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PGA of America

LAS VEGAS PROS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE CELEBRITY HANGOUT

uring the annual PGA of America, Southwest Section, opgolf Las Vegas is over the top on every level and contin-
Southern Nevada chapter awards dinner at TPC Summer- ually attracts A-list celebrities to the mega-venue at MGM
Dlin in January, several top PGA of America pros in South- TGrand. Topgolf Las Vegas is four stories with two pools,
ern Nevada plus some non-pros were recognized for annual distinc- cabanas, chairman suite, restaurants, live stage, bars, high-tech hitting
tion. Leading the way was outgoing TPC Summerlin general manager bays and a dazzling, game-infused landing area. Plus, hundreds of
and chapter president Lee Smith who took home the golf professional televisions of every size, scope and detail.
of the year award. Smith is now general manager at Liberty National Coming to Topgolf Las Vegas April 14 is the new Academy of Coun-
Golf Club in New Jersey, the host course of the 2017 Presidents Cup. try Music Topgolf Teeoff. The charity event is an update to the ACM
Lifting Lives Golf Classic and will be hosted by Lady Antebellum and
OTHER ANNUAL CHAPTER AWARD HONOREES WERE: Darius Rucker.
» Tim Peterson, assistant pro Other celebrities who have hit there and events that have been held
» Troy Helseth, player of the year at Topgolf Las Vegas include Tiger Jam, Shriners Hospitals for Children
» Tom Fischer, senior player of the year Open media night, Lake Las Vegas Classic VIP Night, Vegas Golden
Knights viewing parties, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Bryce
» Matt Henderson, player development Harper, Kenny Smith, the Backstreet Boys, Lebron Jams, Ellen, and
» Shawna Elliott, junior golf leader many, many more.
» Jason Edmiston, teacher of the year
» Kyle Helms, Horton Smith award
» Scot Grimes, Bill Strausbaugh award
» Jonathan Waddington, public merchandiser of the year
» Mike Messner, private merchandiser of the year
» Bill Foley, citizen of the year
» Brian Hurlburt, lifetime achievement award
» Ken Young, person of the year
UNLV Professional Golf Management program coordinator Kendall
Murphy is the new chapter president.

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