by Rico | Feb 19, 2013 | Rico's Rants
Who exactly is Charlie Beljan? I must admit that prior to this past weekend’s Northern Trust Open, I knew next to nothing about Charlie Beljan. Sure, I remember hearing about him at the Disney tournament at the end of last year where he fainted after his third...
by Mo'Golf | Feb 19, 2013 | Mo' Golf
We’ve seen the seasons in the Sandhills of North Carolina…of the year and of life. As I type, we prepare to depart for Pinehurst #2 and our final round of the junket. A few pieces are up on site and more words and photos are to come. To catch up on what...
by Mo'Golf | Feb 19, 2013 | Mo' Golf
Much hullabaloo has been made in the golfing world about Pinehurst #2’s restoration. The renowned team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw returned the course (mainly the rough) to its roots of wire grass, pine needles and sand. Gone are the long and lush thickets of...
by Mo'Golf | Feb 18, 2013 | Mo' Golf
That’s right, Little River. Not on the Mid Pines course…why, you ask? Snow. Snow in Pinehurst. Not north of the town, but smack dab in the middle. We met guys from Pittsburgh at the Pine Crest Inn who lost their tee time at Pinehurst #2 due to the weather....
by Mo'Golf | Feb 15, 2013 | Mo' Golf
Niagara Falls Country Club will add a third Porter Cup championship in 2013. The inaugural Women’s championship will be contested from June 12-14 and will be chaired by Brian Oakley. Steve Denn, long-standing chair of the men’s event, took time to answer a...