After a brief absence from BuffaloGolfer.com, I am glad to say I am back. And just in time for the most crucial part of the golf season and, more importantly, the most exciting time in college golf. Today, the NCAA Championships will start at Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., with more than the …
Monthly Archive: May 2012
May 31
2012 NYSPHSAA Boy’s Golf State Championship Update
What: 2012 NYSPHSAA Boy’s Golf STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Where: Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. When: June 2-4, 2012. 36 Hole Medal Play Event which will take place on Sunday, June 1st and Monday June 2nd. Who: The Top (9) Players in all of Section VI (62 School Districts / Golf Teams) …
May 28
I Miss The Duff On Memorial Day
Before anyone worries, the Traveling Duff is alive and well in western New York. Unfortunately for us, he’s neither alive nor well on BuffaloGolfer.Com. The Duff made one of those decisions a few years back to sacrifice a hobby/pastime/vice for the call of duty and family. While it wasn’t a life-threatening move, it eliminated his …
May 28
Captain? CAPTAIN! What’s Behind Being Captain?
An announcement looms, concerning the captains for the 2013 Presidents’ Cup. The rumor is that Nick Price will debut for the International side, while Fred Couples is suspected of returning for a third tour of duty. As always, a decision opens a can of controversial worms and this one is no different. Why should Fred …
May 28
Harvest Hill’s 16th Selected As Best In Area
Thank goodness for the politicians. They seem to enjoy the vagaries of voting. We at BG.C are mystified by voter turn-out over the past month. Wait, let’s get to the congratulations first!
May 28
WNYPGA SUNY Delhi Junior Tour @ Chili CC
The low round of the day at Chili Country Club in Scottsville, NY was turned in by Christine Schmitt in the Girls 18-hole division, a one-over par 73. Congratulations to all who competed.
May 25
WNY Assistants Association @ The Park Country Club
Friday, May 25, 2012 Special Thanks to Eddie Suchora, PGA for his purse contribution, to everyone at The Park Country Club for their hospitality and to Jeff Beaver & Titleist, our 2012 Sponsor.
May 24
Sponsor Specials: 5-24-2012
As Memorial Day weekend nears, we want to alert you to specials that our sponsors are sending your way. Take a look below and enjoy the savings at the area’s finest golf courses.
May 24
Hundred Hole Hike Partners with TRUE linkswear to Launch Limited-Edition Shoes
(Chicago, Illinois) – Hundred Hole Hike (HHH) – the global giving platform supporting charitable fundraising by “golf marathoners” who will play and walk at least 100 holes in one day – announces the launch of three limited-edition HHH shoes created by leading minimalist golf footwear manufacturer TRUE linkswear.
May 24
WNY PGA Fun Tour for kids ages 5-9
The Pee Wee Tour is designed for kids to have FUN and learn the game of golf in order to prepare them for the Western New York Junior Tour. Membership includes access into both 3 and 5 hole events and all kids must have an adult CADDIE for them. All Caddies and Kids must attend …
May 22
Hit it far
The Holy Grail for most golfers (at least most male golfers) is to be able to crush, bomb, hammer or destroy their drive. If anyone doubts this, just watch the ads on televised golf. Mixed in with the ads for golf buddy getaways or spiffy looking shirts are a preponderance of ads promising one the …
May 21
2012 Section VI Boy’s State Golf Qualifier
Ryan Kauffman of Iroquois eked out a 1-stroke victory over Depew’s Andrew Romano in the Section VI State qualifier at Diamond Hawk. Both players had rounds of 80 in the morning 18, but Kauffman played the third nine in even-par 36 to Romano’s 37. Rounding out the nine-man team that will represent western New York …
May 21
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel Pro Am @ Elkdale CC
Elkdale CC – Salamanca, NY – Monday, May 21, 2012 - The 2011 Professional Player of the Year, Dwayne Randall, gets his first win in 2012 by posting a 3-under par 67 at Elkdale CC. Randall along with his professional partner Brian Tolnar also take first place in the best 2 of 5 event with the …
May 21
Apologies to Dande Farms
It’s curious how wavelengths work. Not the ones you learn about in physics, but the arbitrary ones that find their way into phrases like “you and I are on the same wavelength.” A viewer named Tom E. and I share one.
May 20
Byrncliff Resort Claims Best 15th Hole in Buffalo-Niagara
When a course claims two-thirds of the vote in a 90-ballot election, we’re impressed. When a course organizes over 600 supporters and garners two-thirds of the chads in a 1000-vote contest, we’re (pick an adjective, please) aghast, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, bewildered, staggered…you get the message.
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