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Attention, Class: 10 Qs with Steve Latimer and Niagara U. Women’s Golf

by Mo'Golf | Apr 4, 2011 | Rico's Rants

The first in our series of profiles of local college golf programs. Steve Latimer, head coach of the Niagara University women’s golf team, raced to complete our questions, and we thank him for it. 1. What does your program provide that is unique to...

Demo days

by Rico | Mar 31, 2011 | Rico's Rants

Demo’ed clubs at the Paddock Dome Demo Days over the weekend and made the following observations: It’s hard to hit a really bad shot indoors, off of a mat. Maybe someone could invent glasses that simulate a dome when we are on the actual course. For the...

To GPS or not to GPS

by Rico | Mar 21, 2011 | Rico's Rants

Now that I’ve had my Iphone for almost a year (after fighting the smart phone mania for many years), I must admit it is one of the coolest things I have ever owned. As a phone it is no better or worse than any other phones I’ve owned, but, the apps. ...

So you think you’re a golfer

by Rico | Mar 15, 2011 | Rico's Rants

Recently, while visiting friends, I was browsing through a ‘gamer’ magazine that belonged to their teenage son. Now I don’t normally read this kind of magazine, but, it was lying on the kitchen table so I decided to page through it to see what the...

The WGC 2011, etc.

by Rico | Mar 12, 2011 | Rico's Rants

Some random thoughts after two days of the WGC at Doral: Looking out of my window at a blustery, cold winter scene and watching golfers and fans in shorts and short-sleeved shirts in Miami, I asked myself ‘Why in God’s name do we choose to live in...

Batavia Country Club Review

by Mo'Golf | Mar 4, 2011 | Rico's Rants

If you are anything like me, I think your impression of Batavia Country Club may well be one of surprise. After getting off of the NYS Thruway and traveling a short distance through the Village of Batavia, you will soon find yourself on Batavia-Byron Road which is...