Native Links Golf Classic

3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Monday, October 14, 2019
TPC Las Vegas
9:00 AM Shotgun Start
4-Person Scramble – Best Ball

About the Native Links Golf Classic

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society invites you to the 3rd Annual Native Links Golf Classic to be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at TPC Las Vegas. Located in the footsteps of the scenic Red Rock National Park, minutes away from the famous Las Vegas Strip, TPC Las Vegas is “desert elegance” on display. 

All proceeds from the Native Links Golf Classic benefit the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. We welcome your support of In-Kind Donations which may include electronic merchandise, artwork, apparel, concert tickets, gift certificates, and golf equipment.

About AISES

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers. Founded in 1977, with a rapidly expanding membership of more than 4,700 individual members, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) sustains 190 chartered college and university chapters, 20 professional chapters, 2 tribal chapters, and 158 affiliated K-12 schools serving 55,000 + American Indian students. AISES has awarded over $12 million in academic scholarships to American Indian STEM students. Through scholarships and internships, workforce development and career resources, national and regional conferences, science fairs, leadership development and other programming, AISES is the undisputed leader in STEM opportunity in Indian Country.

Individual Registration: $400

Covers green fees, carts, range balls, breakfast, lunch and gift bag for each participant.

Team Registration: $1,500 

Up to four participants and covers green fees, carts, range balls, breakfast, lunch and gift bag for each participant.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place, Longest Drive (Men/Women), Closest to the Pin (Men/Women), and Putting Contest

Mulligans:$10 each or a book of 5 for $40

Golf Club Set Rentals: $65 (All rental golf club sets are ordered through AISES registration site).

Schedule: October 14, 2019

7:30 – 8:45 am - Check-in and Breakfast
9:00 am - Shotgun Start
2:00 pm - Awards Luncheon

Our Sponsors

Host Committee

  • Daniel Salgado - Chairman, Cahuilla Band of Indians 
  • Derek Valdo - CEO, Amerind Risk
  • Ernie Stevens Jr. - Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association
  • Jodi DiLasico - Director Tribal Gaming, BMM TestLab
  • Michael Michaels - Chairman, Sycuan Education Board of Directors 
  • Russ Witt - Director of Operations, Class II for Ainsworth Game Technology
  • Sarah EchoHawk - CEO, American Indian Science and Engineering Society
  • Stephen Lewis - Governor, Gila River Indian Community
  • Russ Witt - Director of Central Determinate Gaming, Incredible Technologies

Teams

  • AGEM 
  • B-Team Strategy
  • BMM TestLabs
  • Cahuilla Band of Indians
  • Carollo Engineers 
  • Cayuse Technologies, LLC.
  • Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos
  • Incredible Technology
  • JACK Entertainment
  • Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
  • Nishnaabe Consulting LLC
  • Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation
  • NuWu Cannabis Marketplace
  • Oneida Nation
  • Red Wagon Institute
  • Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
  • The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
  • Tule River Indian Tribe of California
  • Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Misson Indians 
  • Valleylab A Division of Tyco Health
  • Wilton Rancheria
  • Wipfli CPAs and Consultants 
     

Golf Sponsorship Packages

Holes 2-8, 10-17 (15): $500

  • Sponsor name/and or logo on one (1) hole sign during event
  • Option for insert in Golfer Gift Bags

Holes 1, 9, 18 (3): $1,000

  • Sponsor name/and or logo on one (1) hole sign during event
  • Option for insert in Golfer Gift Bags
  • Opportunity to display products or services to tournament participants at hole  
  • Ability to meet and greet players at your hole

Golfer Gift Bag Sponsorship: $4,000

  • Logo on Golfer Gift Bag
  • Recognition on Golf Cart Card 
  • Option for insert in Golfer Gift Bag
  • Social Media mentions 
  • Ability to meet and greet players at Registration and Awards Luncheon                      

    About the TPC Las Vegas Golf Course

    With a stunning backdrop of Red Rock Canyon, rugged natural landscape and the famed Las Vegas skyline, TPC Las Vegas (formerly known as TPC at The Canyons) is the only public PGA TOUR Facility in Nevada, making it a destination for celebrities, PGA TOUR players, novices and seasoned players alike. The Bobby Weed and Raymond Floyd design is a par 71, 7,104-yard layout providing multiple sets of tee boxes offering the ultimate experience in Las Vegas golf for players of all skill levels.

    Over the last decade, TPC Las Vegas has highlighted superb conditioning, a beautiful layout, excellent customer service and the overall “Highest Standards in the Golf industry” as either host or co-host to PGA TOUR and Champions Tour events. TPC Las Vegas served as host of the Champions Tour’s Las Vegas Senior Classic from 1997-1999 and the PGA TOUR’s Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Open from 2001 -2006. Playing at TPC Las Vegas offers golfers the chance to experience the same standards of quality and service that are typically reserved for the pros. Touring professionals that call TPC Las Vegas home include Kevin Na, Bill Lunde, Ryan Moore, Dean Wilson, Bob May, John Reigger, Alex Cejka, Ernie Gonzales, Craig Barlow, Charlie Hoffman and Bob Byman.

    Recognitions

    TPC Las Vegas was voted the “Best Upscale Resort Course” by Vegas Golfer and boasts a Four-Star rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play,” as well as one of the “50 Best Golf Courses for Great Service in North America.” Currently the 9th Ranked Course in Nevada (3rd in Las Vegas) by Golf Advisor, TPC Las Vegas is also known as one of the “Top Ten Best Golf Resorts in the USA” by Condé Nast Traveler. Honored with the 2013 Silver State Award, TPC Las Vegas has been named the best course in Nevada and the Best Golf Course in Summerlin 2017, allowing every guest to live the PGA TOUR experience, every day of the year. The TPC Las Vegas golf course is also prestigiously recognized as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System.

    TPC Las Vegas Fast Facts

    • TPC Las Vegas opened Nov. 1, 1996 as TPC at The Canyons
    • TPC at The Canyons changed its name to TPC Las Vegas on Dec. 10, 2007
    • TPC Las Vegas was the second course in Nevada to be certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
    • The Stadium Mounding behind 18th green is the exact height of the Stratosphere Casino 
    • TPC Las Vegas course elevation is on average 2,900 feet
    • Putts break towards Las Vegas Strip
    • Fairways are Bermuda, over seeded with winter Rye, greens are Pennlinks Bent
    • Tees:
      • TPC     7104    73.4/136
      • Blue    6769    71.0/128
      • White    6047    68.1/126
      • Red    5039    67.8/117

    Golf Club Rules and Regulations

    1. Soft spikes are recommended but not required.  No boots are allowed on the course.
       
    2. Dress code is strictly enforced; collared shirt required; no cut-offs, short shorts or tank tops.
       
    3. Golf carts are mandatory for all players. 

    Address

    TPC Las Vegas
    9851 Canyon Run Drive
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
    (702) 256 – 2000

     

    Directions 

    From the Las Vegas strip
    Taking I-15 North toward Salt Lake City, you will merge onto US-95 North by way of exit number 42A. Head North on US-95 until you reach the Summerlin Parkway Exit 81A. Take the Summerlin Parkway west to Rampart and exit. Then, make a left onto Rampart and continue south approximately 1/2 mile until you reach Canyon Run Drive. You will see the JW Marriott on your right. At the traffic light, make a right onto Canyon Run Drive. TPC Las Vegas is located approximately 1 mile up on your left.