by Mo'Golf | Mar 26, 2014 | Mo' Golf
Most of my editors ask one simple question after I’ve submitted a story: Do you REALLY think I can publish this? It’s their sharp-edged way of asking “do you think anyone wants to read this?” The only perquisite of running BuffaloGolfer.Com is...
by TomTucker | Mar 22, 2014 | Tom Tucker
Tom’s Bonus Tip: Hinging – Unhinging For the sake of simplicity, all advice on swings and drills is provided from a right handed perspective; lefties …. well, you know what to do! On shots that require full compression, most amateurs unhinge their...
by TomTucker | Mar 15, 2014 | Tom Tucker
===================== Tom’s Featured Tip: Lofted Chipping Re-Visited For the sake of simplicity, all advice on swings and drills is provided from a right handed perspective; lefties …. well, you know what to do! I wrote the last two newsletters before I...
by Mo'Golf | Mar 11, 2014 | Mo' Golf
For northern golfers, there’s little use in trying to restrain their enthusiasm for an upcoming, winter-respite golf junket. Planning leads to travel, which leads to … flexibility? In some cases, yes. For two consecutive years, my three amigos and I have scheduled a...
by Rico | Mar 10, 2014 | Rico's Rants
OK, I’m knee deep into my first fantasy golf league, and I can say without reservation that ‘I hate fantasy golf’. Now you may be thinking that I need to chill out a bit, but, man this is not much fun. I sorta’ knew going in that trying to pick...
by TomTucker | Mar 8, 2014 | Tom Tucker
Tom’s Bonus Tip: Shaft Characteristics For the sake of simplicity, all advice on swings and drills is provided from a right handed perspective; lefties …. well, you know what to do! Here’s a brief review of shaft characteristics that affect ball...
by Mo'Golf | Mar 4, 2014 | Mo' Golf, Rico's Rants, The Mouth, The Scrambler
We’ve reached the post that marks the first third of our journey toward Buffalo-Niagara’s best 18 holes by number. A number of courses debut, from Williamsville to Lewiston, Chautauqua to Olean, Hamburg to…well, Hamburg! Five courses make their first...
by Mo'Golf | Mar 3, 2014 | Mo' Golf
Although I love an entertaining speech and a saucy read, I’m what is considered much more of a visual, kinesthetic learner. For something to take root as a skill, in my experience, I need to be involved, in the action. Perhaps that’s why I love a great...
by TomTucker | Mar 1, 2014 | Tom Tucker
======================= Tom’s Featured Tip: Q&A: Fixing a Pull or Pull Hook For the sake of simplicity, all advice on swings and drills is provided from a right handed perspective; lefties …. well, you know what to do! I received a question from Steve...
by scrambler | Feb 28, 2014 | The Scrambler
As always, with over 60 courses in the Buffalo-Niagara region, it’s inevitable that limiting the candidates down to 8 finalists will leave some worthy courses on the outside looking in. In this week’s edition, we have a meaty par-4 and two short par...
by scrambler | Feb 28, 2014 | The Scrambler
Believe me, we love it when we get called out by our readers for holes they feel were overlooked. If you feel passionate about it, let your voice be heard. I get a chance to express my opinions on omitted holes each week. But why should I be the only...
by Mo'Golf | Feb 26, 2014 | Architect's Corner: Scott Witter
Originally published on 2/26/2011 at 10:05 pm. One of the most interesting and engaging experiences during a round of golf is the opportunity and anticipation to play a short par 4. For the average player, this type of hole represents a solid opportunity to make par,...
by scrambler | Feb 24, 2014 | The Scrambler
My input is a little late this week, but I was busy working some overtime so I could play Terry Hills on Wednesday. The Southtowns masses have spoken, and our poll seems to have identified Holiday Valley, Tri-County and Byrncliff among the favorites. In...
by davefinn | Feb 24, 2014 | Dave Finn
Pawleys Island, SC – The Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area is a 60 mile stretch of coast line that is home to almost 100 top-ranked courses so choosing a handful to play can be a tough decision. On this trip we ventured to the very south end of the Grand Strand to...
by Mo'Golf | Feb 23, 2014 | The Scrambler
Originally posted on 2/23/2011 at 1:28 am. Many of the philosophies espoused by MacKenzie serve as the bedrock fundamentals incorporated by Strantz. Where Strantz seems to earn his “maverick” label is through his flair for creating dramatic holes & courses unlike...
