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A Great Party, A
Wonderful Success
The 2017 Lake Las Vegas Classic
STORY BY LYNN LEISSLER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY JERRY CLARKSON
he party’s over, and what a party it was. Over 1,000 folks brought their appetites to the Feast on Saturday
night––a feast in the true sense of the word. Watching much of the
The inaugural Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic at food prepared and plated gave one the impression of viewing over 15
TReflection Bay Golf Club was deemed a success by all. Those live cooking shows at the same time. Entrées ran the spectrum of sim-
who put in untold hours to organize and make it happen looked tired pler fare to more exotic gourmet offerings, and all were delicious. Small
by Saturday evening––the happy, satisfied kind of tired that comes with plates were filled with large bites and desserts. No one had to be asked
a job well done. The non-profit event will be donating all net proceeds twice to enjoy the delectable sweets. Guests ate, then went back for
to Keep Memory Alive and the Southern Nevada Leukemia and Lym- seconds, or at someone’s urging—“Did you try…?”—to sample another
phoma Society. amazing food treat.
For golfers and guests, the weekend started with a bang at the VIP Throughout the evening, people popped into the Silent Auction
Party at Topgolf Las Vegas, Thursday night October 26. Appetizers and room to see what they might wish to buy and to check on the status of
beverages were enjoyed while all 12 reserved Topgolf hitting bays were their bids. The attractively displayed items included lodging, winery
constantly filled as friends battled it out in one of many game options. packages, outdoor recreation, catered dinners, restaurant offerings,
clothing accessories, salon services, spa packages, artwork, sporting
On Friday, over 45 teams participated in a golf tournament—the events and memorabilia, weekend trips, and big-ticket vacation pack-
course full of golfers, beverage carts, and hole-sponsor displays. And, of ages. That’s only a small sampling of the large generosity.
course, the usual whoops and groans that accompany any golf game.
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