Bill Harvey knows golf has been very good to him. He played in the spotlight for years as he teed it up through high school and college. He even took his shot at earning a chance to go pro. But all that’s in the past. Harvey, a Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association (SNJGA) and Southern...
Brett Sodetz knows repeating as the Las Vegas City Amateur champion in 2019 won’t be an easy task. The Coronado High senior sizzled throughout the two days last year, especially on the final nine when he posted a seven-under 29 (with five birdies to open the nine and two to finish off the title), en...
Daren Johnson (Championship), Gordon Schiring (Senior) and Steven Fink (Silver) captured gross titles in the 2019 CasaBlanca Amateur Championship held Oct. 5-6, 2019, at CasaBlanca Golf Club in Mesquite. Renee Rocco (Net), Jim O’Hare (Senior) and Walter Sabati (Silver) won net crowns. For O’ Hare, the battle to win was both on and off the...
Beginning in 2020, a brand-new set of Rules for Handicapping will be introduced globally. Here are the top five things you need to understand as the calendar rolls closer to 2020. And, to put it simply, the overall goal is to greater integrity within the system and to promote fun between all levels of players....
Ryan Bolton (Championship), Todd Roberts (Senior) and Kevin Parrish (Silver) posted gross division victories at the 2019 SNGA Tour Coyote Springs event. Robert Taylor (Net), Jim O’Hare (Senior) and Stephen Sitar (Silver) won net division titles. The event was an interesting change from regular-scoring events as it utilized Stableford scoring and was also played at...
SNGA member Kamden Ganir sighed with relief when asked recently about what it felt like to qualify for the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur, which will be played in Colorado Sept. 14-19. The prestigious United States Golf Association event features seeding rounds and match play at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. and CommonGround Golf Course in...
Brady Exber (Championship), Todd Roberts (Senior) and Steven Fink (Silver) came away with gross titles at the SNGA Tour’s stop at Arroyo Golf Club on Aug. 16, 2019. The three are longtime SNGA players with a deep history in the organization. Craig Goleno (Net), David Golder (Senior) and Walter Sabati (Silver) were the net division...
Former Coronado star Grant McKay (Championship), Todd Roberts (Senior) and Mark Griffin (Silver) won titles in the gross divisions at the SNGA’s 2019 Cascata Amateur held Aug. 10-11, 2019 at the beautiful Cascata, designed by the U.S. Open Doctor Rees Jones. Robert Taylor (Net), Gordon Schiring (Senior) and John Kelley (Silver) claimed net titles. –By...
As per usual with each Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Night of Induction, several more worthy inductees are a part of the Class of 2019, including longtime SNGA rules official Sue May. Joining May are Kim Dolan, Garry Goett, Christina Hixson and Don Welch. Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Weekend is Sept. 27-28...
Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame and PGA of America, Southwest Section, Southern Nevada Chapter professional Mike Davis, 2019 Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame inductee Sue May and former Southern Nevada Golf Association president Tim Quinn were named SNGA Directors for the prestigious Pacific Coast Amateur and the three took home the prestigious Esrom...
J.J. Gresco kept up his recent hot play, posting a one-shot victory in the 2019 U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier held July 15-16, 2019, at Spanish Trail Country Club. Gresco is coming off winning the 2019 Nevada State Amateur one week ago and backed that up with this qualifier victory. Also advancing was runnerup Gavin Cohen,...
Greg Horodesky (Championship), Scott Gardner (Senior) and Frank Abbott (Silver) won gross division titles at the SNGA Tour’s stop at Bear’s Best on July 11, 2019. Jason Berton (Net), Todd Roberts (Senior) and Duane Hagen (Silver) were the net champions. The event was played at the Jack Nicklaus course known for its replicas of some...
JJ Gresco knew he needed a special round to make up a big deficit heading into the final round of the Nevada State Amateur played at Reno’s Somersett Country Club. He used an ace in the final round and overall good play to catch second-round leader Mitchell Abbott and clinch his first state amateur title....
Southern Highlands Golf Club general manager Jason Cheney takes his role seriously and does everything in his power to implement best practices that will allow for his team to offer members and guests the best possible experience. But even as challenging as it is to operate one of the top clubs on the west coast,...
Las Vegas Golf and Tennis is, as they say, an “institution” within the Las Vegas golf community and have been serving golfers in Southern Nevada since 1976. They have also been a long term sponsor of the Southern Nevada Golf Association and involved in other charity tournaments. Recently, the Boreta family sold the company to...
Another prestigious Southern Nevada Golf Association major championship is in the books and some of the top players in each division took home titles, led by accomplished amateur and TPC Summerlin member Zac Frazier in the championship division and longtime SNGA members Darrel Lutey (senior) and Harlan Braaten (silver). Winning net titles were George Yocum...
