Las Vegas, Nevada (Updated January 1, 2014)–Hundreds of thousands of visitors are descending upon Las Vegas to celebrate New Year's Eve, and some of them will be playing golf. And starting January 1 and running through February 28, 2014, special Las Vegas golf stay and play packages are available at the PGA TOUR's TPC Las […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 28, 2013)–The next big thing in golf just might have gotten its start in Las Vegas. And it involves golf caddies and a sighting of one of the most infamous creatures in the world. Well, kind of. A Las Vegas company has announced the release of The CaddyTrek Bigfoot which is an […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 27, 2013)–Go big or go home golf style is coming to NBC on December 28 at 1 PM PST (4 PM PST). The longest drivers of a golf ball in the world will be highlighted during an hour-long show, marking the first time in history that the sport of Long Drive […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 26, 2013)–One of the most respected sports teams in Las Vegas and at UNLV is the men's golf team which is led by Hall of Fame Golf Coach Dwaine Knight. And as the calendar winds down, the list of accomplishments for 2013 is impressive for the current program and previous players. […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 23, 2013)–It's no surprise that Titleist golf balls dominate the PGA Tour's winner's circle annually. And recently the company announced just how dominant the company was as far as Tour players using Titleist as their golf ball of choice. Among those making that choice was former UNLV Rebels golfer Adam Scott […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 21, 2013)–We get caught up in looking at just golf all the time that sometimes we forget that there are tremendous restaurants and clubhouses available at Las Vegas golf courses. Such is the case with Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club. Cili is not only a hot lunch spot for Vegas' […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 18, 2013)–It was all smiles at Las Vegas' Rio Secco Golf Club for the Natalie Gulbis Charity Classic. Gulbis annually hosts the event to raise funds and awareness for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. She has her own campus named for her and takes time out to spend […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 17, 2013)–Several Mesquite golf courses were the site for the 9th annual Golf Fore Kids toy drive and fundraiser. The event originated in 2005 at Falcon Ridge Golf Club but in 2013, four courses were used for the event which helped collect $48,000 in toy donations including 120 bikes and scooters. […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 17, 2013)–Leo Calabro, the new head professional at Las Vegas National Golf Club, took one look around the course and could feel the deep history of the place. Opened in 1961, Las Vegas National is located in the heart of Las Vegas and is one of the most historic golf courses […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 14, 2013)–It seems like only yesterday that news broke of horrific flooding on each of the three Pete Dye courses at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. In reality, the floods hit in late August, and just a few days later course ownership and management made the decision to shut down […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 13, 2013)–The annual professional state championship for Nevada was played over two courses in the golf destination of Mesquite, Nevada, this week. Walking away with the title and $20,000 was Jeff Rangel from Martinez, Calif. who recorded a 16-under par total to defeat Brady Schnell of Phoenix, Ariz. by two shots. […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 12, 2013)–Eric Meeks is a member of a small club of golfers who possess the greatest prize in amateur golf: The Havemeyer Trophy. That iconic award is annually given to the U.S. Amateur champion. Meeks, who operates the Eric Meeks School of Golf at the TaylorMade Golf Experience (formerly Callaway Golf […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 10, 2013)–The NFL Superbowl is less than two months away (Feb 2, 2014), and golfers are already making plans to be in Las Vegas for the big game. To many, Vegas is the best place to be on Superbowl weekend, and part of the festivities for many is playing golf. And […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 9, 2013)–The home of professional golf in Las Vegas–TPC Las Vegas–is offering loyal locals in Las Vegas a special rate of only $40 through December 14 as part of the annual Golf Fore Kids campaign. Any local can earn this special Las Vegas golf rate with the donation of a new […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 8, 2013)–Golf Summerlin is a grouping of three Las Vegas golf courses designed by architect Greg Nash along with World Golf Hall of Famer Billy Casper. And this month the popular 12 Days of Christmas special offer campaign kicks off on Friday, December 13. The "12 days" campaign features special Las […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 7, 2013)–The Big Bertha is the club that changed the game of golf forever. The original Big Bertha was created by pool cue designer Dick Helmstetter, who recently spoke on behalf of Las Vegas golf course owner Bill Walters during the 2013 Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame induction. Walters and Richard […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 6, 2013)–Coyote Springs Golf Club debuted in 2008 and immediately went onto the "Best New" lists of esteemed publications such as Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. It's an iconic Jack Nicklaus course located about 45-50 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, and a solid choice for visiting and local golfers. And […]
Las Vegas, Nevada December 5, 2013)–It's time to Rock in Las Vegas. "Hard Rock" in Vegas to be exact. There are currently VIP Rock Star Las Vegas golf vacation packages available with Walters Golf and the Hard Rock Hotel. And one of the Vegas courses included when you become a Rock Star in Vegas is […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 4, 2013)–Pete Dye twirled his design magic three times at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The courses at the resort are the only three signature Dye designs in the Las Vegas Golf Region, and are routinely rated highly by media and everyday golfers. The course is ranked 9th in Nevada […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (December 2, 2013)–Joe Massanova is one of those guys. The type that is always thinking and developing strategies to make his business better. And at the heart of being "better" for Massanova, the Director of Business Development at TPC Las Vegas, is ensuring that his course–one of two PGA Tour-owned layouts in […]