by Mo'Golf | Jul 9, 2012 | Mo' Golf
Those were the words of my generous and patient caddy, Eric Hoxsie, as we surveyed my 35-yard approach to the 18th green. My 2012 Erie County Amateur experience was ending, not with a bang, but with the potential for another missed putt or three. It had been that...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 8, 2012 | Mo' Golf
A mighty storm cell was enough to upset the apple cart, albeit only briefly. The long-anticipated (about 100 years) commemoration of the 1912 USGA Open at Grover Cleveland teed off at 8 am on Saturday, July 7th. A mid-morning electrical storm delayed play for an hour...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 7, 2012 | Mo' Golf
If you didn’t catch the time-stopping, earth-shattering news, the Right Reverend Mo’ Golf, prelate of the belly putter, hit the first tee shot of the inaugural Erie County Amateur. There is a separate post on the actual (not fictional) goings-on at that...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 6, 2012 | Mo' Golf
Once again, the finest golf courses in Buffalo-Niagara have come through with some terrific new deals for the golfing public of western New York. Take advantage of the ones you like below. Chestnut Hill Country Club Join Our Morning Shotgun-Play in our 8:00am shotgun...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 4, 2012 | Mo' Golf
Springville Country Club is “that” course that folks pass by on their way to ski country. It used to receive more glances, before the 219 extension (what is it, 3 miles long?) was opened behind the fast food district, taking travelers on a different...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 3, 2012 | Mo' Golf
The family and friends of John J. Fiore are hosting the Third Annual John J. Fiore Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 18th at 1pm at The Niagara County Golf Course in Lockport, NY. On February 12, 2009, John passed away on Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York....
by Mo'Golf | Jul 2, 2012 | Mo' Golf
On July 2, 2012 in Rochester, NY, the SUNY Delhi Tour made its way to Brook-Lea country club. Evan Gaesser and Corey Haas won their respective divisions. Boys 13-15 1 Evan Gaesser 7 4 2 m/c Colin Dubnik 79 3 m/c Andrew Fedele 79 Christian Chapman 79 Peyton Steigerwald...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 2, 2012 | Mo' Golf
The Ellicottville Pro Am event raised approximately $5000 for the local library- PGA Professional Kirk Stauffer of Pine Acres CC, Bradford, PA, fired a 4-under 66 to win the professional division while host PGA Professional Steve Carney captured low senior Pro....
by Mo'Golf | Jul 1, 2012 | Mo' Golf
One of the perquisites of directing a tweener-aged golf camp is the exposure to shorter courses. We have executive layouts in the area, like Delaware Park (sub-70 pars with more than 5 par three holes) but the true par three course is all 3s, all the time. Mike Keiser...
by Mo'Golf | Jul 1, 2012 | Mo' Golf
New York State Golf Association members wishing to participate in the 2012 New York State Amateur Championship at Elmira Country Club (July 17-19) are getting another opportunity to qualify for the event. Once sectional qualifying has been completed on July 2, entry...
by Mo'Golf | Jun 30, 2012 | Mo' Golf
As Independence Day in the USA approaches, here are a few bargoons that our generous sponsors wish to float your way. Head out to Arrowhead and Seneca Hickory Stick (mentioned below) or any of our other sponsor locales for great golfing deals. Arrowhead Golf Club From...
by Mo'Golf | Jun 30, 2012 | Mo' Golf
James Blackwell, the 2011 NYSGA Junior Amateur champion, the 2012 International Junior Masters runner-up and a committed scholarship athlete at Ball State University, received an invitation to the 2012 Porter Cup invitational golf tournament at Niagara Falls country...
by Mo'Golf | Jun 30, 2012 | Mo' Golf
For those who were on the course, it seems that a bit of Seve Ballesteros descended on the East Aurora country club course on Friday afternoon. Trouble for local supporters was, the hands of James Blackwell weren’t responsible. After winning the qualifying medal...
by Mo'Golf | Jun 28, 2012 | Mo' Golf
James Blackwell…David Marin…Joey Savoie…Matt Van Niekirk. One of these four will earn the title of 2012 East Aurora International Junior Masters champion. The first two won by 4&3 scores, while Savoie claimed a 2&1 victory and Van Niekirk...
by Mo'Golf | Jun 28, 2012 | Mo' Golf
BEAVERTON, Ore. (June 28, 2012) – Nike Golf’s non-stop innovation is in full swing as its footwear team continues to thrive on inspiration from Nike Athletes. The most recent idea born from Nike Athlete input is the new men’s Nike Lunar Swingtip shoes that pay...
