Category: Blog
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Rules Spotlight-The Beer Bottle That Cost Harry Bradshow The Open
It’s important to know the Rules of Golf, especially when playing in a competition. Penalty strokes often happen simply because players aren’t familiar with the Rules. The good news? About 15% of the Rules cover nearly all of the situations golfers commonly encounter. This is another in a series of Cameron’s Rules Rundown with Northern…
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Northern Region Welcomes American Century Championship Superstars to Edgewood Tahoe
Arguably Nevada golf’s most epic week is upon us as the American Century Championship celebrity golf event will be played at the beautiful Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and Resort July 10-12 with pro-am rounds on July 9-10. Tickets are on sale now. An extraordinary list of athletes and celebrities, including Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Steph…
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Former Southern Nevada Golf Association Exec. Director, Air Force Veteran Passes
Larry McGovern served the United States of America for 30 years as a decorated United States Air Force pilot and leader. He also served the Southern Nevada Golf Association for two decades as a board member, United States Golf Association rules official, and executive director. He was also a leader with the Nevada State Golf…
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Northern nevada Golfer Wins 2026 Women’s State Am in pro Career Prep
LAS VEGAS (July 1, 2026)–Ryan Flynn jumped out early and cruised to the gross title in the 2026 Women’s State Amateur organized by Nevada Golf. The three-day tournament was held June 29-July 1, 2026, at the Hills Course at the Red Hawk Golf and Resort. –by Bill Bowman Gross Ryan Flynn was four-under-par over her…
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Titles Earned, Silver Cup Team Determined at Northern Nevada Women’s Mid-Am 2026
NEW WASHOE CITY, NV (June 26, 2026)–Emily Byrne (Gross) and Joni Taylor (Net) won titles in the 2026 Northern Nevada Women’s Mid-Amateur. The tournament was also the qualifier for the 2026 Silver Cup team for the North. The two-day tournament was held June 25-26, 2026, at Toiyabe Golf Club.–by Bill Bowman 2026 Northern Nevada Women’s…
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Six Champions Earn Titles at 2026 Reflection Bay Golf Am
LAS VEGAS (June 28, 2026)–Matt Mitchell (Championship), Rick Sepp (Senior) and Gary Carpendale (Silver) won gross titles in the 2026 Reflection Bay Amateur. Kyle Luddington (Net), Brian Freymueller (Senior) and Anthony Becker (Silver) won net titles in the Nevada Golf Southern Region tournament held June 27-28, 2026, at Reflection Bay Golf Club.–by Bill Bowman Championship…
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Rory-Approved Golf Development Program Launches in Northern Nevada
Operation 36 (Op36), THE innovative, results-driven golf development program that teaches beginners how to play by starting on the course, is now available in Northern Nevada starting July 9. “Operation 36 is a great program for introducing new golfers to the game, starting close to the hole and working your way back,” says Rory McIlroy.…
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Southern Region Golfers Earn 2026 Arroyo Tour Titles
LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2026)–Matt Mitchell (Championship), Todd Roberts (Senior), Bill Day (Silver) and John Gassaway (Net) won titles in 2026 Southern Region Tour Series-Arroyo event. The tournament was held June 18, 2026, at Arroyo Golf Club.–by Bill Bowman Championship Matt Mitchell posted six birdies and an eagle on his scorecard in winning for the…
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Red Rock Women Earn Spots In National BMW Cup
Julia Choi (l) and Nami Lee won the 2026 Red Rock Country Club Women’s Member-Member event, and in 2026 the victory earned the two spots in the prestigious BMW U.S. Cup Final. The entry is all expenses paid. The BMW U.S. Golf Cup Final is scheduled for Aug. 15-18 at Bellerive Country Club where our winners…
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Sue Rules: 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Edition
Sue May is a Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame inductee, and was one of four Nevada Golf rules officials at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. She recounts the following ruling she made during the LPGA Tour major Sue’s Ruling:A player’s ball was embedded in the grass lip of the bunker.…