GOLF briefs
Golf Summerlin is treating golf enthusiasts this Memorial Day weekend to their choice of options: individual round or unlimited golfing specials at its three Summerlin courses. Beginning Friday, May 27, through Monday, May 30, players may choose to play at Highland Falls, Palm Valley or Eagle Crest golf courses for $45 per round or $85 per person for unlimited golfing. Las Vegas locals and visitors are welcome to take advantage of the Memorial Day weekend savings.
Golf Summerlin's courses have a reputation for enticing players because of the unbeatable combination of service, price and amenities. To schedule a tee time at any of the three courses, call 702-254-7010.
Ninth annual Mesquite Amateur golf tournament expected to draw hundreds
The Mesquite Amateur golf tournament enters its ninth year May 30-June 3, promising to attract hundreds of competitors from several states in what has become one of the top events of its kind in the country. Presented by the Golf Mesquite Nevada and Mesquite Resort Association, the event is open to all amateur golfers who have a current USGA (or equivalent golf association) handicap index as of the close of entries.
The Mesquite Amateur will be played at six courses, including the CasaBlanca, The Palms, The Chase at Coyote Springs, Falcon Ridge, The Canyons at the Oasis and the Palmer at the Oasis.
The Mesquite Amateur has grown to become one of the largest of its kind in the country. Key to its success is the many activities that accompany the gathering. Nightly gatherings are presented in the CasaBlanca Event Center where the food, refreshments and film of each day's golf keeps everyone entertained. Other related guest activities will include a Mediterranean mix-off with bruschetta and bellini, a spa luncheon, a wine tasting at Katherine's Steakhouse, the annual no-limit Texas hold 'em poker tournament at the Eureka Resort and the "Cigars Under the Stars" at the CasaBlanca swimming pool.
To register via phone for the Mesquite Amateur, call Christian Adderson at 888-711-4653, ext. 51, or email cadderson@
blackgaming.com. For information, visit www.mesquiteamateur.com.
WSNGA announces 2011 tournament schedule
The Women's Southern Nevada Golf Association has announced is tournament schedule for 2011. To compete in a WSNGA tournament, golfers must have a valid handicap through Southern Nevada Golf Association 90 days prior to the start of the tournament. For additional information and entry forms, go to www.wsnga.org.
n May 9-10 -- WSNGA Senior Amateur Championship at Las Vegas Country Club.
n June 14-15 -- WSNGA Amateur Championship and Silver Cup Qualifier at DragonRidge.
Tournaments for the Nevada State Women's Golf Association begin in June. To compete in an NSWGA tournament, golfers must be a member of WSNGA or Northern Nevada Women's Golf Association. For information and entry forms, go to www.nevadawomensgolf.org.
n June 27-28 -- NSWGA Partner's tournament at Anthem Country Club.
n July 15-16 -- NSWGA Quad tournament at Washoe Country Club in Reno.
n Sept. 26-28 -- Silver Cup at Thunder Canyon in Reno. (Must qualify through WSNGA or NNWGA.)
n Oct. 24--26 -- NSWGA Amateur Championship, Silver Stone Golf Club.
n Oct. 25-26 -- NSWGA Senior Amateur Championship, Silver Stone Golf Club
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Angel Park announces new Express Lane tee times
Angel Park Golf Club now provides Express Lane tee times on one of its two 18-hole golf courses each Saturday morning to golfers who commit to finishing 18 holes in 3 hours and 45 minutes or less. Although the exact times vary with the season, currently the five Express Lane tee times are from 7 to 7:28 a.m.
To ensure that there is no misunderstanding, the reservationist reminds guests when they book their tee time that they must maintain at least a 3-hour 45-minute pace. A note is placed in their golf cart, and the starter provides a final mention.
Golfers also sign an agreement stating that if they fail to maintain pace, their round may be interrupted to accommodate faster play. This interruption could include moving them to the other golf course, moving them forward into position or moving them backwards behind the last Express Lane reservation.
Angel Park Golf Club is a 36-hole facility located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas. Its Mountain Course and Palm Course were both designed by Arnold Palmer. The club also has a 12-hole Cloud Nine Short Course.
For more information about Angel Park Golf Club, visit www.angelpark.com or call 702-254-4653.
