RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — It is not true that I was on the first tee of the inaugural LPGA event in the desert in 1972. I haven’t been around quite that long, though it seems like it at times.
This is only my 36th year covering the major championship that has been played at Mission Hills Country Club since 1972. While I did not witness those first 15 years, I’ve always enjoyed diving into the archives to learn about the event and its players.
Having studied the tournament’s history and covered 144 rounds by the end of this week, I’ve been fortunate to witness some great players and memorable moments at the Chevron Championship.
