I’m dashing off this quick little blurb about one month too late for Thanksgiving. I looked forward before I looked back at 2011. It was a memorable golfing year for me and I’d like to take the time to share those memories and gratitude with you.
Monthly Archive: December 2011
Dec 23
The Links At Ivy Ridge Review
The Links at Ivy Ridge opened its tees to the public in July of 2005. The course was a collaboration between the two owners and a number of area golf architects and shapers. The golf course has hosted US Amateur qualifiers and a number of area events. Set back from Main Street in Akron, LAIR …
Dec 23
Transit Valley Country Club Review
Transit Valley was built in 1921, in the midst of what many call the Golden Age of golf course architecture. At the time, building a course in East Amherst was truly considered to be in the country.
Dec 23
South Beach International Amateur: Round Three Report
After spending day two with each other, western New York’s duo of Chris Covelli and Jonathan Clark will split up for day four of the South Beach International Amateur. Covelli turned in a 77 for a 50th place tie at 226 (+14). Clark went one stroke higher with 78 and will tee off two groups …
Dec 21
South Beach International Amateur Report: Day Two
An ill wind must have blown in overnight in south Florida, as all but one contestant shot 70 or higher in round two. US Amateur champion Kelly Kraft added a 72 to his opening 66 to take a one-stroke lead over France’s Gary Stal. Unfortunately for the western New York contingent, the ill wind blew …
Dec 21
Renewed Focus On Fitness
If there’s a good thing about the cold weather and snow in Buffalo, it’s that it gives us an official off-season in our golfing lives. Off-seasons are important. Some times we need to step away from our pursuits in life to reanalyze what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong. It gives us time …
Dec 20
South Beach International Amateur Has A Bit Of Buffalo Spice After Round One
Buffalo’s Chris Covelli, enjoying tournament golf after a self-imposed hiatus from the competitive game, stands in 6th place after round one of the inaugural South Beach International Amateur in Miami.
Dec 19
The 2011 ‘Rico’ Awards
As we fast approach the end of 2011, it is time to award this years’ RICOS’ for outstanding achievement in professional golf. So after many long and grueling hours in a sweat lodge somewhere in Lackawanna, here goes:
Dec 17
Press Release: Midweek Lodging Specials at Holiday Valley 12/18 – 12/23
Winter has arrived at Holiday Valley – Come and enjoy time with family and friends with our great early season lodging deals!
Dec 17
WNY Contingent Crashes South Beach International Amateur
A posse of WNY amateur golfers is getting an early start on the 2012 Buffalo District amateur rankings. Chris Covelli, Jonathan Clark, Bill Gaffney, Jake Kreuz and Billy Hanes are in Miami, competing in the inaugural South Beach IAC, an event that runs Tuesday through Friday at Miami Beach and Normandy Shores golf courses.
Dec 17
Press Release: Tommy Hilfiger Fresh Perspective Classic American Golf Cool
For the Spring 2012 Tommy Hilfiger golf collection, the same design philosophy of bringing a fresh perspective to Classic American Cool styling was adhered to and the result is a collection true to the Tommy Hilfiger heritage and true to golf.
Dec 16
Deliberations
Musings are trending on BuffaloGolfer.Com. First that Rico’s Rants looked back at 2011, followed by The Mouth That Roars, who peered forward into 2012. Call me a plagiarist, call me unoriginal, call me a visionary…I’m doing both. I’ve gathered four salient issues of local interest and am tackling the leads-up and the fall-outs.
Dec 16
2012 Musings…
Earlier this week Rico mused about the year that was in golf, it’s inspired me to muse about the year ahead… ~ After Tiger Woods won the Chevron World Challenge in early December, giving him his first win since the fire hydrant, my first thought was, “I’ve got to write a column…” Then, I sat …
Dec 15
Golfweek Names Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course To Top 50 Casino Courses List
Grab a copy of the January edition of Golfweek to find Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course on the list of 50 Best Casino Courses. The course is one of only four courses in New York to make the list while the majority of courses are located in the Southwest.
Dec 15
University at Buffalo Club Golf Team Preps For Competition In 2012
Some 30 years ago, the University at Buffalo abandoned a number of varsity sports at the beginning of its ascent of the division I-A mountain. One of the victims of the purge was varsity golf. In 2012, UB will field a club golf team for the first time. Buoyed by a slate of officers including …
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