Las Vegas, Nevada (February 1, 2014)–Michael Jordan and his celebrity and athlete friends will descend upon Las Vegas, ARIA and Shadow Creek for the annual playing of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI). The event brings a who's how together to benefit several worthy causes and is the only time all year that […]
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Las Vegas Golf Pros News
Natalie Gulbis To Make SuperBowl Weekend Appearance at TaylorMade Golf Experience
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Las Vegas, Nevada (UPDATED January 30, 2014)–Natalie Gulbis is one of the biggest stars on the LPGA Tour and on Saturday, February 1, she will be making a special appearance at the new TaylorMade Golf Experience for a meet and greet and to sign autographs. Attendees will also be able to demo the new TaylorMade […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 27, 2014)–The annual "Hot List" created by Golf Digest editors is always much anticipated by golfers and golf equipment manufacturers. And recently PING Golf executives announced that the company had earned 15 gold awards in the hot list, more than in any other year. And also more than any other single brand […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 24, 2014)–There are two PGA TOUR-owned golf courses in Las Vegas, and both have played host to events on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour. And over SuperBowl Weekend January 31-Feb 2, TPC Las Vegas, the resort course, is offering tee times for Friday and Saturday, and if you reserve a […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 23, 2014)–There are three cool Las Vegas golf courses designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash that make up the Golf Summerlin trifecta. And now the staff and pros at the courses will be offering special "101 beginning golf clinics" to help introduce the game. The clinics will be conducted by the […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2014)–Super Sunday in Las Vegas will be Super Fun, especially if you play golf at Rio Secco Golf Club and include a T-Mates female caddie in your group. The T-Mates are professionally trained caddies and spice up your round. And on Super Sunday, February 2, a round at Rio Secco includes a […]
Las Vegas Golf Celebrities
Navy SEAL Exudes Excellence, Discusses Lone Survivor at Birdies for the Brave
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 20, 2014)–Not many charitable golf tournaments leave participants humbled. But the recent Birdies for the Brave played at TPC Summerlin was one that most certainly did. The tournament, part of a national network of events played at PGA TOUR-owned golf courses, raised money and awareness for organizations that assist veterans and […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 18, 2014)–Bail Hai Golf Club is a resort golf course in Las Vegas located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. And for the NFL Superbowl in 2014, the course is the place to be for golf in the morning and a viewing party in the fabulous clubhouse in the […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 17, 2014)–Las Vegas National Golf Club is one of the most historic golf courses in Las Vegas, and is also one of the most conveniently located. Plus, the course is a traditional, oasis-styled layout with hundreds of old pine trees (and a few palms) decorating the holes as they wind through […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 15, 2014)–Soldier Daniel Meyer served his country proudly. But while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan, he was exposed to burn pits where the military burns trash. That exposure changed his future because he now suffers from bronchiolitis obliterans, a terminal illness. But a silver lining for Meyer is a love […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 13, 2014)–Longtime Las Vegas golf course superintendent Bill Rohret and his wife, Dian, were recently awarded the 2013 Citizens of the Year Award by the Southern Nevada Chapter, Southwest Section, PGA of America. The award is annually given by the chaper to those individuals who provide expemplary efforts within their community. […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 14, 2014)–Officials with the TaylorMade Golf Company have announced that all of their associated companies will be participating heavily in the 61st annual PGA of America Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, January 22-24, 2014. The Show is the sister event to the annual Fall PGA Show which is held in Las […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 11, 2014)–It might be the most difficult story to cover as a writer or be involved with as a police officer or other law enforcement official. But, unfortunately, kids going missing and being exploited is still an on-going issue. But even with the bad news comes some good because organizations like […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 9, 2014)–Coyote Springs is a gem of a Jack Nicklaus Las Vegas Golf Region course, and has been getting rave reviews since it opened a few years ago. And now course management is offering 15% off deals for local and visiting Las Vegas golf tee times through January 19, 2014. Click […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (Janaury 6, 2014)–Ryan Moore was the best player in the history of the UNLV Rebel golf program, and some venture to say his 2004 season of amateur golf was the best in the history of the sport. And with three PGA TOUR victories and counting, he is quickly staking his claim to […]
Las Vegas Hot Pick of the Day
Bear’s Best Is a Jack Nicklaus Tribute Course Right Down to Black Slag
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Las Vegas, Nevada (Updated January 5, 2014)–Jack Nicklaus' Bear's Best Las Vegas is a favorite for local and visiting Las Vegas golfers. The resort course features 18 replica holes hand-picked by Nicklaus from more than 270 golf courses that he has designed around the globe. And not only do the holes share design features, but elements […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada (January 2, 2014)–It had been about four months since all three of the Pete Dye courses at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort had been operational. Ever since major flooding hit the resort in late August, the staff has been on a mission to restore the courses back to the shape that […]