Which Golf Course Plays Host to PGA Tour Events in Las Vegas?

By Michael Joseph

Since 1983, the PGA Tour has hosted an event in Las Vegas. The event is always one of the most popular events on the schedule and draws huge crowds. Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

Played annually in October, the "Shriners" has been operating in Las Vegas since 2007 and is the second event of the PGA Tour season. It is held at the TPC Summerlin course.

Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational

Many of the best golf courses in Las Vegas have shared the hosting duties for the PGA Tour Events. From 1983 to 1988, the Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational was hosted by Spanish Trail County Club, Las Vegas Country Club, Desert Inn Country Club, Dunes Country Club, Showboat Country Club and Tropicana Country Club.

Las Vegas Invitational

From 1989 to 1999 and 2003, the Las Vegas Invitational was hosted by the TPC Summerlin, TPC Canyons, Bear's Best, Desert Inn Country Club, Las Vegas Country Club, Spanish Trail Country Club and Sunrise Golf Club.

Invensys Classic

The 2000 to 2002 Invensys Classic was held at the TPC of Summerlin.

Michelin Championship

The 2004 and 2005 Michelin Championship was hosted at TPC of Summerlin and TPC at Canyons.

About the Author

Michael Joseph is a golf industry professional in New Jersey. He has worked as a golf professional, instructor, and clubmaker. Joseph's education includes a degree in golf operations management and a certification in club-fitting from The Golf Academy of America (formally the San Diego Golf Academy). Joseph shares his golf experience and knowledge with others by writing articles for Demand Media Studios and Golflink.com.