SNGA Spotlight – Bob Orgill, Executive Board Member
A common theme seems to be taking shape with our spotlight series about members of the Southern Nevada Golf Association. When interviewed, they spend most of the time discussing the game of golf and little about themselves.
Such is the case again this month as we feature Bob Orgill, a longtime member who currently serves on the executive board. Orgill was put on the spot very quickly by this writer when asked what his message to his fellow members would be. The answer was easy and readily came to him.
“As golfers, we need to support the organizations that help us, specifically the SNGA, PGA of America and United States Golf Association,” says Orgill, a 15.4 handicap who admits he might soon be down in the 14s. “Golfers need to understand why supporting these groups is important, but also understand why keeping an established handicap is important. I know this newsletter is for the members who have a GHIN handicap, but we should all be reminded to help promote the importance of the handicap to our fellow golfers. Unfortunately, a lot of golfers underestimate the reason for a handicap and that is a shame. This is a game of honor and integrity, and we all need to do our part to help spread the message.”
Orgill is a latecomer to the game of golf, taking up the sport in his 30s but soon becoming hooked, well, addicted, as Orgill described it. Orgill was a member of the old Sunrise Country Club developed by Chuck Ruthe and Jim Colbert, and then stayed on when it morphed into Stallion Mountain Country Club. These days he keeps his membership at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, but is also thinking about joining another private club.
He is now retired following a long business career, which included the co-founding and operating of Orgill/Singer and Associates Insurance Agency. His retirement will include plenty of golf and a continuation of his volunteer efforts for the SNGA and the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association. His plans are to actually become more involved, other than solely serving on the board.
“The dedication of our volunteers is truly remarkable,” says Orgill. “The men and ladies give selflessly of their time to help the game, never asking for anything in return. They are rules officials and course raters. They provide so many services that we don’t really even know about. They love the game unconditionally.”
Orgill’s final message is to urge more of the membership to get involved with the SNGA, and to become the next wave of people who will help the SNGA and the game of golf thrive in Southern Nevada.
That, it appears, will be a tough act to follow in regards to Bob Orgill and his years of service.
