Reintroducing Niagara National

Reintroducing Niagara National

From its opening in 1976 until the tightening of border crossings in 2002, International Country Club of Niagara was one of the easiest drives to make from downtown Buffalo, for top-notch golf and practice. 27 holes ensured plenty of room for all foursomes, while a...
Finding Twenty Valley, in Vineland, Ontario

Finding Twenty Valley, in Vineland, Ontario

They say that A.W. Tillinghast used to site his par-three holes over a property’s broken ground. They say that the entire region near Vineland, Ontario, is known as Twenty Valley. It might be due to the presence of Twenty Mile creek (miles in Ontario? Not...
An introduction to Port Colborne country club

An introduction to Port Colborne country club

If Hemingway were to write a story about the Port Colbone country club, he would opt out of the title A clean, well-lighted lineage. The reason is, after its initial four holes were opened for play, the course expanded and changed, but not always in linear fashion. Of...
A return to Peninsula Lakes in Fenwick, Ontario

A return to Peninsula Lakes in Fenwick, Ontario

In the age of mapping, it doesn’t really matter whether you input that the Peninsula Lakes golf club is in Fenwick, or Pelham, or Fonthill, Ontario. They are all within a decent par-four hole of each other, so if you find one of them, you’ll find Pen...
Eve of the Curtis Cup: Photo Gallery

Eve of the Curtis Cup: Photo Gallery

I promise that I’ll have some course and competition photos tomorrow. For now, here are some looks from the Opening Ceremony, held Thursday evening. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Share this:TwitterFacebookTumblrLinkedInPinterestLike this:Like...
New Lifestyle Brands are Winners

New Lifestyle Brands are Winners

What kind of vibe are you feeling today? What state of mind owns your headspace right now? Thanks to Brian Lewis and company, you can wear it and share it with nearly every piece of apparel and gear you’ll need for casual and travel moments. I’ve known...
Springville Country Club celebrates 100th Anniversary

Springville Country Club celebrates 100th Anniversary

In 1922, Springville’s famous son and a gent from East Aurora pooled their talents to design a nine-hole golf club. Glenn “Pop” Warner and R. Persons laid out the nine original holes of what is today a western New York golf treasure. Warner grew up...
Interview with Andy Staples, Golf Architect

Interview with Andy Staples, Golf Architect

In early April of 2022, I had the opportunity to travel to the Treasure Coast of Florida, to visit PGA Village (Port St. Lucie) and PGA National (Palm Beach Gardens.) After a massive amount of golf, two courses remained in my memory. They are The Staple and The Match....

BuffaloGolfer Ballots: best tee shot, private course

On Thursday the 24th of February, at precisely 7 am, the second pre-season vote on @buffalogolfer opened for your consideration. The plan? 16 unforgettable tee shots on private courses, vying to be recognized by you as the best. How does it all work? In the past,...

BuffaloGolfer Ballots: best tee shot, public course

On Monday the 21st of February, at precisely 9 am, the first pre-season vote on @buffalogolfer opened for your consideration. The plan? 16 unforgettable tee shots on public-access courses, vying to be recognized by you as the best. How does it all work? In the past,...

Interview with Ronald Langhorne, Golf Instructor

It’s important to document the impact that individuals have on the next generation of golfers. So many teachers give untold hours on the lesson tee, and immeasurable moments of true attention, to the work of their students. Ronald Langhorne is one of those...

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