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The Wednesday Match Play Podcast is your weekly connection to the biggest and best brands in golf. On this show you will learn more about the latest golf fashion trends, hear from LPGA and PGA TOUR players and get advice on planning your next golf getaway and more. Each week, The Wednesday Match Play Podcast features one guest who answers questions related to their area of expertise. The Wednesday Match Play Podcast is hosted by Ricky L. Potts, Jr., CCM, CCAM, CML, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, The Lakes Country Club. Check out rickyleepotts.com/podcast for more details.
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Derek White, PGA, Desert Willow Golf Resort | Episode No. 494
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026

Desert Willow Golf Resort is a public golf resort in Palm Desert, California, known for offering a high-end desert golf experience with two 18-hole championship courses, practice facilities, instruction through its golf academy, and on-site amenities like dining and event hosting, making it a popular destination for both local golfers and visitors to the Coachella Valley. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Derek shares a breakdown of both golf courses and talks about his journey with the PGA of America, including the PAT. He talks about the club's mobile app, highlights the chef and the food and beverage programming, and talks about the designers behind the golf courses. He also shares the awards the club has earned, the outside events they host, and introduces the team, including a starter who played in the Super Bowl. This was a heartfelt conversation and an honor to have Derek on the show. Let's tee off.