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TURF REMOVAL PROJECT RESULTS IN NEW LOOK AT ANGEL PARK GOLF CLUB AND THE LEGACY GOLF CLUB
Project estimated to conserve approximately 80 million gallons of water per year
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – OB Sports Golf Management, management group for Angel Park and The Legacy Golf Clubs, recently completed an ambitious turf removal project designed to limit the amount out-of-play turf on two of its Las Vegas golf clubs. The project, conducted in conjunction with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), removed approximately 70 acres of turf at Angel Park alone, which translates into nearly a 28 percent reduction of turf overall at the 36-hole facility.
“Despite public perception, golf courses are very efficient users of water,” said Phil Green, President of OB Sports. “We have computerized irrigation systems; well schooled agronomists and superintendents on staff; sophisticated weather monitoring systems that help us efficiently manage water consumption and a number of years ago we converted from potable water to effluent. Although that’s a great start, we are still looking for ways to conserve water and this project is certainly helping us accomplish that goal.”
Roughly 33 acres of turf was removed from Angel Park’s 18-hole Mountain Course and nearly as much from the 18-hole golf course at The Legacy Golf Club. Since the turf was being removed from out-of-play areas, all of the golf courses remained open for public play during the process.
“The new Southwest Desert look has received rave reviews by the golfers,” said Bill Rohret, Director of Maintenance at Angel Park Golf Club. “Some of the regulars have literally stopped me out on the golf course to compliment our work. But not only does it look great, we estimate that we will conserve somewhere around 80 million gallons of water per year.”
In the end the project will positively impact several aspects of play. Aesthetically speaking, it delivers a more visually appealing product that basically appears like a modern golf course redesign. And although there is certainly less turf, the removal focuses on out-of-play areas that average golfers don’t typically find anyway. Time spent per round is expected to decrease due to the fact that golf balls will be easier to find in desert landscaping than they are in the long rough. Plus, in some areas the turf was removed and sloping mounds were formed in place of the turf. This may allow errant golf balls to bounce or roll back onto the playing surface.
The Legacy Golf Club, a true test of golf at 7,233 yards from the back tees, is conveniently located 10 minutes from McCarran International Airport. The 10th hole may be the most recognizable in Las Vegas with tee boxes in the shape of a spade, club, diamond and heart. The rest of the course is memorable as well, especially the “Devil’s triangle,” holes 11, 12 and 13 that are crisscrossed with desert canyons and lava outcroppings. In fact, the 13th hole recently received honorable mention as “The Best Par-4 in Las Vegas” by VegasGolfer magazine in its annual poll of readers and staffers. | Book your tee time at The Legacy Golf Club online now.
Press Release By Kris Strauss, OB Sports
Last Minutes Father’s Day Gift
Now you’ve done it. You have waited until the VERY last possible minute to get dear old Dad a gift. Well no worries, you can order a Golf Gift Certificate online and it will be delivered to his email inbox in minutes. How is that for easy? You can pick the amount and Dad picks the city (Las Vegas, Phoenix-Scottsdale, San Diego or Palm Springs) and the course. Gift Certificates don’t expire and can be redeemed for greens fees, golf car, range balls, rental clubs, and/or transportation.
New Online Golf Gift Certificates Launched
It is now easier than ever to purchase Showtime Golf Gift Certificates through our new online checkout! In just a few moments, you can buy a Golf Gift Certificate good at any of our Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Diego area courses.
5 Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to numerous wonderful golf courses, but there are plenty of other fun and exciting things to do while in town. In fact, there is something for every budget and every member of the family! Here are a few suggestions:
- Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour The Grand Canyon South Rim National Park is a beautiful scenic bus journey from Las Vegas. When you prefer not to fly or want to sit back and relax, choose this tour to get you to the Canyon in comfort. There will be many photo stops along the way, including Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
- All American Helicopter Tour Experience the Grand Canyon by air! Fly in an air-conditioned helicopter from Las Vegas to the west rim of the canyon for a champagne picnic. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you fly over the mighty Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and finally, over the ever-changing Las Vegas Strip.
- Half Day Kayaking on Lake Mead Click here for more information. Is time a factor and you can’t spend an entire day on the river? Join this tour to spend a few relaxing hours of kayaking on Lake Mead and the best part is, no experience is required, making this the perfect trip for all outdoor enthusiasts.
- The Vegas Mob Tour Click here for more information. For a period in history, Las Vegas had a dubious reputation thanks to colorful characters like Bugsy Siegel and Anthony ‘the Ant’ Spilotro (the real life character played by Joe Pesci in Casino). Combined with suicides, murders and skimming, Las Vegas has nothing short of a colorful past. Discover all this and more on this fascinating 2 hour tour!
- The Sunset Tour hat better way to end the day and start your evening than by jetting off to the magnificent Grand Canyon? Enjoy magnificent views from both above and below the imposing Canyon walls. On your return journey, you have the best seats in the house as you fly over the hustle, bustle and shimmering lights of the Strip.