Category: Blog
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Southern Region Executive Director Has Deep Connections to Nevada Golf
Tim Brand’s roots are in baseball, but now his heart—and swing—are all about golf in many ways. As Southern Region Executive Director, Brand helps oversee all operations in Southern Nevada and collaborates with the Northern Region to host prestigious state events. He also oversees USGA qualifiers and is a nationally respected rules official. The relationships…
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Cameron’s Rules – USGA Relaxes Preferred Lies Restrictions for Qualifiers
Here we go with another Cameron’s Rules, with Northern Region Executive Director Cameron MacGregor. The United States Golf Association has long stood as the guardian of the game’s core principles: play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies. Nowhere is that more evident than in its 15 national championships and their qualifying events. Outside…
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Magnetic Member – State Champ Goes National
Trent Virden won the the 2025 Nevada State Amateur and the exemption into the United States Golf Association U.S. Amateur that goes along with the prestigious title. Here in this video, Virden shares his U.S. Amateur experiences, a thoughtful and heartfelt Ultimate Foursome, and more. Please enjoy Trent Virden, our Magnetic Member of the Moment.
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Please complete your club’s mandatory 2026 annual assessment aSAP
Club Administrator Alert. The United States Golf Association mandates that you complete an annual assessment. For the first time in 2026, you must complete this task through GHIN Admin Portal. We thank you in advance for completing this task as soon as possible. SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Log in to your club’s GHIN Admin…
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Nevada Women’s Golf Days Will Inspire, Connect Female Golfers of All Levels
Women’s Golf Day is a global movement designed to introduce, inspire, and connect women and girls through the game of golf—and in 2026, Nevada is once again playing a key role in that mission. With events scheduled May 2 at CasaBlanca Golf Club in Mesquite, May 7 at Las Vegas National Golf Club, and June…
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Southern Nevada Team Play Hits Midpoint of 2026 Season
LAS VEGAS, Nev.–As the WSNGA’s Team Play Series heads into the second half of the season, it’s time for the strategy to begin. Brooke Hempel, Team Play co-coordinator, said the Blue and Red Divisions are tight and just might get tighter as teams battle for spots in the 2026 finale, scheduled for May 21, 2026,…
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Sue’s Rules: What the Heck Is Stroke and Distance?
We are back with another fun and informative Sue’s Rules with Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame rules official, Sue May. Have a question? Email [email protected]. Question: I am confused when I hear the term stroke and distance. What does that mean and when is it in play? Sue’s Rule: At ANY TIME a player…
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Proven Champions Earn First Southern Region Major Titles of 2026
LAS VEGAS (March 8, 2026)–Matt Mitchell (Championship), Edward Fryatt (Senior) and Chris Cookson (Silver) won gross titles in the 2026 SNGA Championship, the first major of 2026 in the Nevada Golf Southern Regional. Joseph Noya (Net), Artie Miller (Senior) and Walter Sabati (Silver) won net titles in the tournament held March 7-8, 2026, at Highland…
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Northern Region Spotlight: Chuck Harris
Sometimes you run across people who seem to do more than there are hours in the day. Such is the case with Nevada Golf Northern Region Tournament Manager Chuck Harris. Besides his role with the Northern Region, Harris, 67, is in Stage I of becoming a PGA of America Class A professional. He helps run…
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Rules of Golf Spotlight: Relief from Aeration Holes
By Cameron MacGregor, Northern Region Executive Director Those little sandy holes on the greens may not look pretty, but they’re a sign your course is protecting the long-term quality of the putting surfaces. Aeration – which usually occurs twice a year in the Spring and Fall – relieves compaction, improves drainage, and promotes healthier roots,…