Cathedral Prep wins Midwest Prep on home course

Cathedral Prep wins Midwest Prep on home course

There was nothing like a little home cooking a few weeks back for Cathedral Prep of Erie. Runners-up last year at Peek’n Peak’s Lower course, the Ramblers represented the homeland well, winning the 2017 Midwest Prep by 7 over Notre Dame Catholic Latin of...
John Daken, BuffaloGolfer Co-Founder, 1943-2017

John Daken, BuffaloGolfer Co-Founder, 1943-2017

“John, all I want to do is run a few photocopies. Can you get me in the office?” That was how I convinced John Daken, my former colleague, to let me access his office photocopy machine to run 50 copies of Buff-Golf, a leaflet that would soon reinvent...
Ben Spitz, The First Tee of Western New York

Ben Spitz, The First Tee of Western New York

Ben Spitz, like Giavanna Bolognese before him, is the recipient of singular recognition through his work with The First Tee of western New York. Spitz is a multi-year letterman with the Orchard Park high school golf team, and qualified for the NYSPHSAA championship...
Sun Mountain 2Five Golf Bag 2018 Version

Sun Mountain 2Five Golf Bag 2018 Version

Missoula, Montana – Since its introduction, the Sun Mountain 2Five golf bag has been the lightest, full-featured bag on the market. Weight-saving components include carbon-fiber legs, high strength-to-weight plastics, and ultra-lightweight fabric. For 2018, the new...
Giavanna Bolognese, The First Tee of Western New York

Giavanna Bolognese, The First Tee of Western New York

Giavanna Bolognese was invited to participate in the national leadership summit of The First Tee, an international program that teaches golf and life skills to children from all walks of life. Gia was kind enough to sit down for a moment and answer our questions, even...

A glance at Kiawah Island Club-Cassique Course

The Cassique course at the Kiawah Island Club moves principally across an open expanse, adjacent to the main island road. It is the course you see when you enter the club, to visit the Voysey’s restaurant, the fitness center, and some of the living...
A glance at Kiawah Island Club-River Course

A glance at Kiawah Island Club-River Course

The Kiawah Island Club is a private community on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. It was the site of the 2009 USGA Mid Amateur championship, and has two exquisite golf courses in the Cassique and River layouts. The River course was designed by Tom Fazio, and traces a...
Course Review: Birdsfoot Golf Club

Course Review: Birdsfoot Golf Club

“That was absolutely amazing” was the first thing that came to mind when I was driving out of the parking lot of Birdsfoot Golf Club. I had just spent about 6 hours with the owners of the family owned golf club. From chatting on the driving range, to having some...
Course Review: Hickory Heights Golf Club

Course Review: Hickory Heights Golf Club

If you find yourself in the Pittsburgh, PA area, you will have to take a trip to Hickory Heights Golf Club, located just 15 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. Owned and operated by Sam Depe III, and his son, Sam Depe IV, Hickory Heights has seen major renovations since...
Course Review: Lindenwood Golf Club

Course Review: Lindenwood Golf Club

If you go about 20 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA you will find Lindenwood Golf Club nestled in the town of Canonsburg. Lindenwood is home to three sets of 9-hole tracks and a 6-hole par three course. Named, “Red”, “Blue”, and “Gold”, the three 9-hole courses...
Course Review: Totteridge Golf Club

Course Review: Totteridge Golf Club

Totteridge is a community located in Greensburg, PA, roughly 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Wanting to attract golfers from downtown Pittsburgh as well as from the countryside, course designers, Rees Jones and Tom Tanto felt the town of Greensburg would be the...

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