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EDITOR’S LETTER
Spring is Here!
S pring is here, so get out there and
enjoy the numerous golf courses unique,” says Josh Hill, Vice President of
that surround you before the heat Marketing at Walters Golf.
comes! It is the perfect time, and
there are locals’ deals everywhere. As you can tell from our cover, Jonathan
The two courses that we highlight this Ogden opened up for Brian Hurlburt, free-
issue—The Legacy Golf Club and Rhodes lance writer for Las Vegas Golf and Leisure
Ranch Golf Club—are ready and waiting. As Magazine. “When it comes to Ogden, a
writer Bill Bowman so nicely puts it, regard- resident of Henderson, his athletic skills and
ing Legacy in Henderson, “The layout has got work ethic are what allowed him to become
the Vegas theme front and center as well as a one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL
couple of holes where players’ willingness to history and a first-ballot hall of famer,” writes
gamble will be put them to the test on risk/ Hurlburt. “Off the fairways and greens, Og-
reward shots.” And for Rhodes Ranch, “The den, along with his wife, Kema, is dedicated
course is one of those courses that players will to helping the community through the efforts
find enjoyable and playable…two traits neces- of the Jonathan Ogden Foundation. In previ-
sary to be a success.” ous years, Ogden held charity golf tourna-
ments to help raise funds and as this was
Also in this issue, Eric Dutt (President of written, plans were being finalized for a big
the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association bowling bash.”
and Vice President of Caesars Entertain-
ment, Rio Secco, Cascata and Butch Harmon Don’t forget to enjoy the tips of Golf
School of Golf) continues with his guest Fashionista Seema Sadekar, who ventures off
column. “This article will focus on the topic the golf course to share some of her workout
of junior golf, both in Las Vegas and nation- tips. For our travel piece, a family trip to
ally, some of its history and what needs to be San Diego is a must. Within our real estate
done to improve the quality of the junior golf pages, Eric Trump, Executive Vice President
landscape in Las Vegas. Without new players of Development and Acquisitions for Trump
coming into the game, golf courses don’t have Organization, shares his thoughts on the Las
future consumers.” We appreciate his time Vegas market and Trump International Hotel
and are happy to have his column continue! Las Vegas. Brian Hurlburt visits The View
Wine Bar and Kitchen at Tivoli Village. Bob
Other interesting golf topics in this issue Gourley takes you on a tour of local baker-
include the up and coming trend of the Golf- ies. And Nisha Sadekar shares her idea of a
board, available to you at Las Vegas National perfect 9 and 19 at Bali Hai Golf Club.
Golf Club. Learn to surf your way through 18
holes! Also of news, Bali Hai Golf Club and Thanks for reading!
Royal Links will host the Golf Digest Think
Young Play Hard Invitational golf tourna-
ment April 16 through 19 of 2015. “It’s flashy,
over-the-top, action-packed and completely
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Spring is Here!
S pring is here, so get out there and
enjoy the numerous golf courses unique,” says Josh Hill, Vice President of
that surround you before the heat Marketing at Walters Golf.
comes! It is the perfect time, and
there are locals’ deals everywhere. As you can tell from our cover, Jonathan
The two courses that we highlight this Ogden opened up for Brian Hurlburt, free-
issue—The Legacy Golf Club and Rhodes lance writer for Las Vegas Golf and Leisure
Ranch Golf Club—are ready and waiting. As Magazine. “When it comes to Ogden, a
writer Bill Bowman so nicely puts it, regard- resident of Henderson, his athletic skills and
ing Legacy in Henderson, “The layout has got work ethic are what allowed him to become
the Vegas theme front and center as well as a one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL
couple of holes where players’ willingness to history and a first-ballot hall of famer,” writes
gamble will be put them to the test on risk/ Hurlburt. “Off the fairways and greens, Og-
reward shots.” And for Rhodes Ranch, “The den, along with his wife, Kema, is dedicated
course is one of those courses that players will to helping the community through the efforts
find enjoyable and playable…two traits neces- of the Jonathan Ogden Foundation. In previ-
sary to be a success.” ous years, Ogden held charity golf tourna-
ments to help raise funds and as this was
Also in this issue, Eric Dutt (President of written, plans were being finalized for a big
the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association bowling bash.”
and Vice President of Caesars Entertain-
ment, Rio Secco, Cascata and Butch Harmon Don’t forget to enjoy the tips of Golf
School of Golf) continues with his guest Fashionista Seema Sadekar, who ventures off
column. “This article will focus on the topic the golf course to share some of her workout
of junior golf, both in Las Vegas and nation- tips. For our travel piece, a family trip to
ally, some of its history and what needs to be San Diego is a must. Within our real estate
done to improve the quality of the junior golf pages, Eric Trump, Executive Vice President
landscape in Las Vegas. Without new players of Development and Acquisitions for Trump
coming into the game, golf courses don’t have Organization, shares his thoughts on the Las
future consumers.” We appreciate his time Vegas market and Trump International Hotel
and are happy to have his column continue! Las Vegas. Brian Hurlburt visits The View
Wine Bar and Kitchen at Tivoli Village. Bob
Other interesting golf topics in this issue Gourley takes you on a tour of local baker-
include the up and coming trend of the Golf- ies. And Nisha Sadekar shares her idea of a
board, available to you at Las Vegas National perfect 9 and 19 at Bali Hai Golf Club.
Golf Club. Learn to surf your way through 18
holes! Also of news, Bali Hai Golf Club and Thanks for reading!
Royal Links will host the Golf Digest Think
Young Play Hard Invitational golf tourna-
ment April 16 through 19 of 2015. “It’s flashy,
over-the-top, action-packed and completely
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