Las Vegas Golf News

Nick Becker and Kevin Tassistro, both Las Vegas residents, edged out the team of Kenny Ebalo and Eric Nilsson on the second sudden-death playoff hole to take top honors in the 2008 Cleveland Golf Pro-Scratch at Angel Park Golf Club, a two-day competitive golf event held on July 20 and 21.  For their efforts, Becker, the professional on the team, earned $2,500 and Tassistro earned $750 in Angel Park gift certificates. 

At the end of regulation play (two rounds of one best ball of two), both teams carded a 13-under-par 129 (Becker/Tassistro shot 64, 65 and Ebalo/Nilsson shot 63, 66).

"We were actually one shot out of the lead after the first day," said Becker. "Fortunately, we were able to stay pretty consistent and our 6-under, 65 on the second day was good enough to send us into a playoff - eventually prevailing with a birdie on the second hole." 

Aliante Golf Club will offer a premium rental set of golf clubs free of charge to air travelers. The special promotion, running now until August 31, 2008, is in response to a new policy soon to be adopted by most airlines that will charge passengers for checking luggage.

Those traveling golfers who wish to take advantage of the offer are only required to present their airline ticket at check in and pay the posted green fee. They can then choose from a premium set of Callaway or Cleveland golf clubs. 

"I think we are all feeling the crunch from higher fuel costs and the airlines charging to check luggage is an example of how the added expense has rippled through the economy," said Randy Weigman, General Manager of Aliante Golf Club. 

ANGEL PARK AND THE LEGACY GOLF CLUBS ADD VALUE TO GROUP PACKAGES

Angel Park Golf Club and The Legacy Golf Club now offer a new incentive for planning group outings at their facilities with the introduction of a new group golf amenity - motor coach and shuttle bus transportation service from The Strip to the course. Aptly named Angel 1 and Angel 2, these vehicles will provide a valuable service, benefiting larger groups, tournaments and outings.

"In a competitive market we are always looking for ways to add value to group outings and events," stated Phil Green, president of OB Sports, the management company at Angel Park and Legacy. "While these vehicles are a very large investment in capital, we feel it will provide us with another innovative way to attract group outings and tournaments to these popular Las Vegas facilities." 

Weaver shoots tournament total 7-under-par to win in Girls Division at Angel Park Golf Club

Max Marsico of Las Vegas, shot a 2-under-par 69 in the final round of the AJGA Las Vegas Junior on Thursday, June 19th  to claim first place in the Boys Division. Lindsey Weaver of Scottsdale, Ariz., finished eight strokes ahead of the rest of the girl’s field to pick up her third AJGA title.

The AJGA Las Vegas Junior was a 54-hole stroke play tournament conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at Angel Park Golf Club – Mountain Course. The tournament field consisted of 57 boys and 21 girls, ages 12-18, from 9 states, China and Mexico. The Boys Division played the par-71 course at 6,680 yards, while the Girls Division played it at 6,031 yards.

After being out due to injury for over a year, Marsico wasted no time in getting his name at the top of the leaderboard. The AJGA Las Vegas Junior was his first tournament back after a fractured spine and broken foot in 2007.

AJGA Las Vegas Junior set for June 16-19

For the 19th consecutive year, the American Junior Golf Association will be conducting one of its top-tier national junior golf events in Las Vegas. The AJGA Las Vegas Junior will be held at Angel Park Golf Club June 16-19. The 78-player field will be 54 holes of stroke play competition.

The tournament field will be filled through the AJGA’s Performance Based Entry system, but numerous spots will be held for those participating in the Qualifier taking place at Angel Park Golf Club Sunday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. For more information on participating in the tournament qualifier, contact the AJGA’s Player Services Department at (770) 868-4200.

This event has a great deal of history and has seen some top college and professional golfers earn a victory here. LPGA Tour players Kellee Booth (1994), Cristie Kerr (1995) and Candy Hannemann (1996) were all victorious at this event. In the Boys Division, Trip Kuehne (1990) and Chris Riley (1992) both sat in the winner’s circle.

Deer Creek Golf Clubs is pleased to introduce the first of its kind Progressive Hole-in-One Jackpot. Each year players from all over the world will have a shot at a jackpot starting at 10 million dollars that will increase each year by 5 million until it's won. Players from Deer Creek will have a chance everyday at their club to win fantastic prizes as described below in addition to the chance to Qualify for the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Shootout.

What would you think if I told you that you have been given an opportunity to win 10 Million Dollars, and all you had to do was to take one golf shot from 150 yards?  Would you take it?  Dream Shot Golf offers golfers the chance to play for $10 million dollars each and every day at local GTA Golf Clubs.  Dream Shot Golf is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Deer Creek Golf Clubs - a spectacular 45-hole facility in Ajax.  Deer Creek has signed on to host the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest starting the weekend of June 14^th, 2008. 

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Angel Park Golf Club was named “Best Golf Course” in Las Vegas in the 27th annual Best of Las Vegas ® Reader’s Poll conducted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Taking top honors for the 11th consecutive year and 13 of the past 14 years, Angel Park has for more than a decade maintained its popularity with the readers of Las Vegas’ largest daily newspaper.

“First of all, thanks to all of our loyal local golfers for choosing Angel Park,” said David Bogue, general manager of Angel Park Golf Club. “We work hard to provide a world-class golf product for all to enjoy, and for nearly fifteen years, the Review Journal’s readers have placed us above some very fine golf courses. Secondly, I’d like to thank our staff for continuing to stay on top. This award reflects their dedication to our customers.”

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The PGA of America's Southern Nevada Chapter, Southwest Section recently honored Mike Davis, Director of Instruction for Walters Golf with their two highest recognitions: "Golf Professional of the Year" and "Teacher of the Year." This is the sixth year Mike has been recognized as Teacher of the Year.

"This is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects the commitment Walters Golf as a company has to the game," said Michael Levine, Director of Marketing for Walters Golf. "Mike is also ranked as one of the Top 100 Teachers in America by Golf Magazine and is one of a very few PGA Professionals to have earned the prestigious Master "Teaching Professional" recognition by the PGA of America. He provides instruction at each of our courses and is one of the few highly ranked instructors who still personally gives playing lessons, which have been tremendously well received."

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A brand new selection of unique vacation packages are announced each year by the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. The Mediterranean-styled luxury resort’s three-night packages are all very specialized, and are designed with the perfect escape to Vegas in mind.

The resort’s amenities and leisure opportunities present an unparalleled destination resort experience showcasing ‘The Other Side of Vegas’ with a more relaxed flair. Travelers appreciate the Personal Planning Center and concierge service which helps plan customized one-stop vacations creating a truly memorable stay. With your own Personal Planning Rep available to help design the utmost perfect stay – couples, singles and families are all invited to enjoy these special new vacation packages – or simply invent your own!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - OB Sports Golf Management’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Kris Strauss was honored by the American Junior Golf Association Friday, Feb. 29, at its Annual Meeting with the 2007 “Media Leader Award”. The Media Leader Award is typically given to the tournament or media chairperson that receives exceptional media coverage and publicity for the AJGA event, the host course, sponsors and participants.

Each year during the Annual Meeting’s Digger Smith Awards Banquet – named after AJGA Chairman of the Board Jordan R. “Digger” Smith – the AJGA presents awards to the tournaments with the best media coverage, junior-am fundraising tournament, volunteer support base and hospitality. At this time the Association also recognizes its golf professional of the year, new tournament of the year, and overall tournament of the year (the latter of which was actually awarded to the OB Sports-managed Dalhousie Golf Club).