Las Vegas, Nevada (Updated June 1, 2013)–In 1998 when Dwaine Knight coached the UNLV Men's Golf team to the national title, Twitter, texting, and live internet scoring weren't even close to reality. But flash forward 15 or so years, and the technology is here to record huge moments in every facet of life. Such was […]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 30, 2013)–There are three Las Vegas golf courses designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash at Golf Summerlin. And as of now, the Summer to Remember is in full swing at these Vegas favorites. The Summer of Fun started May 27 and runs through September 16. The staff at Golf Summerlin […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 29, 2013)–The UNLV Men's Golf team is playing in the NCAA Finals for the first time since 2010, but didn't get off to the start it had expected. The Rebels stood 14th after round one. The top eight teams after round three move on to the match play portion of the […]
Las Vegas Golf Deals of the Day
Play Two For One at Las Vegas Golf Region Wolf Creek and Falcon Ridge
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 26, 2013)–The Las Vegas Golf Region spreads north to Mesquite, Nevada, a mini golf mecca that is home to the top 100 Wolf Creek Golf Club. Wolf Creek is included in Top 100 lists annually, and those who play it rave about the fantasy-like qualities of this Mesquite, Nevada golf course. […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 24, 2013)–Las Vegas golf star Stephanie Louden will be inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame on May 31. Louden joins tennis legend Andre Agassi, UFC President Dana White, Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell, high school basketball coaching legend Bill Bobier, and Las Vegas Events chairman Pat […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (Updated May 21, 2013)–Tiger Woods was in the building, so to speak. The annual Tiger Jam, a major fundraiser for the Tiger Woods Foundation, was held in the Las Vegas Golf Region for the 14th time in 15 years. Woods held court at Cascata on Friday, May 17, during a clinic and question […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 19, 2013)–UNLV Golf is back. For many years, it was a sure thing that the UNLV Men's Golf team would end a season by playing in the NCAA Golf Championships. In fact, the team had competed in 12-straight finals in a run from 1989-2000, and 14 of 15 through 2003. But […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 15, 2013)–The three Las Vegas golf courses that are a part of Golf Summerlin have developed the reputation of being a great value. And now the three courses, desgined by Greg Nash and World Golf Hall of Famer Billy Casper, are offering a "More You Play, the More You Save" promotion […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 13, 2013)–There are three Pete Dye Las Vegas golf courses at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. They are a local and visitor favorite, and now Club management is offering a special Summer Player's Club Card which will give Las Vegas golfers special tee times and deals. The membership runs from […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 13, 2013)–Tiger Woods has already won four PGA Tour tournaments in 2013, the fastest start of his career. How will he celebrate? By coming to Las Vegas this weekend for his annual Tiger Jam XV fundraiser which will include a golf tournament and clinic at Las Vegas resort course Cascata. The […]
Las Vegas Golf Pros News
PGA Tour Pros Among Hopefuls at Las Vegas U.S. Open Qualifier at TPC Summerlin
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 12, 2013)–Among those looking to move to the next stage of qualifying for the U.S. Open are several PGA Tour pros with strong ties to Las Vegas golf courses. Those scheduled to tee it up Monday at Las Vegas golf course TPC Summerlin are recent PGA Tour Well Fargo Championship winner […]
Las Vegas Hot Pick of the Day
Las Vegas PGA Tour Veteran Bob May Offers Free Lesson For Mother’s Day
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 10, 2013)–Stumped for what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Well, how about a set of golf clubs and a lesson with a veteran of the PGA Tour? In conjunction with Las Vegas Golf and Tennis, Bob May is offering a free 30-minute lesson to Moms with any purchase of a […]
Las Vegas Golf Deals of the Day
Historic Las Vegas National Offers Golf Discounts to Major Event Attendees
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 7, 2013)–Las Vegas National Golf Club is arguably the most historic golf course in Las Vegas. It has played host to major championships, was the hangout spot of the Rat Pack, and is located in Paradise Palms, one of the first golf course communities built in Las Vegas. Las Vegas National […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 5, 2013)–The UNLV Men's Golf team is riding a huge wave of success. Former player Adam Scott won The Masters, and this past weekend Derek Ernst, a rookie who graduated from UNLV in 2012, won the Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour. And with the team's second-place finish at the […]
Las Vegas Golf Pros News
Derek Ernst at PGA Tour 2013 Wells Fargo Championship More Proof of Vegas Power
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Las Vegas, Nevada (UPDATE: May 5, 2013 11:16 AM PST)–It has been a banner year for PGA Tour and LPGA Tour pros who have strong ties to Las Vegas golf courses. And this week's Wells Fargo Championship is just more proof to the power of this contingent. After the first round, two former UNLV golfers […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 4, 2013)–Go big or go home. Put it this way: Ryan Winther, the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive champion, didn't go home. Winther was part of a group of special guests who christened the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the new home of the Championship Finals, hitting exhibition golf drives of […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 2, 2013)–We know a good Las Vegas Golf Region deal when we see it. And the unlimited Mesquite golf tee times deal at Top 100 Wolf Creek Golf Club is one. This Mesquite Golf deal offers all you can play golf for two days at Wolf Creek for $200. This tee […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (May 1, 2013)–Somebody should probably check the Rio Secco Golf Club records to determine if the New Mexico State Men's golf team lists this Las Vegas resort course as its home layout. The Aggies won their fourth WAC Club Glove Golf title in the last five years, with each of those events […]