News at www.GolfLasVegasNow.com this week includes how the PGA Tour’s Mercedes-Benz Championship was born in Las Vegas; local Las Vegas PGA of America Pros Honored; and Aliante Golf Club offering web specials.
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Mercedes-Benz Championship Born at Las Vegas Golf Course
Although this Las Vegas golf course is no longer around–the fabulous Wynn Golf and Country Club now stands where it used to be–there is no denying the history that unfolded at Las Vegas golf’s venerable Desert Inn Country Club. Many people might not know that the Mercedes-Benz Championship, these days the PGA Tour’s kick-off event and formerly called the Tournament of Champions, dates back to 1953 when the very first event was played in Las Vegas at the Desert Inn. A chap named Al Besselink earned $10,000 for winning that event, but he is also said to have bet $500 on himself to win at 25-1 odds. That lucky ticket earned him $12,500, more than the first prize that was delivered to him in a wheelbarrel of silver dollars.
Las Vegas Pros Honored by Southern Nevada Chapter, PGA
PGA of America golf professionals, including those pros that direct the operations at Las Vegas golf courses, are the lifeblood of the game of golf. Recently, the Southern Nevada Chapter, Southwest Section, PGA of America, recognized several members for excellence at the annual awards banquet held at Las Vegas golf course TPC Summerlin. Current president Mike Davis earned the award for Golf Professional of the Year while DragonRidge Country Club pro Matthew Grobe earned the Bill Strausbaugh award. Kim Dolan swept the awards for Player of the Year in the regular and senior divisions.
Aliante Golf Club Offers Web Specials, Chance to Win!
Aliante Golf Club is one of four Las Vegas golf courses managed by OB Sports (five if you count Angel Park’s Cloud Nine Par 3 experience), and was designed by Gary Panks and Associates. Aliante Golf Club is self-described as a "fair, challenging and enjoyable" Las Vegas golf experience. Click now to view Aliante Golf Club Web Specials or enter for your chance to win FREE LAS VEGAS GOLF. You can also secure the BEST RATES for Aliante Golf Club Las Vegas golf tee times or Las Vegas golf packages by booking directly through aliantegolf.com. aliantegolf.com
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