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End of an Era: Larry Bohannan Retires After Nearly 40 Years Covering Golf and Sports in the Coachella Valley
For nearly four decades, sports fans across the Coachella Valley turned to one name for trusted coverage of golf and local athletics: Larry Bohannan.
After almost 40 years with The Desert Sun, Bohannan is retiring, bringing to a close one of the most distinguished careers in local sports journalism.
Throughout his tenure, Bohannan became synonymous with golf coverage in the desert. From reporting on the PGA Tour's annual stop in the Coachella Valley to chronicling the growth of local courses, tournaments, and players, he helped tell the story of a region that has become one of the premier golf destinations in the world.
His reporting extended far beyond the fairways. Bohannan covered countless high school sporting events, community stories, and major sporting moments, earning the respect of athletes, coaches, readers, and colleagues along the way.
For many readers, Bohannan's work served as a daily connection to the sports community. Whether it was a feature on a local golfer, coverage of a major championship, or insight into the region's thriving golf culture, his stories captured the people and moments that helped define the Coachella Valley.
While his byline may no longer appear in the pages of The Desert Sun, Bohannan's impact on sports journalism in the Coachella Valley will endure.
His work helped preserve decades of sports history and inspired countless readers who followed along with every tournament, season, and story.
After nearly 40 years of deadlines, scorecards, and storytelling, Larry Bohannan leaves behind a legacy that few local journalists can match.
By: NBC Palm Springs
May 31, 2026
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