Golfers Invited To Take Part In Mountain Tourney

1959 Golf Girl
PIONEER PASS GOLF CHALLENGE – Search is under way for Golf Girl to rule Desertland. Month’s “Golf Week,” beginning with Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge, Oct. 2, 3, 4 featuring 35-mile 19th Hole, extending from Yucca Valley to Big Bear Lake. Ending with $20,000 Hesperia Open Oct. 7-11. Candidates for Golf Girl may be married or single. No age limit. To qualify send a snapshot by Sept. 1 to: Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge, Pioneertown, California.

Every community and city in Desertland California is invited to take part in the Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge that introduces the 19th hole—35 miles of rugged, desert mesa and mountain obstacles.

This unique 37-hold golfing tournament, open to all comers, will take place Oct. 2, 3, 4 in the Hi-Desert and mountainous areas of Yucca Valley and Big Bear Lake.

All Chambers of Commerce are being invited to enter one or more contestant in this match offering prizes ranging from cash to participating community’s finest products or vacation lures.

To reign over the world’s greatest three-day Golf-O-Rama, a part of the California State Chamber of Commerce Desertland Month festivities, a search is being conducted for a “Golf Girl.” Winner will also reign over the $20,000 third annual Hesperia Open. All communities should rush snapshots of one or more candidates, married or single, no age limit to: Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge, Pioneertown, Calif. Entry deadline is Sept. 1.

Source:

  • Desert Sentinel
  • August 20, 1959

Posted: October 15, 2025

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