Registration open for 2019 Nevada Open
By Julian Lupo
Mesquite, a golf mecca located 80 miles north of Las Vegas, will once again host Nevada’s longest-running professional golf tournament, the Nevada Open. This year, the 54-hole event will take place Nov. 5–7 and will be played on Mesquite Gaming’s most prestigious courses, the CasaBlanca Golf Club and Palms Golf Club. Registration for one of the most respected and anticipated golf tournaments in Nevada is now open.
This year’s tournament features a $150,000 prize purse. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for the amateur competitions. Over the years, Nevada Open spectators have seen the field of players include Tony Finau, Nate Lashley, Charlie Hoffman, Craig Barlow, Boyd Summerhayes, Kevin Stadler, and Jay Don Blake along with notable past champions Robert Gamez, Vic Wilk, Kevin Penner, and Tom Lehman.
“Mesquite is such a great golf destination, and Mesquite Gaming is proud that the Nevada Open is a part of that tradition and one of the top professional tournaments in the fall season,” said Christian Adderson, tournament director for Mesquite Gaming. “The prize money is lucrative at $150,000, and the weather is perfect. We’re looking forward to seeing the top professional golfers from around the country come and enjoy all our resort destination has to offer.”
The entry fee for non-affiliated professionals is $725. The fee for PGA of America golf professionals is $500 while Southern Nevada PGA of America professionals are offered a rate of $450. Amateurs are welcome to compete for an entry fee of $350. The tournament committee will review all amateur applications, and those who solidify a spot in the field will be contacted personally. All entry fees include accommodations for three nights at CasaBlanca Resort. The event is free to all spectators.
Interested professionals and amateurs may visit casablancaresort.com for information. For more information on Mesquite Gaming, visit mesquitegaming.com.
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