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01-19-2010 , 04:06 PM

tickler08

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Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 53

I am travelling to Vegas in March and was wondering if there were any other PGA/CPGA members on here who could give me some insight if the courses there have reduced rates/cart fees for fellow professionals?

I was there two years ago and played TPC Las Vegas and their pro rate was $165 which is not much of a pro rate IMO. Yes it is better than the orginal price tag of $195 but when I was in Scottsdale, I had no problems getting on for 20/30$ at Troon North and other high end courses.

Just looking for some of your personal experiences with the local pros there.

Cheers

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01-19-2010 , 05:46 PM

Spenda

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you're coming out during the busiest time of the year, don't expect too many favors, in fact it's slightly discourteous to even be looking for a break in rate during the peak season.

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01-19-2010 , 05:53 PM

tickler08

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Discourteous? I don't think so.

I also failed to mention that I would be showing up with 7 other guests. But I do not expect comp rounds everywhere I go, I just politely make them aware that I am a fellow member and whatever deals they offer I kindly accept.

I would only expect someone to treat me as I would treat a fellow professional if they were to visit my course.

But thank you for your input. I do realise that peak season is the worst time to get any type of break in rate.

I think I am probably spoiled to live in the area I do, as it goes without saying that all pros get comped as long as they are not taking up prime time tee times.

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01-19-2010 , 06:24 PM

Spenda

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Vegas golf is a whole different animal, I wouldn't dream trying to get on anywhere for free/cheap when I worked out there during this time.

If your 7 guests are paying full rate then you can probably work something out better than $165. Being some random Canadian golf professional entitles you to just about nothing, but bringing out $1500+ in business should be enough to get you hooked up.

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01-20-2010 , 12:59 AM

tickler08

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Already got replies from HP at Tuscany and Wolf Creek and both offered me a cart fee of $30.

They are nicer than you thought.

But it does help that I am bringing 7 guys

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01-20-2010 , 01:13 AM

Spenda

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hope you realize how far away these courses are if you're staying on the strip

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01-20-2010 , 03:06 AM

bjohnson

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ill never be a professional golfer, but tickler sounds like a ****head.

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01-20-2010 , 09:00 AM

tickler08

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Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 53

Yeah I realise they are a bit of a drive. But they look like some of the the must play courses in the area. Wolf Creek is 90 minutes and Tuscan is 40 ish?

Spenda, I appreciate your help. Cheers.

p.s.-BJohnson must not have many friends if he has come to the conclusion that he dislikes me cause of this thread.....

ok, I am over it

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01-24-2010 , 12:25 AM

lozen

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Your best bet is to ign up to golfnow.com and check your mailbox for daily deals.

As a treat head to Mesquite and play Wolf Creek. They have one set of tees for the PGA members

Tuscany is also a treat

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