Las Vegas Golf Course Scene

Three OB Sports-Managed Golf Clubs Rollout Golfer Stimulus Plan

In the dark days following one of the largest financial catastrophes of the past 100 years, which included a triple-7, single-day drop in the Dow Jones, the federal government saw fit to bail out the very people and institutions responsible for the collapse while doing little to help those of us most affected by this meltdown.

Well, the folks at OB Sports think it’s high time their loyal constituency receives a little love in these trying times, which is why they created the Golfers Stimulus Plan. Aliante, Angel Park and The Legacy have joined forces to provide golfers with innovative money-saving programs that are sure to get golfers back on the links before you can say Credit Default Swap.

First of all, they decided to roll back green fees to where they were a decade ago; so now you can “Golf Like It’s 1999.” Say goodbye to “the green fee formerly known as $159,” and say hello to a more attractive $99 rate. Simply book online at AlianteGolf.com, AngelPark.com or TheLegacyGC.com. 

The Nevada Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) selected Summerlin’s Siena Golf Club as their 2009 Nevada Course of the Year The “Course of the Year” Award honors a member that demonstrates four criteria:

Conestoga Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf,® is located 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas within the Sun City Mesquite community by Del Webb. A grand entry of cascading waters and native stonework welcomes residents and their guests to the community, creating the feeling of leaving the world of the ordinary far behind.

Conestoga Golf Club, scheduled to open in early 2010, is a championship golf course that features a spectacular layout meandering through natural arroyos and dramatic elevation changes, utilizing native desert and natural washes creating a challenging layout.

Recharged by a 2004 redesign and modernization by the architectural team of Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley Hendersons Wildhorse Golf Club, which is now owned by the city has nearly perfected a player-friendly business model and become an overwhelming favorite among Las Vegas area golfers.

Once upon a time, Wildhorse, then known as Paradise Valley Country Club, was firmly in the limelight on the local golf scene as host of the former “Sahara Invitational” PGA Tour stop (1970-72). The now extinct tournament was won by the likes of Jack Nicklaus (4-time champion), Billy Casper, Tony Lema, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lanny Wadkins and Lee Trevino.

First Five-Layer Tour Ball Delivers a Superior Balance of Performance in Five Key Shot Categories

TaylorMade Golf introduces Penta TP, a new tour ball designed to deliver a superior balance of performance in five key shot categories, the result of three years of research and development. 

"We spend a lot of time with tour pros asking questions," said Dean Snell, head of TaylorMade golf ball R&D. "Most think the ball they play is lacking somewhere. Some say their ball performs great in the short game but costs them distance, while other players said the opposite about their ball. Some feel their ball performs great off the middle and short irons but isn't long enough off the tee
and doesn't spin enough on short shots.

Market Leader on Track for Best Year Ever Despite Down Economy  

Knetgolf – the world’s largest combined recycler and refinisher of premium, pre-owned, brand-name golf balls – reports a year-to-date customer savings in excess of $20 million, averaging more than a dollar per ball. 

Projected to sell a company-best 20 million golf balls in 2009 across North America (and in 30 other countries), Knetgolf’s sophisticated recycling process provides consumers with quality, unblemished balls at significant discounts.

Golfers from California and Nevada are about to agree with this recent quote from well-known announcer, Ben Wright. The golf icon commented not only on the grandeur of the scenery, reminding him of “his home in Scotland,” but also on the “golfing rewards” to be found on all nine courses: Carson Valley, Dayton Valley, Eagle Valley East and West, Empire Ranch, Genoa Lakes Golf Club – The Lakes & The Resort, Silver Oak and Sunridge.

Located within 35 miles of easy-to-reach Carson City, the Divine 9 seem to be transforming Nevada’s capital into the capital of year-round golf destinations. And no wonder. The area’s unique natural terrain, temperate climate and favorable elevation (at 4,600 feet, golfers can expect 10 percent more distance from their drives) have attracted some of golf’s leading course designers, including Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, John Harbottle and Peter Jacobsen. 

The Party Hole is busy with preparations for their inaugural Serenity Quest Foundation Pro-Am.

The event will take place on August 9, 10th and 11th. Venues include The Mirage Las Vegas, the private Red Rock Country Club and the incredible DragonRidge Country Club.

If you are ever playing golf in Las Vegas and you encounter The Party Hole, get ready for some fun.

Pam Delaney and Justina Hopkins started The Party Hole last year, in Clearwater, Florida. They since have moved their operation to Las Vegas.

Each week, The Party Hole tees off at the premier golf courses throughout Sin City. Their “party” extends beyond the clubhouse with opportunities for golfers to win up to $1 Million in cash and prizes. With contests such as "Closest to the Pin" and of course, the "Hole in One", your chances to win are endless.

THE Ultimate Luxury Travel Experience

Memorial Day is widely considered the “unofficial” start of summer and for most golf aficionados, summer means travel. Travel to a second home or to some must-play course is a requisite.

Before you plan your next trip, allow me to introduce you to Ultimate Escapes.

Formed last May, Ultimate Escapes, the fusion of two powerful brands — Ultimate Resort® and Private Escapes® — provides its members with THE ultimate luxury travel experience.