Rory Is #1
Ever since Rory McIlroy came on the professional golf scene, it has been almost pre-ordained that he would someday become the number one golfer in the world. After this past weekend’s win at the Honda Classic, this...
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February Golf
Posted by Rico | Feb 7, 2012 | Rico's Rants |
As I was walking towards the 18th green at Terry Hills in Batavia this past Saturday, I thought to myself that golfing doesn’t get a whole lot better than this. Under blue skies with just a hint of a breeze, this round...
Read MoreThe Masters vs. The US Open
Posted by Rico | Jan 29, 2012 | Rico's Rants |
I don’t necessarily disagree with Mo’Golf anointing the US Open as the best pro tournament on US soil, but, in my opinion, The Masters has to rate pretty high up the food chain. The Masters, and the US Open have so...
Read MoreThe Azores, Pt. 2
Posted by Rico | Jan 17, 2012 | Rico's Rants |
Even on an enlisted man’s meager salary, golfing in the Azores was inexpensive. Arriving on the island without any golfing equipment, our foursome was able to purchase new clubs (Ram), Naugahyde bags, shoes, balls and...
Read MoreThe Azores, Pt. 1
Posted by Rico | Jan 8, 2012 | Rico's Rants |
I recently got to thinking about my golfing history. One of the most interesting was my time golfing in the Azores during my stint in the USN. The golf course was perched at the top of the third island (Terciera) in a chain of...
Read MoreHello, Winter
Posted by Rico | Jan 3, 2012 | Rico's Rants |
The ground is covered with a blanket of snow and it’s as cold outside as Dick Cheney’s heart. Yes, Old Man Winter has finally decided to visit our fair city. Now, normally I look forward to winter with about the...
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