Author: Brian Hurlburt
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Southern region 2025 golf highlights light up screen
As the new Nevada Golf debuted Jan. 1, 2026, with it came a final look back at the 2025 season of the Southern Nevada Golf Association and the top golfers and moments. Relive some of the top moments, and we can’t wait to look back to 2026 with Northern Region, Southern Region and ALL of…
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Southern region 2026 tournament of champions defines best of best
LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb. 9, 2026)–Scott Lytle (Championship), James Corey (Senior), Chris Cookson (Silver) and Regina Quintero (Women) won gross titles in the 2026 Tournament of Champions event, which was the final played under the Southern Nevada Golf Association banner as it has evolved to Nevada Golf. Eric Popper (Net), Jim LiCausi (Senior), Michael Tanimoto…
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Six Golfers win 2026 Desert inn classic
LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb. 15, 2026)–Craig Erickson (Championship), Ed Fryatt (Senior) and John Steele (Silver) won gross titles in the 2026 Nevada Golf Southern Region Desert Inn Classic. Lonnie Wilson (Net), Freddie Sarno (Senior) and David Foggia (Silver) won net titles in the tournament held Feb. 14-15, 2026, at Aliante Golf Club in North Las…
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Montreux pro wins prestigous 2025 pga honor
John Hermans, Montreux Golf & Country Club Director of Golf, earned the 2025 Northern California Section, PGA of America Professional of the Year honor. He was recognized along with the other honorees Dec. 7 at Green Valley Country Club. “Really, this is surreal because the NCPGA Section has a ton of incredible courses and incredible…
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Nevada Golf Magnetic Member Spotlight – Barbara Morrow
As of Jan. 1, 2026, the Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada golf associations became one, official unified body … Nevada Golf. On the board and part of the NNGA–now Northern Region of Nevada Golf–leadership is Barbara Morrow. Here are some fun and unique insights about her love of the game, what makes Nevada Golf special,…
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Golf Rules Rundown – Why a Tour Player Was Disqualified and What it Means to You
By Cameron MacGregor, Northern Region Executive Director During the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, PGA TOUR player Michael Brennan was disqualified for a Rules of Golf violation. While situations like this are rare — and unlikely to affect most amateur golfers — they provide a timely reminder about the role of Local Rules and…
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Sue’s Golf Rules With Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Official
Hello Nevada Golf! If you don’t know already, these are Sue’s Rules with Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame official Sue May. She has helped officiate USGA events, plus hundreds of local, state and regional events. Here we go! Question: I was driving down the fairway not paying attention and ran over a player’s ball. Is…
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Looking Back at SNGA 2022 With Highlights and Hype Video
In 2022, the Southern Nevada Golf Association celebrated its 55th Anniversary. Our success is made possible because of our 16,000 members and 100+ member clubs, in addition to our staff, volunteers, board of directors, rules officials, PGA of America professionals, golf course owners and operators, and course superintendents. Here’s a quick look back at 2022…
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Southern Nevada Women’s Golf 2023 Schedule Includes Fun Days, Championships, More
While not 100 percent completed yet, the 2023 Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association schedule and associated events is coming along nicely according to Sherry Jackson, WSNGA tournament director, and Kat Marks, competitions and USGA service manager for the Southern Nevada Golf Association. Highlights include Women’s Golf Day, the State Partners at Jack Nicklaus’ Bear’s Best…
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WSNGA Outlook – Building Upon Momentum Heading into 2023
Rusty Beckel, Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association president, sees good things in the past, but even more in the future. At the December 2022 SNGA annual board of directors meeting, Beckel shared information and also spoke about the state of the WSNGA. –By Brian Hurlburt, founder, www.lasvegasgolfinsider.com “Our focus is to create community, growth and…