Las Vegas Golf Pros

Las Vegas, Nevada (March 14, 2011)--It was only a matter of time before a PGA Tour golfer with strong ties to Las Vegas golf courses won a tournament in 2011. Nick Watney became the first when he played a brilliant final round en route to a win at the World Golf Championships--Cadillac Championship at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral. Watney bested Dustin Johnson by two shots. Both Watney and Johnson work with Las Vegas Golf Region resident Butch Harmon. Now Watney is being mentioned as one of the best golfers on the PGA Tour. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (May 12, 2012 UPDATE 800 PM PST)--A quick glance at the top 10 of the PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP in the early stages of the third round reveals six players who have some ties to the Las Vegas Golf Region. And then if you add into it the fact that the TPC Sawgrass course was designed by Pete Dye, who crafted three Las Vegas golf courses, then you might as well just refer to the event as the PLAYERS at Las Vegas. LEADERBOARD. --By Brian Hurlburt Follow @LVGolfInsider

Las Vegas, Nevada (March 13, 2011)--Here he goes again. Las Vegas Golf Region resident Butch Harmon, who has been voted the world's best instructor 10 years running by Golf Digest, works with two of the top four players who are battling to win the PGA Tour's WGC--Cadillac Championship. Dustin Johnson, who enters the final round with the lead, and Nick Watney, who was tied with Johnson until he dunked his tee shot in the water on 18 both learn from Harmon. Harmon operates the Butch Harmon School of Golf at Las Vegas golf course Rio Secco Golf Club. LIVE SCORING.--By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (May 4, 2012)--Ryan Moore welcomed an old friend back to the bag in the first round of the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship. It worked because Moore flew to a round of 65 in round one to share the lead. Moore lives in Las Vegas and attended UNLV where he won the 2004 NCAA Championship. LIVE SCORING. -- By Brian Hurlburt

Las Vegas, Nevada (March 12, 2011)--Times are tough and now Las Vegas PGA Tour golfer Nick Watney is doing his best to take money out of the pocket of a barber. With every top 10 finish, Watney's caddie, Chad Reynolds, goes another week without a haircut. The two hatched a plan that there would be no haircut for Reynolds until Nick, who moved to Las Vegas to be closer to Las Vegas Golf Region resident and pro Butch Harmon, finishes out of the top 10. Watney has finished in the top 10 in four-straight tournaments and was looking good for a fifth after two rounds of the Cadillac Championship. LIVE SCORING.--By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 14, 2012)--PGA Tour pros Bob May and Jeff Gallagher are longtime residents of the Las Vegas Golf Region. They have become part of the fabric of the community. Now the duo is teaming up for the now open Bob May Golf Academy. The Academy is officially located at SilverStone Golf Club, but also serves other popular Las Vegas golf courses. Now Las Vegas golfers of all ages can learn the game from two pros who have been there, done that. Visit the official Bob May Golf Academy website now. --By Brian Hurlburt. Follow @LVGolfInsider

Las Vegas, Nevada (February 27, 2011)--Erica Blasberg had lived in Las Vegas for several years, becoming involved in the community by playing golf at Southern Highlands Golf Club, helping junior golf when she could, and attending other high profile Las Vegas golf events. On May 9, 2010, she committed suicide at her home in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas. Now, ESPN's award-winning Outside the Lines has revealed new details about her life and death, including how she had been battling personal demons for several years. --By Brian Hurlburt.

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 14, 2012)--It's been awhile since Las Vegas PGA Tour star Chad Campbell has been in contention on the PGA Tour. But heading into the weekend, Campbell was near the leaders at the RBC Heritage. And this came after spending last week watching The Masters on television.--By Brian Hurlburt. Follow @LVGolfInsider

Las Vegas, Nevada (February 25, 2011)--When and if Andres Gonzales wins a PGA Tour event, the circuit will have its newest star. We don't base this as 100% fact, but we can't think of another PGA Tour player who sports a fu manchu like former UNLV golfer Andres Gonzales does. And his unique style, talent and Vegas flare will win plenty of fans, and it could all start this week because he has a share of the lead after the first round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico. LIVE SCORING. --By Brian Hurlburt.