On Monday at TPC Summerlin, Derek Ernst kept his U.S. Open dream alive by winning one of two spots in a three-man playoff on the second extra hole to be part of a six-man contingent advancing from the Las Vegas qualifying round.
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Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.
Local qualifying for the 2013 U.S. Open has a new home but a lot of familiar faces, as TPC Summerlin hosts 96 golfers Monday, including several current and former UNLV players.
It’s true. Those rental car drop fees of $1,000 can be a killer. Funny how a 6-iron from 192 yards away in the rain and wind can alter a guy’s perspective on things.
Living in a region that brings tremendous golfing opportunities to tourists might not seem that important to locals.
Hosting an event for any of professional golf’s three major tours is often a telltale sign of whether a region is truly a sought-after golf destination.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Inbee Park won the Nevada state high school girls golf titles in 2004 and 2005 while competing for Bishop Gorman.
It’s nothing new for Adam Scott to be in position to win a major tournament on the final day. But the last time Scott had a shot to be a closer, he collapsed.
Guan Tianlang didn’t need the school books he brought to America to learn two important life lessons in the Masters. Don’t ask your caddie too many questions. And never trust foolish men in green jackets to do what is right.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters took a stunning turn for its youngest player ever, and it may cost 14-year-old Guan Tianlang a chance to play on the weekend at Augusta National.
Anyone who has hooked a shot from the tee into the trees can appreciate Phil Mickelson. Every round he plays has the potential to turn into a wild ride, a combination of beautiful and boneheaded shots.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sixteen players have won major championships since Tiger Woods got his last one.
It had been a good half-hour since the dedication of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson’s new Natalie Gulbis unit at the Apache Pines affordable housing community in far west Las Vegas late Tuesday afternoon.
LVH oddsmaker Jeff Sherman analyzes several key players in the Masters field.
Even when he was not on top, Tiger Woods was the hottest topic in golf. Of course, when his secret sex life was exposed, the X-rated details dominated the discussion.