by mouth | Aug 26, 2011 | The Mouth
The end of summer has been busy for the BuffaloGolfer team — back to school, crazy work schedules, trying to squeeze a last round or two out. Here’s some quick hits to get our loyal readers through Friday. ~ You can keep voting and I imagine people will...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 26, 2011 | Mo' Golf
The round of 16 involves 16 players and 8 matches, followed by 4 quarterfinal, 2 semifinal and 1 final matches. Now that the simple math is behind us, let’s take a look at who remains in the mix of ingredients at Erin Hills, 2017 US Open site, in Wisconsin,...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 26, 2011 | Mo' Golf
It’s always tempting to use “Come On, Irene” in a word-play of the 1982 Dexy’s Midnight Runners hit, Come On Eileen. Thankfuly, I resisted. The Barclays, first in the FedEx Cup, 4 tournament playoff series on the PGA Tour, is underway. The...
by mouth | Aug 25, 2011 | The Mouth
The 2011 season is still a bit from over, but the major championships have passed and many of the dominant stories have been written. Somtimes, for fun, I like to look back and wonder how things could have been different if just for one swing or one made putt....
by Cassie | Aug 25, 2011 | "A" Lady
Stroke play is finally finished at the United States Amateur today after a three and a half hour rain delay yesterday. Gregor Main, who finished his junior year at UCLA, won medalist honors in Wisconsin with a two-day total of 10-under-par playing both Erin Hills and...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 25, 2011 | Mo' Golf
The 2011 WNYPGA section championship was held August 22 & 23 at Harvest Hill Golf Course in Orchard Park, NY. Neil Reidy, from Cobblestone Creek CC, was able to post an even par, 72, in his second round to become the 2011 Coors WNYPGA Section Champion! After the...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf
In the blink of nine holes, Jake Katz went from -2 and top ten to +1 and T95 at US Amateur qualifying. Katz was unable to make a single birdie on his inward nine, to offset three bogies. He currently sits at +1 after playing the easier of the two qualifying courses....
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Nike Golf Athletes Suzann Pettersen and Oliver Fisher Shine with Big Wins on Their Respective Tours. Both Nike athletes won with Nike VR clubs, Nike Method prototype putters and Nike 20XI balls. Beaverton, OR (August 22, 2011) – Nike Golf athletes Suzann...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf, The Mouth
Steve Stone shot one-under par to win the 2011 WNYPLGA. Rain cancelled the second round of the event, sadly, and Stone’s remarkable one-under at Harvest Hill was good for a two-shot win over perennial challenger Rick Wargala. Pat Smith claimed the B Flight with...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Williamsville’s Jake Katz is one-quarter of the way to qualifying for match play at the US Amateur. Three birdies in the first five holes offset an eighth-hole bogey, standing the Binghamton grad at -2, in a 7th place tie. Click Here for his scorecard. Share...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | The Mouth
Wins Wyndham Championship for First Career PGA TOUR Title By Trusting Pro V1x Golf Ball and Titleist Golf Clubs.Fairhaven, MA (August 22, 2011) – Trusting the Pro V1x golf ball and Titleist equipment from tee-to-green, local favorite Webb Simpson fired four...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf
Here is the golf news of the weekend on a Monday morning wrought from sunshine. $$$~Webb Simpson won with a long putter on the PGA Tour. That shouldn’t be the biggest news, but it is. He and Keegan Bradley, both mid-20s of age, eschewed the short and flat stick...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Tom Tucker
I recently had a discussion with a friend regarding the amount of break on comeback putts – those putts that miss and roll pass the hole. At question was the amount of break on the comeback putt vs. the amount it broke going past the hole. With regard to...
by Mo'Golf | Aug 22, 2011 | Mo' Golf
For those new to the game, the US Amateur holds local qualifying around the country. Roughly 250 players advance to the tournament proper, held this year at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Erin Hills will host the 2017 US Open and the USGA (the organizing body for the Open...
by mouth | Aug 20, 2011 | The Mouth
Ever since Tiger fired Stevie and Stevie fired back at Tiger, caddies have been a bit more at the forefront of the golf discussion. There are two very good reads out there if you’re interested in learning more about the life of caddies this weekend. Michael...
