Las Vegas Golf News and Information

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 5, 2011)--The golfers on the course will get the most attention this week in Hawaii during the playing of the PGA Tour's Hyundai Tournament of Champions, but fans of Las Vegas golf are happy to see a title change for the event in 2011. For the first time since 1993, the name includes the words "Tournament of Champions", being altered from the SBS Championship title. The inaugural Tournament of Champions was played in 1953  in Las Vegas at the Desert Inn Country Club, and was played at Las Vegas golf courses through 1968. What is now Las Vegas National Golf Club--then called the Stardust Country Club--was the host course for the final two years it was played in Las Vegas. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (December 15, 2010)--They are usually the guys behind the scenes who only get noticed when something goes wrong. A brown patch on the turf? An unkept bunker? The damn golf course superintendent isn't doing the job. But sometimes they are acknowledged for good things, such as superb conditions or other noteworthy accomplishments. That is the case for Las Vegas golf course "super" PJ McGuire, who recently earned praise nationally from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America for his recent role in helping to elevate the game in Nevada. --By Brian Hurlburt

Las Vegas, Nevada (December 10, 2010)--There is always a ton going in the world of Las Vegas golf courses, and even though the holidays are upon us, there is much happening. First up is that Las Vegas golfers Andres Gonzales and Cameron Tringale successfully earned PGA Tour playing privileges at Q School earlier this week. Gonzales is a former UNLV golfer while Tringale moved to the Las Vegas area in 2009 along with newly-crowned PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Rickie Fowler. Tringale is said to still live in the are while Fowler has moved to Florida. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (December 1, 2010)--The UNLV women’s golf team has received signed national letters of intent from Mayko Chwen Wang, Dana Finkelstein and Marquerite Swearingen to enroll at UNLV and play golf for the Rebels starting with the 2011-12 season, announced head coach Amy Bush. “We are thrilled these student-athletes have chosen to attend UNLV,” said Bush.“ They all bring excellent golfing experience and winning attitudes to our team. The addition of these three student-athletes will help continue the success of UNLV women’s golf and I look forward to coaching them in 2011.” The three are each ranked in the junior Golfweek Top 100.--Staff report with UNLV Sports Information.

Las Vegas, Nevada (November 21, 2010 UPDATE 11/22)--The legendary UNLV Golf program, headed by Hall of Fame Head Coach Dwaine Knight, has landed the biggest potential star in the Las Vegas Golf Region, plus two other top recruits. The program won the NCAA Golf Championship in 1998, and has more than a handful of alumni winning golf tournaments on the PGA Tour on a regular basis, but hasn't been a major force on the national scene in a few years. The recent news about the commitments of some top Las Vegas Golf Region and national talent, however, has Rebel Golf primed for an awakening. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (November 18, 2010)--Cascata and Rio Secco Golf Club are the only two Las Vegas golf courses designed by the legendary Rees Jones, and both are operated by Harrah's Entertainment, along with arguably Las Vegas' most historic course, Las Vegas National Golf Club. These Las Vegas golf courses boast solid resumes, with Cascata earning 29 out of 30 points in a ZAGAT survey, Rio Secco Golf Club hosting the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge and the WAC Conference Championships, and Las Vegas National is the home to the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame and hosted a regional qualifier for the U.S. Senior Open over the summer. Somewhat amazingly, the management of the courses entrusts maintenance to a third party, Key Golf, with stellar results. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nev. (Nov. 15, 2010)—From golf clubs to golf balls to golf apparel, the best equipment that top golf companies have to offer will be on display Nov. 20-21 at Angel Park Golf Club during the annual Golf Fest event. If golf’s your game and you’re going to be in Las Vegas, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Oh, and there’s more: you’ll receive a free round of golf with each paid admission.--by Bill Bowman

Las Vegas, Nevada (November 5, 2010)--Sometimes it feels like all things start and end with Las Vegas. And when it comes to the PGA Tour's Tournament of Champions, an event that was first played in 1953 at the Las Vegas' Desert Inn Golf Club, it did all start here, and now the PGA Tour has announced the event is going back to the good old days by again including 'Tournament of Champions' in the name of the tournament. Starting in 2011, the former SBS Championship will be called the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and will kick off the PGA Tour in Hawaii. For a brief time, this tournament was also played at Las Vegas National Golf Club. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (November 3, 2010)--The RE/Max World Long Drive Championship is THE power event in golf, and championship week in the Las Vegas Golf Region kicks off this week in the Las Vegas Golf Region. Specifically in the golf destination of Mesquite, Nevada, where there are several top golf courses. A highlight of the week is the 2010 Military Long Drive Championship Presented by 7UP that will be co-hosted by Las Vegas resident Butch Harmon in addition to former Las Vegas resident Art Sellinger, the man who basically created the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship. The Butch Harmon School of Golf is located at Las Vegas golf course Rio Secco Golf Club. --By Brian Hurlburt.