Myrtle Beach Safari 2013: Pine Lakes

The label of first golf course in Myrtle Beach is a burden; the distinction of being the site where Sports Illustrated was founded in the early 1950s is nearly heraldic. Pine Lakes Country Club holds both distinctions, making it the target of a bit of envy along the...

BuffaloGawful Newsletter #1: 04/01/2013

Every word of this newsletter is true. It is. If you don’t believe us, click here to find out more. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)...

Scrambled Thoughts……

Hope I didn’t inadvertently raise your expectations with the title.  I would never profess my contributions to be as inspired as Jack Handey’s “Deep Thoughts.” A number of random observations from the Golf World… You Don’t Want This...

Myrtle Beach Safari 2013: Glen Dornoch

My first round of the Safari was the most northern of the lot. Glen Dornoch is one of four “Glen” courses across the Grand Strand of South Carolina. In truth, only three have the have the term “Glen” in their name, but that hardly matters. Glen...

Golf Analytics And Practice

Tom Tucker is a World Golf Teachers and United States Golf Teacher Federation-certified golf instructor. He may be contacted via his website or at the Plum Creek driving range in Batavia, NY. When the Buffalo Bills (I’m a diehard fan) announced that their CEO,...

BuffaloGolfer Newsletter #13: 3/25/2013

It came about 8 hours later than usual; we have Tiger and the boys (actually, the weather) to thank for that. Tiger is once again #1 and the Harvest Hill clubhouse construction rumbles on. Kevin Prise offers up caddying advice if you want to try the professional ranks...

A History Lesson At The Paddock Golf Dome

“I remember when the roof came down, laddie. There was snow everywhere and folks wondered if she’d ever be raised again. Now take a look…whoo-whooo.” That’s my kind of old-timer, raising the roof. I recall driving east from Grand Island,...

Really!? Remember to Seize the Day!!

After 27 glorious holes at Terry Hills on Friday, the Scrambler woke up to this.  I know we should get used to the “March Tease” by now.  But, like Charlie Brown believing that Lucy won’t pull away the football, I bought in completely that Golf...

Putts Gained Statistic

Tom Tucker is a World Golf Teachers and United States Golf Teacher Federation-certified golf instructor. He may be contacted via his website or at the Plum Creek driving range in Batavia, NY. After last issues’ article on analytics, Mark W. emailed me a question...

Women’s Porter Cup Invites Local Talent

At least four local ladies will tee it up in the inaugural Women’s Porter Cup from June 12th to the 14th at Niagara Falls Country Club. Invitations to the premier ball have been extended to Chelsea Dantonio, Michelle Hanes, Cat Peters and Rene Sobolewski, in...

Open House and More at River Oaks

River Oaks Golf Club, the singular and diverse golf course on the east edge of Grand Island, will host two upcoming events in preparation for the 2013 golf season. On Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd and 24th, the club will invite the public to see its newly-renovated...

BuffaloGolfer Newsletter # 12: 3/18/2013

Let’s see: new clubhouse at Harvest Hill, who has it all in local golf, armlock putting, average joe #4…that’s about it for the newsletter this week. Oh, wait…that’s not all. Check it out for more. Click Here for Newsletter and/or Free...

Caddying in Triple-A Golf: Part 1

Last summer, I traveled across the Midwest covering Web.com Tour events for a blog and school project. Along the way, I had the opportunity to meet and interview dozens of players, and I was lucky to develop good relationships with a handful of them. One of these...

Open Thread – WNY Course Openings / Rumors?

What’s everyone hearing about the 2011 Season Kickoff?  Who’s opening soon?  How are the conditions? What changes have occurred? Add your thoughts in the comments section. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook...

Subscribe To BuffaloGolfer Weekly

If it's not your cup o' joe, you can unsubscribe later.

You have Successfully Subscribed!