Rico, Author at BuffaloGolfer.com

Technology Debate, Again

Posted by Rico | Aug 14, 2011 | Rico's Rants, The Mouth |

Recently Nick Faldo and another talking head were discussing the state of technology and professional golf. They both agreed that equipment and ball technology have almost mandated that courses hosting PGA events need to be in...

Where have you gone, Joe Dimaggio?

Posted by Rico | Aug 11, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

While Simon & Garfunkel bemoaned the loss of the American hero, those of us who are avid devotees of pro golf cannot give up on our fixation with Tiger Woods. But, we need to ask ourselves, why is that? While certainly the...

Ball Positioning For Proper Contact & Flight

Posted by Rico | Jul 25, 2011 | Tom Tucker |

If you consistently make good wedge swings with no slide and no significant collapsing of your hands and wrists, the bottom of your swing will occur at a spot about two inches forward of the center of your stance. To verify this...

Porter Cup Media Day

Posted by Rico | Jul 20, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Recently, I had the opportunity (thanks, Mo) to attend the Porter Cup Media Day at Niagara Falls CC. First, let me say that this was a class act put on by a class organization. After a nice buffet lunch on the patio overlooking...

The Sandbagger

Posted by Rico | Jun 29, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Sandbag – a bag filled with sand used in fortification. To deceive someone about one’s capabilities. Does any sport toss the word sandbagger around more than golf? It seems like every time someone shoots an...

We are how we golf

Posted by Rico | Jun 28, 2011 | Rico's Rants |

Fourteen of the past 17 presidents of the US have golfed to some degree of frequency and ability while performing their presidential duties. The only non-golfers were Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter. While the...