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.