UNLV golfer J.J. Gresco (Championship) and former Silver Net division player of the year John Kelley (Net) won titles at the 2020 Clark County Amateur, which was held Nov. 21-22, 2020, at Boulder Creek Golf Club. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff. Championship J.J. Gresco had an ace up his sleeve in winning...
LAS VEGAS, NV (Nov. 20, 2020)–Kelly Knievel (Senior) and Cyrus Whitney (Silver) won gross titles at the 2020 Clark County Senior Amateur while Frank Acker (Senior) and Tony Troilo (Silver) claimed net crowns. The tournament was held Nov. 19-20, 2020, at Boulder Creek Golf Club –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff. Senior Kelly...
Yana Wilson and Riana Mission are two of the top young players in Southern Nevada and now they have even more proof of that as they teamed up to qualify for the 2021 USGA Women’s Fourball to be played at the prestigious Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. The 2020 event was canceled due to...
ROYAL BLUE ON COURSE Royal Blue is a “go to” golf color during any season. It looks so beautiful and stands out against the various greens that are found on the golf course. Royal Blue is also one of the most versatile colors and will make a statement by turning even the most average ensemble...
The PGA Tour Superstore is a major supporter of the Southern Nevada Golf Association and amateur golf in this area, and they are once again inviting SNGA members to save 15 percent from Dec. 2-5 during the SNGA Shopping Days event. Plus, check out the latest in golf gear and make sure to get custom...
The Southern Nevada Chapter, Southwest Section, PGA of America, is excited to announce a new event that uses golf as a platform for giving back to the community. The new “Birdies for Good” fundraiser takes place on Monday, Nov. 30 at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Golf Summerlin. SNGA members can support a local PGA...
Las Vegas National Golf Club, site of the 2020 SNGA Tour Championship Dec. 3, has crowned dozens of PGA Tour and LPGA Tour champions in its long history, which dates back to 1961 when it opened as the Stardust Country Club. That opening year, the course hosted the LPGA Championship, a major, which was won...
Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City has quietly and confidently built an extremely solid reputation as a tournament host course. That will happen when a layout has been a host facility for high school events, top amateur tournaments, college events and qualifiers for PGA Tour tournaments. And recently the course was named as a...
By Brian Hurlburt, Las Vegas Golf Insider Mesquite, Nevada (Nov. 12, 2020)–Taylor Montgomery, a former UNLV golf star, isn’t afraid of the moment when it comes to playing for money on a golf course owned by a casino. He demonstrated that calm demeaner by firing rounds of 62-68-69 to finish at 17-under par and win...
At the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort Sun Mountain course, the team representing the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association defeated the team from the Women’s Northern Nevada Golf Association 21.5-12.5 to return earn the 2020 Silver Cup. South co-captains Robbin Sanchez and Laura Smith, who both also played in the event, came up with a...
There’s an interesting story everywhere and recently Daniela Lendl, from the USGA Rules Department, created an article about the history of the golf ball drop. So without farther ado, read on for everything you have always wanted to know–and more–about the art of dropping the golf ball. The following is from Lendl, the daughter of...
LAS VEGAS, NV (Oct. 25, 2020)–Aarjav Patel (Championship) and Jason Berton (Net) earned titles at the 2020 Las Vegas City Amateur. Both divisions went to a playoff. The two-day event was held Oct. 24-25, 2020, at Las Vegas Golf Club. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff. Championship Aarjav Patel rallied over the final...
LAS VEGAS, NV (Oct. 23, 2020)–Gary Carpendale (Senior) and Jeffrey English (Silver) captured the gross titles at the 2020 Las Vegas Senior City Amateur. Dave Faaesea (Senior) and Mark Dopheide (Silver) won the net crowns at the tournament held Oct. 22-23, 2020, at Las Vegas Golf Club. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff....
Sandy Barletta is an active golfer and volunteer in Southern Nevada. She belongs to the women’s groups in Boulder City, and is a golf member at DragonRidge and Anthem, and is the president of the Chimera Women’s Golf Club. She is also very active within the Women’s SNGA. –By Brian Hurlburt, Las Vegas Golf Insider....
Legacy Golf Club, an Arthur Hills design located in Green Valley just off the I-215, is creating a new women’s golf group series for each Friday. According to general manager Mike Magnera, the group is for all skill levels and as the group evolves it will feature new formats each week, monthly contests, a chance...
There is nothing easier and more comfortable than a fitted and stretchy black one-piece. This Mirelle Activewear black jumper is stretchy and super comfy! I can swing and move freely all day on the course. It is such a universal outfit because I can pair it with a sweater or wear a cute top over...
