Rico, Author at BuffaloGolfer.com

Meeting Moe Norman

Posted by Rico | Dec 27, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

It was at the 2004 Canadian Women’s Open at The Legends on the Niagara that I had a very brief encounter with the legendary Moe Norman. For those of you who are not familiar with Moe, he was one of the most accomplished...

The 2011 ‘Rico’ Awards

Posted by Rico | Dec 19, 2011 | The Mouth |

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...

End of the year musings

Posted by Rico | Dec 13, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Here are some random thoughts to chew on as we wait the coming of real snow in Buffalo: Is Luke Donald really the best golfer in the world? I know that he led both the US and the European money lists, but, I wonder who would...

Notes from the Chevron

Posted by Rico | Dec 5, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Some random thoughts while watching the Chevron World Challenge: Is it me or is the name of this event just awful? Love him or hate him, when Tiger is in contention, the drama meter is pegged. From the announcers to the fans to...

GOP hopefuls on the links

Posted by Rico | Nov 23, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

With golf being a large part of the lives of many past (and current) presidents of the US, I thought it may help those aligned with the Republican Party to have a brief appraisal of the golfing abilities of the GOP’s slate...

Rooting for the Home Team

Posted by Rico | Nov 22, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Like most people (I presume), I root exclusively for the home team. So it was a no-brainer this past week to root for the good ‘ol US of A in the President’s Cup in Australia. Hey it was us agin’ them. Plus,...