During these challenging times of the coronavirus pandemic, there seems to be very little to joke about, but mental health experts have shared that laughter and humor can be great ways to remain in the best spirits possible during the home quarantine. Another way to remain mentally sharp is to maintain some normalcy and even...
From WSNGA President Karen Herness: We hope this finds each of our members and their loved ones healthy and safe during these most challenging times. As a board, we are continually communicating about the best ways to move forward while ensuring the health and safety of players and volunteers. Any tournament scheduling at this point...
Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association member Fay Geddes has a good eye on and off the course. She’s a photographer who has traveled the world and as a golfer is active in many different associations in addition to the WSNGA including Anthem Country Club, Chimera Women’s Golf Association, Southern Nevada Association of Business Women and...
Southern Nevada Golf Association president Kenny Ebalo is an distinguised volunteer and player, and is helping the SNGA and golf adjust during these difficult times during the COVID-19 crisis. Here is his official statement on behalf of the SNGA board of directors. Dear avid golf community, We are in an unprecedented era of life at...
The Southern Nevada Golf Association and United States Golf Association and allied golf associations have worked to create the best practices for playing golf and keeping courses open during the COVID-19 emergency. On Friday, March 20, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak officially ruled that courses can remain open if clubhouse operations closed. With that in mind,...
From Chris Cain, UNLV Professional Golf Management Director, Tournament Chair. The PGA Golf Management University (PGM) Program housed within the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration invites your support of the Matthew S. Anderson PGM Scholarship Endowment Fundraising Event being held on Monday, May 4, 2020 at TPC Summerlin. To register, visit this...
In partnership, the PGA of America, Southwest Section, Southern Nevada Chapter and the management of Jack Nicklaus’ Coyote Springs–led by SNGA committee member, Coyote Springs executive and PGA of America professional Karl Larcom–are holding the inaugural PGA hope Scramble April 11 to raise funds to benefit the PGA Hope Foundation. PGA Hope organizes golf clinics...
Jonathan Minkoff (Championship), Doug Pool (Senior) and John Turk (Silver) won gross titles at the 2020 SNGA Championship held March 7-8, 2020, at Golf Summerlin. David Haddock (Net), Terry Martin (Senior) and Steve Liggett (Silver) were the net champions. More than 140 golfers vied over the two courses, Palm Valley and Highlands, to determine the...
LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb. 26, 2020)–Grant McKay (Championship), Kelly Knievel (Senior) and Phil Huseby (Silver) won gross titles at the SNGA Tour’s stop at Royal Links on Feb. 25, 2020. Shawn Smith (Net), Tim Quinn (Senior) and Dave Haddock (Silver) were the net champs. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider. Championship Grant McKay won...
In 2001, the Nevada State Women’s Golf Association board of directors was seeking ways to increase participation. A new tournament was needed, and it seemed that the majority of ladies wanted a team event to fulfill the goal. The Nevada State Women’s Quad was created and first played in 2002. Over the years, many of...
LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb. 21, 2020)–Monica Kaili, like the rest of the board members for the WSNGA, just wants to help make a difference. Kaili has been the group’s secretary since 2018. In her tenure she’s seen the group grow. But, she also knows there are more women out here who would benefit from the...
Seichu Hiramoto (Championship), Kelly Knievel (Senior) and Frank Acker (Silver) won gross titles at the 2020 Henderson Amateur played at Revere Golf Club on Feb. 8-9, 2020. Aaron Bartels (Net), Brian Freymueller (Senior) and Tony Herrell (Silver) were net champions. Hiramoto, from Japan, put on a strong display to win by 11 strokes. –by Bill...
The SNGA handed out its players of the year awards for 2019 following the 2020 Tournament of Champions golf tournament held Feb. 3, 2020, at DragonRidge Country Club. Also honored were volunteers, facilty, member club and media partner of the year. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff. Championship: Daren Johnson Daren Johnson dethroned...
Only champions need apply. That was the case as the best of the best teed it up at the SNGA’s 2020 opening event, the Tournament of Champions. More than 90 men and women golfers battled for eight titles Feb. 3, 2020, at DragonRidge Country Club. Plus, it was a day when everyone came together in...
Which golf club in Las Vegas is the best when it comes to a team event? Sounds like an interesting question and many, if not all, of the clubs in the area are likely to look at their club as the one to beat. Well, the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association has the perfect format...
The islands of Hawaii are known for the laid-back vibe they tend to instill in people. But don’t tell that to longtime Hawaiian resident Marcia Lee. Lee, who moved to Las Vegas about two years ago along with her husband, has been anything but laid back as she jumped into the WSNGA with both feet....
