Porter Cup 2019 Is Here!
Here is what you need to know as the world's best amateur golfers arrive at Niagara Falls country club.1. There will be a new champion. Thomas Walsh, the 2019 titleist, is now a professional, plying his trade on PGA Tour Canada.
2. The tournament runs from Wednesday, July 24th to Saturday, July 27th. There is no 36-hole cut. The event is a 72-hole stroke play championship. Admission is free, parking fee is a donation to local scouting organizations.
3. The Empire state of New York is represented by Ryan Spady (Elmira), Ethan Ng (NYC), Alec Bard (Utica), Will Thomson (Rochester), Jon Pak (Westchester) and local stalwarts David Hanes (Elma) and Ben Reichert (East Amherst).
4. The 2014 (Scott Harvey) and 2018 (Kevin O’Connell) USGA Mid-Amateur champions are in the field. Perhaps the kids won’t run away with this one!
5. The international contingent is strong. Contestants in this year’s 60th playing hail from Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Argentina, Venezuela, Taiwan, Japan and, of course, Canada.
6. Garret Rank, NHL referee and 3rd-place finisher in the 2018 Canadian Amateur, will again tee it up at NFCC.
7. Local favs Ben Reichert (Florida Amateur in June) and David Hanes (Buffalo District match play, also in June) are riding a hot streak. Keep the cup in western New York!
8. Some of the top college programs (Alabama, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, Kent State, Duke, Georgia, Illinois, and Virginia) have players competing in this year’s Porter Cup. Learn about all of them here.
9. Every bit of information you need is available on the Porter Cup website.
10. You can’t buy this shirt anymore. That’s rough. Unless…maybe they’ll have some at the pro shop. Who knows?
Erie County Amateur Championships & WNYPGA Family Golf Free Lessons
The WNYPGA and Erie County Parks, Recreation and Forestry have teamed up! On July 7th & 8th, the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry & the Western New York Section PGA will be conducting the Erie County Amateur Championships at Grover...
Sponsor Updates: 6/22/2012
Yah, you know we have great sponsors. Here are some deals from a few of them>>>> Seneca Hickory Stick Triple Shotgun on Saturday July 7th Play in the Triple Shotgun on Saturday July 7th at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course. Pay $50 per person or $125 for...
What’s Up In Golf, Yo!
This is the season for golf tournament fans to go bonkers. We've just completed our US men's open, the USGA season is in full bloom and the summer amateur tours are heating up for the women and the men. Here's a little recap and foresight on 2012: *Remember Ivan...
Simpson saves the day
After two rounds at the US Open at the Olympic Club, it looked like Tiger was about to have one of his field demoralizing weekends; the type where he whips the course and leaves the rest of the field gasping for air. But, we all know what happened on Saturday. An...
Vote For The Best 18th Hole In Buffalo-Niagara
Closing time...one last call for Best Hole on BuffaloGolfer.Com. 6 par fours and 2 par fives made the final cut for the final hole. Vote below and tell your friends to cast a ballot. [poll id="41"]
WNY Assistants Association @ Cobblestone Creek CC, Victor, NY
On Friday, June 15, 2012, Alex Weir from the Kahkwa Club in Erie, PA earned his first triumph in the Assitants Association this year after signing for a 1-under par round at Cobblestone Creek CC. 1 Alex Weir Kahkwa Club 71 2 Chris Stoddard Park CC 75 T-3 Eric Mabee...
COMPEER Program Charity Golf Outing
The Compeer Program of Chautauqua will hold its 2012 Compeer Fore Youth golf tournament at Chautauqua Golf Club on June 29th.The foundation, based in Jamestown, NY, promises a day of fun and competition, with all proceeds going to the Compeer For Youth Mentoring...
Tri-County Country Club Wins Best 17th Hole Vote
Tri-County CC captured its second "Best" hole last week as it outpaced Gowanda Country Club by 66 votes to win the Best 17th Hole in Buffalo-Niagara. Since all eyes are on Olympic Club and the USGA Open this week, we'll have our Best 18th Hole vote next week.[poll...
Sponsor Update: Play A US Open Hole
U.S. Open Hole @ Chestnut Hill Country Club This promotion attracted out attention to such a degree, we decided to feature it in a "Sponsors Update" post. We think that you'll be impressed.With the U.S. Open coming up this week we decided to let our superintendent and...
Golf Author and Screenwriter David Cook Speaks At The Chapel Tonight
David Cook will speak tonight at The Chapel At Crosspoint, in the Apex Building. Click Here For More Information.
32nd Annual Women & Children’s Hospital Pro Am
WNYPGA Professionals partnered with the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo for the first time in a Pro Am event at Crag Burn GC. Lonnie Nielsen (PGA Tour) and Ryan Swanson (Pinehurst GC) tied at 1-under par, 71, in the individual event. Assistant PGA...
Buffalo District Golf Association Offers Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
The Buffalo District Golf Association (BDGA) has established three levels of sponsorship for its 2012 slate of events. Supporting ($100), Awareness ($500) and Presenting ($1000) are available to area companies and individuals. For more information, Click Here
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