Author: Brian Hurlburt
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USGA Boatwright Interns Help Make Nevada Golf Go
As we celebrate National Intern Day 2026, we introduce you to the four USGA P.J. Boatwright Nevada Golf interns for 2026. Thank you to Courtney Ploadpliew, Grant Harvey, Emily Twitchell, and Stewart Knowles for your contributions and professionalism. “Our P.J. Boatwright interns always make a huge difference each year, and our four this year have…
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Two Advance to 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Via Northern Region Qualifier
SPARKS, NV (July 27, 2026)–Randy Haag (Medalist) and Mark Sear topped a field of 35 golfers to qualify for the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur. The one-day qualifier was held July 27, 2026, at Red Hawk Golf and Resort’s Lakes Course in Sparks. The 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 3, 2026, at…
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Northern Region Golfers Earn Titles at 2026 Reno-Sparks Championship
RENO (July 19, 2026)–Braden Armstrong (Scratch) and Eric Bickel (Net) won men’s titles in the 2026 Reno-Sparks City Championship. Emily Byrne (Scratch) and April Hackett (Net) were women’s champions in the Nevada Golf Northern Region tournament held July 18-19, 2026, at Sierra Sage Golf Course.–by Bill Bowman MEN’S Scratch Braden Armstrong fired a sizzling opening…
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Six Southern Region Golfers Claim 2026 Major Titles at Paiute
LAS VEGAS (July 19, 2026)–Matt Mitchell (Championship), Ed Fryatt (Senior) and John Turk (Silver) won gross titles in the 2026 Southern Nevada Amateur. Michael Yap (Net), Mike Brocki (Senior) and Barry Boudreaux (Silver) claimed net titles in the Nevada Golf Southern Region tournament held July 18-19, 2026, at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort’s Sun…
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Magnetic Member Still Golfing at 87
We have outdone ourselves this time with Margie Stephens, a longtime member who is still golfing at 87 years young and still a major part of the Carson Valley Womens’s Golf Club. Enjoy her video and the story below. “I love golf because you get out in the fresh air and the beauty of this…
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Senior Golfers Earn Reno-Sparks City Championship Titles
RENO (July 15, 2026)–Michael Dillon (Senior Scratch), Thane McCall (Senior Silver Scratch 60+), Trace Stiegman (Senior Net), Michael Vilardi (Senior Silver Net 60+) and Ron Chance (Senior Gold Net 70+) won men’s titles in the 2026 Senior Reno-Sparks City Championship. Jeong Kendall (Scratch) and Robin Richman (Net) claimed women’s titles in Nevada Golf Northern Region…
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Four Teams Earn Titles In 2026 Southern Region Tour Paiute Four-Ball Tournament
LAS VEGAS (July 15, 2026)–The teams of Zac Frazier-Marc Engellenner (Championship), Ed Fryatt-Todd Roberts (Senior), John Steele-David Foggia (Silver) and Paul Sansone-Jack Kalmanson (Net) won titles in the 2026 Southern Region Tour Four-Ball tournament. The one-day event was held July 15, 2026, at the Sun Mountain Course at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.–by Bill…
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Nevada State Junior Amateur 2026 Champions Crowned
SPARKS, Nev.–Boden Goicoechea (Boys 15-18), Quincy Leland (Girls 15-18), Harrison Tran (Boys 13-14) and Makenzie Snow (Girls 13-14) earned titles in the 2026 Nevada State Junior Amateur. The tournament was held July 6-8, 2026, at the Lakes Course at Red Hawk Golf & Resort.–by Bill Bowman Boys 15-18 Boden Goicoechea fired a two-under-par 34 on…
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Southern Region Golfer Shoots His Age, Earns Additional Recognition at 2026 R&A Senior Amateur
Brady Exber is the most decorated amateur golfer in Southern Nevada history and arguably the most accomplished in Nevada golf history. He added another achievement to his remarkable career with a tie for sixth place at the historic 2026 R&A Senior Amateur, held in July at Frilford Heath Golf Club in England. Photo: Brady Exber,…
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Golfers with College Ties Earn 2026 U.S. Senior Am Spots
LAS VEGAS (July 13, 2026)–Michael Ketcham earned medalist honors and Brad Sutterfield earned the second qualifying spot in the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifier, surviving a three-man playoff. The one-day qualifier was held July 13, 2026, at Red Rock Country Club’s Mountain Course. The 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur will be held Aug. 29-Sept. 3, 2026,…