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 […]
Mesquite, Nev. (Nov. 13, 2015)–Tom Whitney came thisclose last year to winning the Nevada Open that is played annually in Mesquite, Nev. He birdied the 18th hole to force a playoff in 2014, but would eventually lose to Seann Harlingten. This year Whitney made sure that no playoff would be necessary by again birdieing the […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (Nov. 2, 2105)–UNLV golfer AJ McInerney, a senior and the captain of the UNLV Golf team, recorded rounds of 65-67–132 to win the Las Vegas City Amateur at Las Vegas Golf Club. His 8-under par total was two shots better than Sam Dickey and Kenny Ebalo. Brady Exber and Justin Kim finished tied […]
Las Vegas, Nev. (Oct. 21, 2015)–Convincing Golf Summerlin Director of Golf and PGA of America Professional Donny Long to talk about himself for more than a few seconds at a time is fairly difficult. Instead, Long, who grew up in Las Vegas playing golf and soccer with and against current PGA TOUR star Scott Piercy, […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (Oct. 18. 2015)–It was Golf Jam Weekend at the TaylorMade Golf Experience on the Las Vegas Strip. And the inaugural event went live with contests, TaylorMade Golf M1 driver and PSi irons, live music, blowout golf deals, demo days with major golf brands, food and drink specials and more. With each paid […]
There are many worthy charities and organizations that assist returning soldiers with the transition from combat service into life back in the United States. Arguably one of the most important is also one that flies a bit under the radar. The Henderson Treatment Court was adopted by City of Henderson Judge Mark Stevens following an […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (October 10, 2015)–Sun Mountain was near the top of the golf-course mountain for the recently completed third quarter national rankings on the popular GolfAdvisor.com. Sun Mountain finished as the second-ranked course in the list that takes into account user reviews and other data to come up with the Top 10. In Las […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (Sept. 21, 2015)–Ayeesha McKeany has a view to “Dye-for” at her job as Director of Marketing for the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, the home of three Pete Dye signature golf Las Vegas golf courses. McKeany, who was a member of the first recruiting class in the history of the UNLV Women’s […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (Sept. 17, 2015)– The UNLV men’s golf team, ranked No. 24 in Golfweek’s Preseason Poll, will open its 2015-16 season on Friday, Sept. 18,as it will compete at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational. For more about Rebel golf visit UNLVMensGolf.com. — Portions from official UNLV athletics press release. The three-day tournament, which is […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (September 12, 2015)–The Nevada Open is the longest running professional golf tournament in Nevada, and has been played for more than four decades. Since 1998, the Nevada Open has been played in Mesquite, Nev., a golf and gaming destination located 77 miles north of Las Vegas, and this year the purse is the […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (September 7, 2015)–The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the Las Vegas PGA TOUR event, is offering some new VIP hospitality chances for this year’s tournament that runs October 22-25, 2015 at TPC Summerlin. The 16th Green Cabanas and Summerlin Box Seats on the 18th green feature VIP amenities paired with extraordinary views […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (September 1, 2015)–The inaugural Las Vegas Golf Show hits Cashman Center this weekend, September 5-6, and will feature a variety of exhibitors from golf courses to junior golf associations to Las Vegas Golf and Tennis, Las Vegas’ local golf retailer. The catch of the show is that many Las Vegas golf courses […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (August 14, 2015)–The brand that two-time 2015 major champion Jordan Spieth is repping is coming to Las Vegas in style. Execs with both Under Armour and the PGA of America Fashion and Demo Experience both announced that the brand will be exhibiting at the show through 2018. The 2015 show kicks off […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (August 14, 2015)–The hype is over and the World Golf Skills Challenge is hitting Las Vegas this weekend. There are several events planned surrounding the inaugural event, and FlightScope technology and the world-renowned TaylorMade Golf Experience are a part of the golf education and event platform. FlightScope, a world leader in the development […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (August 9, 2015)–The prestigious Nevada State Match Play Championship was played at TPC Las Vegas last week, the final duo who competed for the title were a former UNLV Rebel golfer and a current UNLV Rebel golfer. Edward Fryatt, a 3-time UNLV All-American who went on to play the PGA TOUR prior […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 3o, 2015)–Once again much of the golf world will descend upon Las Vegas when the annual PGA Fashion and Demo Experience hits Las Vegas August 17-19, 2015, at Cascata and The Venetian. “The best names in golf fashion, equipment and technology providers are creating a PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 23, 2015)–The Southern Nevada Golf Association Pacific Links Amateur was played over three courses in three days and champions in four divisions were determined. The tournament was played at SouthShore Golf Club, Southern Highlands Golf Club and DragonRidge Country Club. Shane Sigsbee won the Championship Division while 2015 Las Vegas Golf […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 21, 2015)–Some of the top junior golfers from around the globe in several age divisions are in Las Vegas this week for the annual IJGA World Stars of Junior Golf tournament that is being played at TPC Las Vegas, Angel Park Golf Club, the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort and Badlands […]
Las Vegas, Nev. (July 19, 2015)–Chances are you’re watching players struggle with weather and course conditions on the Old Course at St. Andrews during the Open Championship this week. And, chances are you’re wondering how you might fare on a links-style course like the Old Course with all of its nuances. Well, you’re in luck. […]
Las Vegas, Nevada (June 21, 2015)–Las Vegas is the Ultimate Golf City and five of the region’s courses are listed as the top courses in the state in the Golfweek Best of Nevada rankings. The list is topped by Shadow Creek and followed closely by Cascata and Wolf Creek. Wynn Las Vegas and the Wolf […]