Why Desert Golf Courses Are A Thing - Cheddar Explains

Coachella Valley is known as a mecca of golf - in fact, it’s home to over 120 golf courses! But golf originated in Scotland - a country that sees more rain and gloom than sun. It’s no secret golf courses require tons of water to keep operating - so how do so many exist in an area that only gets around 3 inches of rain a year?
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Historic UK
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Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
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Tourism Economics
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AP
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KESQ Newschannel 3 (ABC)
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CVWD
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Desert Sun
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