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PGA Championship Prelims: Interview with Kerry Haigh

by Mo'Golf | May 6, 2023 | Mo' Golf

Kerry Haigh joined the PGA of America in 1989, and was elevated to his current position in 2012. 2023 will mark the third time that he has visited Oak Hill Country Club for an association championship, and the second time that he will oversee the event. On GolfWRX,...

PGA 2023: Interview with 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel

by Mo'Golf | Apr 19, 2023 | Mo' Golf

Shaun Micheel is one of two former winners of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill, who will be in the field in May of 2023. This year’s playing will be the fourth at the venerable Rochester NY course. Jack Nicklaus, the winner in 1980, will probably opt out of the...

PGA Championship Prelims: Hello, Hill~Jim Nantz to summit Hill of Fame

by Mo'Golf | Apr 11, 2023 | Mo' Golf

This official press release arrived at our office during Masters week. In order to give it the proper attention it deserved, BuffaloGolfer chose to delay its publication until Tuesday, April 11th. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 4, 2023) — Oak Hill President Jim Merkley and...

2023 PGA Championship Nearing Ticket Sell-Out

by Mo'Golf | Mar 15, 2023 | Mo' Golf

– Only Limited Number of Monday and Tuesday Championship+ Tickets Still Available – ROCHESTER, N.Y. (March 15, 2023) — Less than two months out from the 2023 PGA Championship, set to take place May 15-21 at the famed Oak Hill Country Club, the PGA of America announces...

Interview with Brian Zager, Golf Course Digital Designer

by Mo'Golf | Mar 6, 2023 | Mo' Golf

As I put the finishing touches on this interview, I ask myself what Old Tom Morris, Marian Hollins, Harry Colt, and other great architects would have done with the tools of the 21st century. Remember that they didn’t have a bulldozer at their disposal, let alone...

Stories I Haven’t Written

by Mo'Golf | Feb 21, 2023 | Mo' Golf

If you’ve noticed a dearth of feature pieces since December, I apologize, as I’m about to explain the why of it all. December to February is an exciting time in the golf world. New equipment releases are on the immediate horizon, with the PGA and Turf...

Press Release: Srixon introduces ZX MK II WOODS

by Mo'Golf | Jan 4, 2023 | Mo' Golf

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Jan. 4, 2023 — SRIXON®, a global leader in high quality golf equipment and innovation, announces the launch of the new ZX Mk II Woods. Delivering tour-level performance and revolutionary energy transfer to the tee box, it’s time to discover...

BuffaloGolfer’s Sentry Tournament of Champions Crossword for 2023

by Mo'Golf | Jan 4, 2023 | Mo' Golf

Before you follow all the action this week, have a go at our Sentry Tournament of Champions crossword puzzle. Last names only. If you love golf, this will be a tap-in. Share this:TwitterFacebookTumblrLinkedInPinterestLike this:Like...

Holiday Interview with PGA of America employment consultant Chris Kulinksi

by Mo'Golf | Dec 25, 2022 | Mo' Golf

This came at the end of our email interview: Please let me know if you need anything else. Stay safe Ron, and happy holidays! That’s the kind of guy Mr Chris Kulinski is: concerned with others before himself. That is part of the reason that he was beloved at...

Holiday Thoughts: Gifts Are Finite

by Mo'Golf | Dec 22, 2022 | Mo' Golf

When a relative passes off to the next curve along the arc, we are left with sorting and solving. We uncover memories, in the form of keepsakes and mementos. These become gifts back to a time when we were younger, and so were they. Those clouded recollections clarify,...

Answers to Why? Porter Cup Combines Womens and Mens Events

by Mo'Golf | Dec 17, 2022 | Mo' Golf

On Friday, December 16th, the Porter Cup announced that its women’s and men’s events would run concurrently in 2023. This is a big, green deal for western New York’s elite amateur golf tournament. For those not in the know, the Porter Cup is a...

Great Golf Nicknames: Crossword Puzzle

by Mo'Golf | Dec 12, 2022 | Mo' Golf

Over the years, golf has presented some of the best nicknames among its athletes. Some are lost to time, while others are simply unacceptable in the modern era. We’re not talking about those ones, thank goodness. Are you solid enough in your golf history to nail...

How Posh Are Your? Get A Golden Anser From Ping

by Mo'Golf | Dec 9, 2022 | Mo' Golf

Gold-plated PLD Anser Patent 55 putter drops December 12; only 55 available PHOENIX (December 8, 2022) – A gold-plated, fully milled, stainless-steel PLD Anser Patent 55 putter is the fourth and final collector’s model being offered as part of a year-long celebration...

Golf Course Architects of Buffalo: Crossword Puzzle

by Mo'Golf | Dec 5, 2022 | Mo' Golf

Have you ever wondered who was responsible, or whose team was responsible, for the course that you play on the regular? We have some answers for you, but you’ll have to work to get at them. Enjoy this week’s crossword puzzle, on the golf course architects...

Crossword Puzzle Page: 2022 Buffalo District Golf Association Champions

by Mo'Golf | Nov 30, 2022 | Mo' Golf

There were a lot of talented champions in the 2022 BDGA slate of tournaments. Time to recognize their achievements with a crossword puzzle! How to play Click the clue on the right and start typing. Your letters will automatically appear in the boxes. When you finish,...