by Mo'Golf | Dec 29, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Many folks in the know have a problem with Robert Trent Jones, Senior. His golf courses, they say, are too punitive, too penal. He is in love with the carry over water, they say. The reality is, he came of age after the ground-loving, ground-hugging, golden-age...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 28, 2011 | Mo' Golf
River Oaks Golf Club, designed by the late and mad Scotsman, Desmond Muirhead, is quite unique among private clubs in western New York. Opened in 1972, the course hosted LPGA events its first two years of existence, then later served as course for informal Pro-Am...
by mouth | Dec 28, 2011 | The Mouth
Honestly, I’ve never paid much attention to Rod Pampling. Guy’s a great player who puts his name on the front page of a leader board from time to time. He has his good days, his bad days and the occasional great one. He’s a player you recognize but rarely seek out if...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 27, 2011 | Mo' Golf
There is certainly something about the holidays that works against fitness. Marie and I had to postpone our 12/24 session until 12/27, and I had even less time than normal for exercise during the run-up to the Christmas celebrations. Given all that, you’d think...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 27, 2011 | Mo' Golf
MAUMEE, OH – Henry-Griffitts – the seminal force in custom club fitting for 28 years and the originator of the clubfitting cart – is proud to unveil www.randyhenrygolf.com, the new website for Randy Henry’s Dynamic Golf, the world-renowned...
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 Canadian golfers of all time and surely...
by mouth | Dec 26, 2011 | The Mouth
Mo’Golf inspired me last week when he gave thanks for his favorite golf memories of 2011. I’ve always believed it’s important to look back for a short time before we begin moving forward. I’m hopeful Scrambler, Rico and everyone else on the site will jump in with...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 25, 2011 | Mo' Golf
When I was about 14, some 10 years before he passed (respect), my left-handed maternal grandfather announced that he and I would hit the local goat track. Stanley (my middle namesake) had been a steel man with an engineering mind at Pratt & Letchworth for years,...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 24, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Chris Covelli lives in Buffalo and qualified in 2011 for the Porter Cup, where he tied for 76th. After a respite from the game, Covelli returned in full force to competition this year, finishing 5th in the year-long district points race, buoyed by a runner-up finish...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 23, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Jonathan Clark, the 2010 International Junior Masters champion from Elma, NY, is currently working full-time on his golf game in Tampa, Florida. He competed this week in the inaugural South Beach International Amateur championship in Miami, Florida, where he tied for...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 23, 2011 | Mo' Golf
I’m dashing off this quick little blurb about one month too late for Thanksgiving. I looked forward before I looked back at 2011. It was a memorable golfing year for me and I’d like to take the time to share those memories and gratitude with you. ~The...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 23, 2011 | Mo' Golf
The Links at Ivy Ridge opened its tees to the public in July of 2005. The course was a collaboration between the two owners and a number of area golf architects and shapers. The golf course has hosted US Amateur qualifiers and a number of area events. Set back from...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 23, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Transit Valley was built in 1921, in the midst of what many call the Golden Age of golf course architecture. At the time, building a course in East Amherst was truly considered to be in the country. The layout is shoehorned into an undersized plot of land, bordered by...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 23, 2011 | Mo' Golf
After spending day two with each other, western New York’s duo of Chris Covelli and Jonathan Clark will split up for day four of the South Beach International Amateur. Covelli turned in a 77 for a 50th place tie at 226 (+14). Clark went one stroke higher with 78...
by Mo'Golf | Dec 21, 2011 | Mo' Golf
An ill wind must have blown in overnight in south Florida, as all but one contestant shot 70 or higher in round two. US Amateur champion Kelly Kraft added a 72 to his opening 66 to take a one-stroke lead over France’s Gary Stal. Unfortunately for the western New...
