Las Vegas, Nevada (Nov. 23, 2015)–The inaugural Southern Nevada Cup is in the books and some of the top amateurs of the Southern Nevada Golf Association (SNGA) defeated some of the top professionals from the PGA of America, Southwest Section, Southern Nevada Chapter (SNPGA). The SNGA defeated the SNPGA 8.5 points to 3.5 points in the two-day competition played at DragonRidge Country Club and Reflection Bay Golf Club. Check out more about the matches at the official SNGA website. –By Brian Hurlburt
The team competition featured eight players from both organizations, six from open age groups and two from the Senior division age group. Several golfers went 2-0 for the SNGA in one team match and one individual match including UNLV Golf captain A.J. McInerney and defending Nevada State High School Champion Jack Trent.
Scott Greer from the PGA went 2-o in the senior division while Tom Fischer went 1-0-1 for the PGA.
“This event brings together the amateur body and professional body and on the same stage,” says Tanner Bown, SNGA Director of Competition. “Hopefully this creates a great rivalry for years to come.”
Southern Nevada Cup Results
Day One
James Hill/Doug Pool (SNGA) vs. Tom Fischer/Scott Greer (PGA) – PGA won 2&1
AJ McInerney/Zane Thomas (SNGA) vs. Landon Nelson/Andrew Valainis (PGA) – SNGA won 5&4
Darrell Lutey/Jack Trent (SNGA) vs. Jason Edminston/Tom Storey (PGA) – SNGA won 4&3
Kenny Ebalo/Gilberto Herrera (SNGA) vs. Jason Pomroy/James Derella (PGA) – SNGA won 3&2
Day Two Singles Results
Jason Edminston (PGA) vs AJ McInerney (SNGA) – SNGA 7&6
Jason Pomroy (PGA) vs. Kenny Ebalo (SNGA) – SNGA 5&3
Andrew Valainis (PGA) vs. Zane Thomas (SNGA) – SNGA 3&1
James Derella (PGA) vs. Jack Trent (SNGA) – SNGA 2&1
Tom Storey (PGA) vs Darrell Lutey (SNGA) – SNGA 3&2
Landon Nelson (PGA) vs. Gilberto Herrera (SNGA) – PGA 3&2
Tom Fischer (PGA) vs. Doug Pool (SNGA) – Halved
Scott Greer (PGA) vs James Hill (SNGA) – PGA 3&2