It's Viva Las Vegas for Harris

Former PGA Cup player Jamie Harris carded three sparkling rounds to hit the jackpot in the Las Vegas Classic Pro-Am.

The Nevill Golf Club pro held off challenges from James Davies (Mile End) and defending champion James Ablett (Lee on the Solent) to win the Stableford format over 54 holes.

The opening round was staged at the stunning Cascata Golf Club, built specifically to feel like a private club for the casino high-rollers of Las Vegas. 

Harris took full advantage of the pristine course conditions and perfect Nevada weather to open up an early three point lead over Ablett with Pro-Am Tour regulars Darren Prosser and James Davies two points back in third.

Round two at Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas saw Davies shoot a best of the day 35 points to narrow the gap on Harris, and to help his team move into contention in the team event. 

But in the final round at Las Vegas Paiute Resort Wolf Course, Harris secured 37 points for a 109 point total - good enough to claim the individual title, and assist his team to win the Pro-Am team event, and claim $2,100 in prizemoney.

** Winning Team (l-r) Nick Hill, Jamie Harris, Carolyn Beach & Richard Beach.

American Golf Holiday founder John Hooper said: “Once again Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, lived up to its reputation by providing 24-hour thrills and entertainment for all the competitors.

“In addition, all the competitors stayed at the iconic five-star Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip where they enjoyed exclusive privileges including access to the VIP Diamond Lounge - with its open bar - normally the domain of high-roller gamblers.”

The Las Vegas Classic Pro-Am is just one of The American Golf Holiday’s Pro-Am Tour events. Other events include: The Pinehurst Classic, The Sawgrass Classic, The Pro-Am Tour at Pebble Beach, The Arizona Classic, The California Classic & The Scottsdale Classic, along with tailor-made golf holidays and spectator packages to The US Masters at Augusta and The Ryder Cup.

Further information can be obtained from The American Golf Holiday, telephone 023 8046 5885, or at their web-site www.pro-amtour.com.