This week promises lots of excitement for local golf lovers and those in town to look at Rancho Mirage real estate. Starting Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 6, the 42nd annual Kraft Nabisco Championship will take place at the beautiful Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. The renowned tournament is considered the first major tournament of the year and kicks off the LPGA tour.
Since 1972, the exciting The Kraft Nabisco Championship tournament has attracted some of the biggest stars in women’s golf. This year, more than 100 female players will compete for the coveted Dinah Shore Trophy in this much-anticipated event—as well as the chance to experience the rich tradition of leaping into the famed Poppies Pond located at the 18th hole. The event is one of the longest-running and most celebrated golf tournaments in history, and in addition to the men’s Masters Tournament in Augusta, it boasts the longest continuous run of any Major at a single venue. Anyone in town for a vacation or to look at Rancho Mirage real estate will enjoy an unforgettable treat by attending this event.
Participants in this year’s tournament including defending champion Sun Young Yoo and 2012 Player of the Year Stacy Lewis, in addition to a bevy of other top professionals from all over the world, including Lexi Thompson, Suzann Pettersen, Yani Tseng, Ai Miyazato, Michele Wie, Inbee Park, Paula Creamer, Jiyai Shin and Natalie Gulbis, among others. Golf aficionados and new fans of the sport alike will have an incredible time watching this thrilling and competitive tournament. Grandstands are located on the 1st tee, 9th green, 10th tee, 17th tee and 18th green with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are a variety of ticket packages available.
The Mission Hills Country Club is located at 34600 Mission Hills Drive in Rancho Mirage.
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