole Dinah Shore Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA is a private golf course that opened in 1970. Designed by Desmond Muirhead, Dinah Shore Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club measures 7240 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 139 and a 75.1 USGA rating.

How many acres is Mission Hills golf course?

1,760-acreThis opens in a new window. Mission Hills is a 1,760-acre master-planned recreational resort community with golf course homes, tennis condos and million dollar masterpiece fairway estates in a beautiful park-like setting. There are a total of three 18-hole golf courses at Mission Hills Country Club.

How many courses are in Mission Hills?

With 10 courses and 180 holes, Mission Hills is accredited by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest golf club, beating America's famous Pinehurst Golf Club.

What course is the Chevron Championship moving to?

The Chevon Championship is on the move to the Houston area in 2023 with a later date on the calendar. But in 2022, the tournament celebrates its 51st and final playing at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

Is the LPGA leaving Rancho Mirage?

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Chevron Championship will end a 51-year run at Mission Hills Country Club today, but women's professional golf will still have a home in the desert with the announcement on Sunday that a new Legends of the LPGA tournament will debut next April.

Is there still a Dinah Shore golf tournament?

History. Founded in 1972 by Colgate-Palmolive chairman David Foster, and entertainer Dinah Shore, the tournament has been classified as a major since 1983. Since its inception, it has been held annually at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, southeast of Palm Springs.

Photos: ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club

So now the hole is 485 yards for each round, putting players’ minds and hearts to the test as much as their games.

This might be the future of the hole

But in the crazy pandemic world where we are all looking to get back to normal, an unadorned island green at the ANA Inspiration might well be the new normal. With no backstop, a firm putting surface and shaved slopes surrounding the green, the 18th has taken on a new life.

What did Dada say about Coachella Valley?

Dada said the growth of Coachella Valley tourism over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the impact of a single event's exit was likely to be less strongly felt.

Who is Larry Bohannan?

Larry Bohannan is The Desert Sun golf writer, he can be reached at larry.bohannan@desertsun.com or (760) 778-4633. Follow him on Facebook or on Twitter at @larry_Bohannan. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Desert Sun.

Is Dinah move bad for Coachella Valley?

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what is the chevron championship?

The Chevron Championship is one of the five Major championships of professional women’s golf. It is an event on the LPGA Tour, and is held yearly at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

history of the trophy

The official name of the trophy is “The Dinah Shore Trophy.” The trophy is named in honor of the television, film and recording star Dinah Shore, who was probably the single greatest influence in helping the Ladies Professional Golf Association achieve the prestige it enjoys today.

trophy specs

Made of 100 percent sterling silver, the trophy is approximately 18 inches high and weighs roughly 25 pounds. The trophy is displayed in the clubhouse at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, and an exact miniature replica is crafted and presented to the winner each year. It takes about 30-45 days to create the replica.