Category: Blog
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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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North Players of the Year Show Excellence in Victory
Some of the top golfers in Nevada earned prestigious Player of the Year honors from the Northern Nevada Golf Association. The recognition concluded another stellar season for the NNGA with a deep tournament schedule at top courses with top players. Look for additional news and features with some of these players as the new Nevada…
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SNGA Players of the Year 2025 Feature Top Talent and Champions
It was another banner year for the Southern Nevada Golf Association with some of the state’s top golfers earning Player of the Year honors. Events were played at top courses with top performances throughout the season. “Our Players of the Year represent the best of the SNGA, and we are proud of each of them,…
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It’s Official – Nevada Golf Is Now Official United States Golf Association Allied Partner
The Northern Nevada Golf Association (NNGA) and the Southern Nevada Golf Association (SNGA) have officially united to form Nevada Golf, a new statewide amateur golf association dedicated to serving golfers, clubs, and courses across the Silver State. Nevada Golf will operate as the Official Allied Golf Association of the United States Golf Association (USGA®) for Nevada, continuing a…
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President’s Message – Welcome to Nevada Golf
Dear Members, On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my honor to welcome you to Nevada Golf, the newly formed USGA Allied Golf Association created through the unification of the Northern Nevada Golf Association and the Southern Nevada Golf Association. This has been several months in the making, and I want to thank everyone…