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EDITOR’S NOTE

GOLF IS GOOD Most anyone would agree On page 42, our profile features LPGA and PGA professional
that 2020 was a rough year all around. A pretty Mackenzie Mack who began her journey in Las Vegas. This jour-
much unheard of type of year. If you search, ney now continues at Callaway Golf in Carlsbad, California, where
however, there are some positives. And golf Mack has been selected to become a leader within the multi-fac-
is one of those. Also almost across the board, eted company. Following the pages on Mack, we profile Boulder City
golf is seeing a resurgence. As writer Brian Municipal Golf Course, a local favorite for good reason.
Hurlburt shares, “Despite a forgettable 2020 for
most of us (or at least a-hope-to-forget feeling), As golf continues to thrive in Las Vegas, the professional scene gets
the resurgence of golf has been a silver lining another win. It’s time to add another chapter to the professional
in a year of much misery for many.” And lucky for us Las Vegans, golf tale, as the Korn Ferry Tour, home to future PGA TOUR stars
there are ample opportunities to enjoy the game of golf in our area. and also to those looking to get back onto the big tour, will come
Thankfully, locals and regional visitors are investing themselves in to Las Vegas. The Paiute Las Vegas Championship, scheduled the
supporting our local golf courses during a much-needed time. week of April 15-18, will be held at the Las Vegas Paiute Resort’s Sun
Mountain Course. The tournament will be the fifth event during the
Golf courses are a business just like any other with employees who Korn Ferry’s 2021 scheduled 21 events. For more information, see
are happy to be employed at this moment. And when it comes to page 60.
social distancing, you can’t beat golf while still enjoying time with
friends and family. I know many families that are introducing the And last, but not least, for those looking to take a short road trip for
next generation to the game; kudos to them for continuing on this some great golf make sure to flip to page 68 for information on some
great game in the next generation. We are doing the same! To read of the best golf courses offered up by the Palm Springs area.
the full story from Brian Hurlburt, please flip to page 52.
Thanks for reading,
In celebration of the resurgence of golf, we have many other great
stories in this issue. For those looking for top-notch instruction, look
no further than the High Performance Golf Institute at Reflection
Bay Golf Club. The institute—enjoyed by locals, visitors, and visit-
ing academies—is becoming known globally. See page 36 for more
information.

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