SNGA Defeats PGA In Inaugural Southern Nevada Cup

Southern Nevada Cup
The winning SNGA team featured (l to r) AJ McInerney, Kenny Ebalo, Jeremy Gardner, Jack Trent, Zane Thomas, Darrel Lutey, Captain Tanner Bown, Gilberto Herrerra, and Doug Pool.

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 […]

Air Force Vet Tom Whitney Wins Nevada Open in Mesquite

Nevada Open

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 PGA of America Pro Donny Long Puts Golf Summerlin Courses, Family First

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, […]

TaylorMade Golf Jam Goes Big In Las Vegas With Contests, M1 Fittings, Music

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 […]

Chipping in for Vets Event to Benefit Henderson Veterans Court and Soldiers in Need

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 […]

Sun Mountain at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort Earns #2 Ranking on GolfAdvisor.com

Paiute Vegas Courses

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 […]

Vegas Golf Spotlight: Former UNLV Women’s Golfer Ayeesha McKeany

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 […]

UNLV Men’s Golf To Begin Season at Historic Olympia Fields Country Club

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 […]

Nevada Open in Mesquite to Offer $125,000 Purse and Official Pro-Am

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 PGA TOUR Event Offers New Look Green-side Cabanas Hospitality

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 Golf Show To Feature Vendors, Contests, Las Vegas Golf and Tennis

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 […]

Under Armour Signs Long Term Deal with Vegas PGA Fashion and Demo Experience

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 […]

FlightScope, TaylorMade Golf Experience On Display During World Golf Skills Challenge in Las Vegas

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 […]

UNLV Golf Showdown Highlights Nevada State Match Play Championship Final

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 […]

PGA of America and World of Golf Coming to Las Vegas For Major Show

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 […]

2015 SNGA Pacific Links Amateur Decided on Three Private Vegas Courses

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’ Royal Links Golf Club Offers Key To Playing British Open’s Road Hole

Royal Links clubhouse

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. […]