Registration Is Now Open for $125,000 Nevada Open

Mesquite, Nevada, a golf mecca located 80 miles north of Las Vegas, is once again the host of the Nevada Open, a tournament that has been played for more than four decades. Some of the top aspiring golfers in the United States will compete for a total purse of $125,000 during the event, presented by Mesquite Gaming, which will be played November 7 – 10 at both CasaBlanca Golf Club and Palms Golf Club.

Registration is now open and the tournament is projected to sell out once again. Interested professionals and amateurs can visit NVOpen.com for all information and reservations.

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 and the entry fee is $350. Amateur entrants will be screened by the tournament committee and those selected will be contacted personally. All entry fees include accommodations for three nights at CasaBlanca Resort. The event is free to all spectators.

Back for the second year is a special pro-am scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 at The Palms while the professional competition is scheduled for Nov. 8 – 10 at both the CasaBlanca and Palms courses. Proceeds from the pro-am will benefit Mesquite Junior Golf. The pro-am will feature a special prize purse for professionals and amateur golfers. Professionals can bring their own amateur team or Nevada Open officials will pair interested professionals with a team of three amateurs. Registration for the pro-am is also now open on the website.

“We are thrilled that the players will again be playing for $125,000 and the lucrative purse paired with the quality of courses and Mesquite hospitality continually attracts some of the top aspiring golfers,” said Christian Adderson, corporate sales manager for Mesquite Gaming. “Several who have played here are now on the PGA Tour, including Graham Delaet and Tony Finau. Last year’s champion, Air Force veteran Tom Whitney, is now playing on the PGA Tour LatinoAmerica. The pro-am has also now become an annual tradition and offers a chance for everyday golfers to play with the future stars.”

Among the champions of the Nevada Open throughout its history are Robert Gamez, Vic Wilk, Kevin Penner and Tom Lehman. Other notables who have played in the tournament include PGA TOUR players Craig Barlow, Boyd Summerhayes, Kevin Stadler and Champions PGA TOUR player Jay Don Blake.

The Nevada Open is presented by Mesquite Gaming (CasaBlanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel/Casino), and also sponsored by the Mesquite Resort Association.

About the Mesquite courses

The Cal Olson-designed CasaBlanca Golf Club lies etched into the wetlands of the Virgin Valley. This beautiful course winds in and out of the Virgin River basin offering a challenging course with a scenic landscape. The golf course offers five sets of tees allowing golfers of all abilities an exciting golf experience. The 18-hole, par 72 championship course plays to a total of 7,036 yard from the tips.

The Palms championship course features two distinct nines. The front nine presents wide fairways and large water features accented with mature palm trees. The back nine offers a thrill ride of elevated tee boxes and places a premium on shot making. The 15th hole has fantastic view of the Virgin River Valley and a chance to let the big dog eat. The Palms plays to 6,804 yards from the tips and is a par 72 course.

More info: nvopen.com

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