While no official statement was given as to why Tiger Woods missed the event that raises funds for his foundation, it seemed fair to assume that rehabilitating his back should be the main focus.
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There is nothing tragic about the demise of Woods the golfer or man, so when headlines about him being arrested dominated news cycles Monday, any reaction beyond a momentary glimpse of interest was a waste.
Former Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers and Mike Rozier play golf to assist Susan Spencer’s A Level Playing Field foundation for Las Vegas’ inner-city youth.
Dr. Joe Johnson is an avid golfer and has been practicing medicine in Henderson since 1977. He originally moved to Las Vegas in 1976 to serve as the flight surgeon for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Tiger Woods will host his 19th annual Tiger Jam on Friday and Saturday, and Lon Kruger will be the main host of the 10th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Las Vegas Classic from Sunday through Tuesday.
Mackenzie Mack’s life in golf began as a little girl playing with her “second family,” the Valley View Golf Club, a distinguished group of African-American golfers who have been a part of the Las Vegas community since 1958.
The local U.S. Open qualifier was Monday at SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, a course that is spectacular and picturesque but perhaps better suited for bighorn sheep.
Shane Sigsbee grew up playing golf in McKinney, Tex., located 37 miles north of Dallas and one of those Southwestern towns with a water tower as a primary landmark. Now, his company backs poker players worldwide.
In 1976, Vince Papale was a 30-year-old bartender and substitute teacher who decided to attend open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite not playing football in college and only a little in high school, he made the NFL team’s roster.
