A shoutout by Ed Henkes, national account manager for FCI-Burndy, to the VIP Golf Academy just got some play at TedMag.com. Henkes on the VIP Golf Academy experience: “Our sales guys said [we] couldn’t have done anything better to improve relations. This really brought them together.” (BTW, as I wrote here, you can read BusinessWeek’s article about the VIP Golf Academy experience at: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_45/b4107080286571.htm)

Check this out! Thanks to this special offer, you can play all three of the Top 50 public golf courses in America - Bali Hai, Royal Links, and Desert Pines - for just $125 each! In the 2009 Golf World Readers’ Choice Awards, these 3 classic Las Vegas golf courses each finished in the top 50, with Bali Hai coming in at no. 6, Royal Links Golf Club finishing 13th, and Desert Pines Golf Club ranked 50th (Click here to see the complete list). (BTW, here’s another deal on Vegas golf. You can book tee times at Bali Hai, Royal Links G.C. ...

Guys, have you been thinking about playing the fabulous Revere Golf Club? Now would be a great time. No matter how much money you have, nobody likes to spend more than you have to, which why I’m always looking for deals. Buy two pairs of shoes and get one pair free - I’m all over that. So why should golf be any different? At the Revere Golf Club, which features some of the most spectacular holes and views of any golf course in Las Vegas, you can save a little money simply by booking your rounds online. Right now, if you reserve your ...

A recent article in BusinessWeek titled “Golf School as a Tool,” suggests that instead of taking employees and clients out for a golf retreat, a golf school might be a better option. Why? Because, unlike playing golf, which can sometimes lead to frustration and tension, golf schools promote a sense of bonding and accomplishment. Plus, golf schools these days, like businesses, are becoming more flexible in dealing with a tough economy. In one example, the story illustrates how a national account manager, Ed Henkes, used a corporate outing at the VIP Golf School in Las Vegas to mend a damaged ...

Times might be tough on Wall Street, but $99,000 for a home in Las Vegas!? That’s insanity. But it’s possible at the latest online auction of homes in Las Vegas, perfect for golfers, because they’re located in the heart of one of the premier golf destinations in the nation. Minimum bids start at that $99,000 mark, which gives buyers the opportunity to invest in Sin City real estate for below the suggested market values. Click here for more info.

A recent Golf.com feature story says what many Las Vegas golfers have known all along: Walters Golf’s three courses offer some of the top golf experiences in Sin City. Joe Passov, Golf.com’s architecture and course rankings editor, praises Vegas icon Billy Walters’ contributions to the Las Vegas golf scene. He starts by highlighting Walters’ Desert Pines Golf Club, which offers a taste of the Carolina Sandhills not far from downtown Vegas. “It was here that Walters unveiled his formula: Create a hook that gets people talking,” writes Passov, who authored “The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S.” Passov goes ...

Las Vegans, we’ve got it pretty damn good – it’s time to give something back. Do your part by participating in the upcoming Imperial Palace and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon’s Veteran’s Day Charity Golf Tournament to benefit USA Cares, organized by Harrah’s Entertainment’s H.E.R.O. committee. USA Cares (www.usacares.org) is a global non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to military families through community initiatives, corporate and individual contributions and grants. The event is being held on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at Cascata Golf Course. To register, or for more information, contact billsimperialhero@harrahs.com or call Brad Overfield at (702) 835-5713.

The Cleveland Golf Pro-Am is only 2 short months away. This exciting event is being held Nov. 2-5 and is open to the public and all amateur players are encouraged to participate. It is a fun-filled three days of exciting golf and Vegas-style nightlife that you can’t pass up! This 54-hole competition will be played on three of the best golf courses in Las Vegas: The Falls at Lake Las Vegas, Revere at Anthem and the private Canyon Gate Country Club. This event is complete with opening ceremonies, luxury hotel accommodations, an awards ceremony and a $20,000 purse to be paid to ...

For you vets and active-duty members of the U.S. military, I just wanted to mention a couple great deals on golf in Las Vegas this Labor Day. Two of the top golf courses in Las Vegas will be honoring members of the military by giving them discount green fees Sept. 1. At Royal Links Golf Club, golfers who present a military ID at check-in (and mention LasVegasGolf.com’s special offer) will get $50 off their green fee. A similar deal stands at TPC Las Vegas, where golfers will save $25. For more info or to book Las Vegas tee times, call 866-456-9912.

I just read over at TravelGolf.com where Brandon Tucker was raving about the conditions of the greens at some of the top golf courses in Las Vegas these days, despite the summer heat. He is absolutely right in saying conditions are awesome now at Bear’s Best Las Vegas, Rio Secco and others. But for reasons probably only my friend Jade can name, BTuck didn’t even like mention the most killer greens going right now - those at Desert Pines Golf Club. I played an early round last week and trust me, they’re in amazing shape, some of the best greens ...

I just got the nicest e-mail from Tim Sam at GolfTEC. They’re the folks sponsoring the new LasVegasGolf.com instruction section (which you definitely need to check out). Anyway, he writes: I want to introduce myself and GolfTEC’s services. GolfTEC is the Nation’s number one golf lesson and the leader in state-of-the-art golf instruction technology (approximately 15% of all professionally taught lessons nationwide are taught by GolfTEC). Additionally, GolfTEC Las Vegas offers two unique business event products for corporations to consider when in Las Vegas. Below is an overview of GolfTEC’s event offerings in Las Vegas: * The first opportunity is corporate event ...

Here in Las Vegas, we’re thrilled about the upcoming Masters. Will Tiger Woods win in spectacular fashion? Will Zach Johnson repeat? Will Phil Mickelson make his way back to a major title? Will Sergio Garcia shock the experts? Luckily here in Las Vegas, we’re allowed to make a wager on the tournament. And while you may or may not be able to place a bet, here are some odds for the Masters (for entertainment purposes, natch): Odds to win the Masters Tiger Woods……………1/1 Phil Mickleson………….8/1 Ernie Els………………….22/1 Vijay Singh……………….22/1 Padraig Harrington…….28/1 Retief Goosen…………..28/1 Geoff Ogilvy……………..33/1 Adam Scott………………33/1 Jim Furyk…………………33/1 K.J. Choi………………….33/1 Sergio Garcia……………40/1 Justin Rose………………40/1 Luke Donald……………..40/1 Henrik Stenson………….40/1 Zach Johnson……………40/1 Rory Sabbatini…………..40/1 Stewart Cink………………50/1 Stuart Appleby……………66/1 Tim Clark…………………..66/1 Paul Casey………………..80/1 Angel Cabrera……………80/1 David Toms……………….80/1 Chris ...

Tiger Woods is so powerful he even has sway over rock stars. That’s right, Van Halen has agreed to start the next leg of its tour at the world No. 1’s TigerJam event April 19 in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. The event is sold out, but you can enter an online auction for ticket packages that include lessons with Woods at www.CharityFolks.com. This is the only way to get sold out tickets in the first 10 rows, and the money raised from the event goes to the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Want to unload your old golf clubs or pick up a few new sticks? Check out Club Fest V Demo Day & Tent Sale, hosted by Silverstone Golf Club in Las Vegas. Held April 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event is a great place to trade-in your old golf clubs or get a deal on new clubs. A $500 purchase earns you a free Honors Card, and discounts run up to 75 percent at the tent sale. For more info, visit www.silverstonegolf.com or call (877) 562-3770.

Hey, guys: Are you looking to play golf and score new clubs? Good news, then: Insignia Golf is offering a free, custom-fit hybrid if you book a foursome or greater at any of the following Las Vegas golf courses: Rio Secco Golf Club TPC Las Vegas Bali Hai Golf Club Revere at Anthem – Lexington Revere at Anthem – Concord Badlands Rhodes Ranch Golf Club Tuscany Golf Club Cascata Siena Golf Club Arroyo at Red Rock Country Club Royal Links Golf Club Black Mountain Country Club Las Vegas National Desert Pines Golf Club The promotion is valid through April 15. It can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. You will be responsible for ...

As every golfer knows, the first few months of the season can be brutal on the ego. Sean Lanyi, head professional at TPC Las Vegas, has come up with a few golf tips to help build your confidence back steadily. 1. Arrive at the course early to allow enough time to stretch properly. 2. Create a warm-up game plan giving a blueprint of the shots to practice before tee off. 3. Follow the 20/20/20 rule. Set aside 20 minutes to practice putts, 20 minutes for greenside chip shots and bunker shots and 20 minutes for full swing shots with a wedge, 7 iron, ...

Big news for Las Vegas golfers. TPC Las Vegas, a PGA Tour host course, has a new offer called Player Privilege Program that gives regular golfers special benefits. You’ll get advance reservations, access to locker rooms and discounts on guest and group rates, lessons, food, and golf shop purchases. The program also includes a 15 percent discount on rooms. It’s pricey. The individual program runs $6,000 the first year but then drops to $4,000 for the third and following years. A corporate plan for up to four employees costs $18,000 the first year, $16,000 the second and $14,000 the third. ...

Rocker Alice Cooper, Real TV host John Daly, actor Richard Burgi, Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers, country music legend Rudy Gatlin, Davey Jones from The Monkees, Smashmouth’s Steve Harwell, actor Robert Hayes, former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien, Clint Holmes, actor Blair Underwood, Gary Valentine from King of Queens and John Ventimiglia from The Sopranos were all spotted at TPC Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event is held by Canon, U.S.A to help raise awareness of issues related to locating missing children.