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Brian Hurlburt

Brian Hurlburt

Freelance writer Brian Hurlburt is a two-time author who has covered golf in Las Vegas for more than two decades.

Henderson doctor uses golf course to escape stress of job

Dr. Joe Johnson is an avid golfer and has been practicing medicine in Henderson since 1977. He originally moved to Las Vegas in 1976 to serve as the flight surgeon for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

Mackenzie Mack’s journey culminates with PGA of America membership

Mackenzie Mack’s life in golf began as a little girl playing with her “second family,” the Valley View Golf Club, a distinguished group of African-American golfers who have been a part of the Las Vegas community since 1958.

Vince Papale to play in Las Vegas charity golf tournament

In 1976, Vince Papale was a 30-year-old bartender and substitute teacher who decided to attend open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite not playing football in college and only a little in high school, he made the NFL team’s roster.

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Siena Golf Club homeowners offered chance to save course

Siena Golf Club owners are asking Siena homeowners to pay a fee of $300,000 annually that would guarantee the course remains open and not be sold for redevelopment.

Derek Jeter returns to site of (ahem) hole-in-one

The Derek Jeter Invitational starts Thursday at Shadow Creek. Among those expected to play are Marcus Allen, Ray Allen, Anthony Anderson, Brandi Chastain, Don Cheadle, Ken Griffey Jr. and Ivan Rodriguez.

Business as usual at Bali Hai after Bill Walters verdict

There isn’t much Las Vegas golf course owner and gambler Bill Walters can discuss about the recent guilty verdict in his trial for insider stock trading, but he did let his feelings known.

Jack Nicklaus cover photo career highlight for golf photographer

Photographer J. Rick Martin, who has been taking photos of golf players for decades, moved to Las Vegas as a teenager when his father got busted for operating an illegal craps game in his hometown.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson proves he’s a better actor than golfer

Social media was abuzz last week with reports about the prodigious drive of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at Bali Hai Golf Club, where he was filming an episode of his HBO series “Ballers.”

Las Vegas teaching pro wins LPGA/USGA spirit award

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Alexander recently won the prestigious LPGA/USGA Sandy LaBauve Spirit Award. She runs a Girls Golf program at Las Vegas Golf Club.

Tiger Woods still causes madness even when not playing

Tiger Woods is scheduled to be back in Southern Nevada on May 19 and 20 for the 19th annual Tiger Jam, a charity event that raises funds for his foundation.

Mesquite to host professional long drive event in June

Professional long drive is returning to Mesquite with the “Clash of the Canyon,” scheduled for June 3 to 6 at the Mesquite Regional Sports Complex. The event will be televised live by the Golf Channel.

Rugby stars ready to scrumble at Las Vegas Country Club

The annual USA Sevens Rugby event includes a unique scrumble charity golf tournament Friday at Las Vegas Country Club. Several rugby stars are scheduled to play.

Several golfers with Las Vegas ties taking cuts on pro tours

No fewer than 30 players with strong ties to Southern Nevada are playing on the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, LPGA Tour, Web.com Tour or LPGA Symetra Tour.

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