Kim Braaten (gross) and Shayna Bott (net) won titles in the inaugural Women’s Mid-Amateur event, while Regina Quintero (gross) and Linda Cartwright (net) claimed Senior Amateur championships. The events were held simultaneously April 18-19, 2021, at the historic Boulder City Golf Club. –by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider staff. Women’s Mid-Amateur, Gross Kim Braaten...
Up in Mesquite, there are a group of very active women, playing golf and enjoying plenty of other recreation in the Del Webb Sun City Mesquite community that surrounds the Conestoga Golf Club. “We are open to all Sun City residents and our dues are $30 per year,” says president Sue Brattin. “League day is...
A beautiful course is the host of the 2021 WSNGA Southern Nevada Amateur in addition to qualifying for the prestigious Silver Cup, a team competition between the Women’s SNGA and Women’s NNGA. The combined event is scheduled for June 20-21 at Jack Nicklaus’ Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas. REGISTER NOW Reflection Bay...
Your golf game may not always be perfect, but your outfit can be. Embellished removable collars is my on-course fashion statement this summer. It’s an accessory you never knew you needed … until now. These detachable collars will give you the chance to experiment and enhance different outfits while making your fashion transitional on the...
Gordon Groff and others in his family felt there isn’t a better way to honor his late wife, Judy, than with a memorial golf tournament. Judy passed away last year after a long bout with AML (acute myloid leukemia). The tournament, the Judy Groff Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held May 1, 2021, at the...
Hey Golfing Beauties! I’ve always admired the strength, angles and athletic positions of a solid golf swing. I try my best to learn and emulate from some of the best players in the game when it comes to their positions through impact. As women, we don’t have the power and strength of likes of Tiger...
As I look back over my long career writing about amateur golf in Southern Nevada, there are several names that resonate as having always been there during this journey, and one of those is Maggie Bowgren. She’s a volunteer and player, and it seems like she’s been involved with more courses and clubs than there...
It was an honor to serve as president of the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Famer for many years and also serve on the committee, and during this time, a very deserving inductee was Helen C. Cannon, a huge supporter of golf and women’s golf in Southern Nevada. She was also a dedicated supporter of...
Volunteers are what make the United States Golf Association what it is and they also are vital to the SNGA’s success. Sherry Corsello, a longtime USGA and SNGA volunteer, was recently recognized with 25 years of service with the awarding of the USGA’s prestigious Ike Grainger Award. Corsello’s volunteerism includes the SNGA, WSNGA, junior golf,...
I have learned many things this past year, and focusing on my mind, body and soul has been at the forefront. I have always taken the time to be at my best, but this past year, maintaining good health and keeping a consistent skin care routine on and off the golf course has become a...
Welcome to the Painted Desert Ladies Golf Club. What, you haven’t heard of this association? Well, that’s because the group is just getting off the ground. Melissa Causey, the president, said the group started in September of 2019. Then the pandemic hit and everything was put on hold. Now it’s back to square one. But...
For what is believed the first time, the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association schedule includes a Mid-Amateur event to be played in conjunction with the Senior Amateur. The events are both scheduled for April 18-19 at the historic Boulder City Golf Club. Golfers age 25 and over are eligible for the Mid-Am. –By Brian Hurlburt,...
People look at pressure situations differently. For some, pressure is standing over a 10-foot putt to win a golf match. For others, like Debbie Love, it’s spending 26 years as a member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the last 12 as a sergeant. That 10-foot putt? Piece of cake. –by Bill Bowman, Las...
Women’s SNGA president Karen Herness and the whole team of WSNGA board of directors are looking ahead to 2021 with appreciation and enthusiasm, while understanding there are still challenges in the world. The 2021 schedule is coming together and emphasizes fun, competition and safety and the return of the beloved Team Play. “We appreciate the...
PGD Global has announced the Inaugural Trailblazers Virtual Golf & Lifestyle Classic presented by Toyota. The virtual experience will be held in the PGD Global Virtual Clubhouse and focuses on celebrating the most diverse, influential and powerful women in the game of golf. The event will host exclusive panels discussing a variety of categories from Business, HBCU...
TPC Summerlin is the home of the PGA Tour’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and owns a deep history of golf moments. On Feb. 1, the SNGA’s Tournament of Champions is scheduled for the course and some new, local amateur history is sure to be made. –By Brian Hurlburt, Las Vegas Golf Insider. Among the...
