Dinah Shore Week is named after the LPGA Golf Tournament held in Palm Springs at the same time, which for years had been named after the legendary singer and is now called the ANA (All Nippon Airways) Inspirational Championship – dates are 27 March to April 2, 2017. The tournament began in 1972 as the Colgate Dinah Shore Championship ; in 1982 it was changed to the Nabisco Dinah Shore, the Nabisco Championship in 2000 and 2001, and the Kraft Nabisco in 2002, before being known by its current title in 2015.
The tournament takes place at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club, in the nearby community of Rancho Mirage. Parking ($ 5) for ANA Inspiration Championship attendees is in front of the Agua Caliente Casino on Bob Hope Drive, just south of Ramon Road (the Bob Hope Dr. exit off I-10) – buses run continuously to the golf course.
Although many women who attend Dinah Shore Week have no interest in the golf tournament, many others would not think of coming to town that week without seeing at least part of this prestigious event; in fact, this is one of the most popular spectator sporting events. in the world among lesbians. You can buy tickets for the ANA Golf Championship online. Of course, this time of year is also great for visiting Palm Springs’ desert courtyard, which abounds with stylish resorts, chic bars, and lively restaurants with outdoor patios.
Also keep in mind that many of the gay men’s resorts in Palm Springs actually change their policies during Dinah Shore Week and welcome women.
Jane Blalock won the first Dinah Shore Championship in 1972, and Lydia Ko won the first prize more recently, in 2016.
