The UNLV Lady Rebels Golf team recently finished in 12th place at the Wildcat Invitational hosted by one of the nation's best teams, the University of Arizona. Eleven teams ranked in the Top 25 played in the event that was won by second-ranked Arizona State. The Lady Rebels are in action next when they host […]
Monthly Archives: February 2007
There are 11 PGA Tour players who either live here, grew up here or played golf for UNLV. The eleven have varying degrees of status on the PGA Tour, but all will play in many events this year, and after the first few events in the new PGA Tour playoff system, the Las Vegas golf […]
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Las Vegas golf course Rio Secco Golf Club, one of two Rees Jones-designed golf courses located in Las Vegas, recently revealed one of the most compelling and unique golfer-friendly programs in all of golf. The Rio Secco T-Mates are now entertaining, informing and exciting Las Vegas golfers on a daily basis at the high-end, resort […]
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The local affiliate of Southest Putting Greens has been making a mark on the Las Vegas golf course scene for more than a decade. The company has installed more than 3,300 synthetic putting greens in the Las Vegas area, and has satisfied golfers all over the Las Vegas valley. The Southwest Greens product is the highest quality, […]
Many people don't realize the golf history that has unfolded on Las Vegas golf courses. In 1953, Al Besselink won the PGA Tour's inaugural Tournament of Champions that was played on the legendary Desert Inn golf course. In 1996, Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour event at the Las Vegas Invitational that was played on […]
The UNLV Lady Rebels open the Spring Golf season the Wildcat Invitational in Arizona February 26-27. The Lady Rebels are currently ranked number 31 in the Golfweek rankings.
The seventh-ranked UNLV Rebels Mens Golf Team entered the final round with the lead at the Burns Invitational but stumpled and finished second behind the University of Texas. The event was played at the Leilehua Golf Club in Hawaii. Rebel junior Jared Texter was the best UNLV finisher with his sixth place-finish.
Former UNLV Rebel Chad Campbell advanced to the quarterfinals of the Accenture World Match Play Championship being played in Arizona. He defeated David Toms in a close match that ended when Toms missed his short putt on the final hole. Campbell will play Stephen Ames. Campbell played on many Las Vegas golf courses as a Rebel […]
The Revere Golf Club
Legend Billy Casper Mastermind of ‘Sweet’ Las Vegas Golf Course The Revere at Anthem
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The Revere at Anthem is the home of two Billy Casper/Greg Nash-designed Las Vegas golf courses, the Lexington and Concord. As many of you know, Billy Casper is one of the best golfers ever, winning 51 times in his career, the seventh most in PGA Tour history. And following his playing days, he teamed with […]
Craig Barlow grew up in Henderson, A Vegas suburb for you visitors, playing courses like Boulder City Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf and Country Club, and Sunrise Country Club (now Stallion Mountain). His Dad is still a member at Black Mountain. But a recent article in Las Vegas Weekly, the alternative news weekly of Las […]
Seven PGA Tour pros with serious ties to Las Vegas golf and golf courses are in the top 128 on the PGA Tour official money list through February 21. Las Vegas is home to 11 pros who either live here, grew up here, or played at UNLV for the top-ranked Rebel golf team. The pros have played […]
Las Vegas Golf Celebrities
Was Legendary Las Vegas Golf Pro Charlie Teel the Man Behind Johnny Carson’s Swing?
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During every show for many years, historical talk show host Johnny Carson would punctuate his monologue with a pretty nice looking golf swing. It became a signature move, and one that every Carson impressionist put in their act. So who was Johnny's pro that helped make the swing "fundamentally" sound? According to Terry Webber, the nephew of […]
A recent study by Desert Cab of Las Vegas reveals the average roundtrip cab fare to many Las Vegas golf courses, with Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, Stallion Mountain Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club and Las Vegas National Golf Club listed as the top five most affordable fares, with an average […]
A recent study by Desert Cab of Las Vegas reveals the average roundtrip cab fare to many Las Vegas golf courses, with Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, Stallion Mountain Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club and Las Vegas National Golf Club listed as the top five most affordable fares, with an average […]
A recent study by Desert Cab of Las Vegas reveals the average roundtrip cab fare to many Las Vegas golf courses, with Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, Stallion Mountain Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Club and Las Vegas National Golf Club listed as the top five most affordable fares, with an average […]
February 1, 2007–With more than two million residents, about 39 million annual visitors, and roughly 50 new golf courses built in the last decade, the Las Vegas Valley now sprawls to every corner. Gone are the days when you could get anywhere in 15 minutes. And if you are planning a trip to play golf […]
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Natalie Gulbis, who lives in a home overlooking a fairway of Jack Nicklaus' Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort, is featured in the March issue of Golf For Women Magazine. As usual, she looks stunning and her charisma bursts off the page. "Am I ambitious? Absolutely!" she tells writer Dana White.
NBA All-Star weekend burned brightly and the world was watching. And Las Vegas golf courses were right in the middle of the action. The All-Star Celebrity Golf Classic hosted by Athletes in Action was played at Dragonridge Country Club and had several celebs and sports stars teeing off at the Jay Moorish/Dave Druzisky private course tucked in […]
A fearsome foursome of Las Vegas golfers made the cut at the NISSAN Open, but none contended for the title. But three-time Las Vegas Invitational champion Jim Furyk had a solid week, finishing in a tie for 3rd place at 13-under par.
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The NBA All-Star Game weekend is the biggest thing to ever hit Las Vegas, and several Las Vegas golf courses are right in the middle of the action. On Thursday, NBA All-Star media gathered at Bali Hai Golf Club for an event. George Gervin was among the participants. And this weekend is highlighted by an […]
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