Category: Southern Region Archives
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#ThankASuper Day is September 9 So Reach Out and Show Appreciation
For the fifth year, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, in conjunction with other global superintendent groups, is recognizing those who are essential to golf’s success with an international “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day,” encouraging all golfers, those who are in the golf business or anyone who benefits from the game to thank…
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Two Duos Earns Spots Via Qualifer at Spanish Trail Country Club into 2026 USGA Four-Ball
The teams of Colby Hutton-Jeremy Anderson and Redford Bobbitt-Phillip Reedy earned medalist honors in the 2026 U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier. Both teams finished at 10-under-par in the one-day event held Aug. 25, 2025, at Spanish Trail Country Club. They have now qualified for the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, which will be held May 16-20, 2026,…
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Six Golfers Earn Titles at 2025 Cascata Amateur
LAS VEGAS, NV (Aug. 24, 2025)–Matt Mitchell (Championship), Kelly Knievel (Senior) and Steve Fink (Silver) won gross titles in the 2025 Cascata Amateur. Ryan Purdy (Net), James Kim (Senior) and Loren Little (Silver) won net titles in the tournament held August 23-24, 2025, at Cascata Golf Club.—by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider The tournament…
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Back to the Basics With SNGA and USGA Rules Expert Sue May
Here we are back with another Sue’s Rules and the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame rules official takes us back to the basics for some rulings that we encounter nearly every round. From Sue: There are still questions coming in about what you can and cannot do in a Penalty Area. Here is a…
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Silver Cup Co-Captain Debbie Love is Our August Magnetic Member Video Spotlight
Debbie Love has more than just a cool name. The former Metropolitan Police Department officer and detective ‘loves’ golf for many reasons, including the competition and camaraderie. Here’s her story and more about the co-captain of the 2025 Silver Cup South Team.
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USGA Supports Allied Golf Associations at Every Level
As many of you know, the Southern Nevada Golf Association is an official Allied Golf Association of the United States Golf Association. It is an honor to be in this position for the staff, volunteers and members. Recently, USGA Regional Director Mike Sweeney spoke to the SNGA leadership and member club leads to share how…
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Six Golfers Earn Major Titles at Southern Nevada Amateur at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
LAS VEGAS, NV (June 20, 2025)–Scott Lytle (Championship), Greg Hudson (Senior) and Steve Fink (Silver) won gross titles in the 2025 Southern Nevada Amateur. Leighton Canarelli (Net), Lee Martin (Senior) and Michael Tanimoto (Silver) won net titles in the tournament held June 19-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort’s Snow Mountain Course. This…
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Magnetic Southern Nevada Golf Member Moments – Casey Landman
We love our Magnetic Members … this time we spotlight 2025 Silver State Net Champion during the Women’s State Amateur. Landman is also the Merch Dame of the popular No Laying Up Podcast and company. Let’s GO. Enjoy Casey’s love for the game, No Laying Up, the SNGA Women’s E-Club and so much more. And…
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Sue’s Rules with Answer for Our Friends in Ely, Nevada and White Pine Golf Club
Welcome back to another Sue’s Rules, with Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame rules official Sue May. She is also a top Southern Nevada Golf Association and United States Golf Association rules official. She writes this week about a question from our friends in Ely, Nevada, and White Pine Golf Club. From Sue: This situation…
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Four Teams Claim Titles at 2025 SNGA 4-Ball Tour Event at Paiute Golf Resort
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 15, 2025)–Scott Lytle-Matt Mitchell (Championship), Alan Bluhm-Alex Bluhm (Senior), David Foggia-Terry Seck (Silver) and Matthew Steed-David Schutt (Net) teamed up to win titles at the SNGA Tour’s Four-Ball tournament. The event was held July 15, 2025, at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort’s Snow Mountain course.–by Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf…