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With a great start to the season, you’ll find lush greens at Beechwood (hole No. 12) and Byrncliff hole No. 17 (below). continued on back page Pearl Putter Since we’ve seen club adjusta- bility become a key feature in game improvement, it was only a matter of time before someone saw the need to invent a putter that customizes the lie angle for the golfer’s stance. Pearl Pro Sports has pioneered and patented the first adjustable lie
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By Rick ZurakWe’ve all heard the saying,
“what a difference a yearmakes”. Well that has neverbeen more true when it comesto golf in Western New Yorkthan in 2012. The warmestMarch in history opened golfcourses earlier than ever, got thegrass growing earlier than everand produced more income forthe golf courses in any late win-ter/early spring than anyone canremember.
“Last year we had such a hor-rible spring that we really didn’tget much play until the end ofMay,” said Cindy Diehl ofHickory Ridge Golf Course andRV Park in Holly. “This yearMarch 15 was the earliest weever mowed the fairways andgreens. It has helped a lotbecause you can never reallymake up lost income from thespring. Thankfully it gives agood start to the year.”
“Last spring we probably lost30 percent of our annual busi-ness because the weather was sobad,” said Jim Fiske of the Linksat Ivy Ridge in Akron. “It’s niceto get of to such a good start in2012. Our course is in greatshape and we are looking for-ward to a great year.”
What does a good spring dofor golf in WNY? It makeseveryone happy. The golfers,course owners, superinten-dants, club manufacturers, ball
companies. You name it
and the numbers are good allaround.
“The National GolfFoundation came out the otherday and said rounds in NewYork and Pennsylvania were up3800 percent in March,” saidDavid Damaske, GeneralManager at Parkview Fairwaysin Victor. “For New Englandrounds were up like 400 percentand Virginia was 20-30 percent,but for NY and PA it was 3800percent. That was a fantasticboost in business for every-body.”
Expect better playing condi-tions throughout 2012 due tothe 80 degree days in March.
“Our golf course is always ingood shape, but it got in goodshape sooner,” said MikeRoeder, General Manager ofRavenwood Golf Club in Victor.“The course is maturing a lotquicker. It’s funny because peo-ple are expecting spring ratesjust because of the time of theyear, but the course is almostsummer-like. They can still takeadvantage of the great condi-tions though until MemorialDay weekend at a reduced rateso take advantage of it now.”
What’s New for 2012?We would like to tell you
there are ten new golf courses inthe area for the new year, but weare just going to have to settleon the great courses that we hadlast year with some nice
changes. Some bigger thanothers, but here’s what weknow of right now.
Mill Creek inChurchville is sporting anew 200-person tent facili-ty perfect for tournamentsand weddings, but evenbigger news is that the10th hole, the highestpoint of elevation inMonroe County is now apar three and 14 is now apar five. That takes away a blindshot off the tee on ten andmakes for an interesting par 3down into the valley. Ever hit an8 iron from 200 yards??? Well,the new #10 plays anywherefrom 160 to 243 and it isdoooooooown hill. Have fun.
A new owner, new manage-ment, new attitude. That’s thenew saying at Timber Ridge inBrockport. Formerly CardinalHill, Timber Ridge is featuringnew carts, cart paths, a newlypaved parking lot and has thewelcome mat out.”We inviteyou to visit Timber Ridge GolfClub for a wonderful experienceand a great day of golfing.” Youhave to admit it, their new atti-tude is inviting!
Hunter’s Pointe in Welland isback. It never really went away,but after a couple of years asLochness Links, the only reallinks course in theWNY/Southern Ontario area isback to its original name. If you
2012 golf season getsoff to best start ever
continued on back pageWith a great start to the season, you’ll find lush greens atBeechwood (hole No. 12) and Byrncliff hole No. 17 (below).
By Pam BorgesThe “Buzz” at the 2012 PGA
Merchandise Show focused onthe Golf 2.0 Strategic Plan,which promotes programs andinitiatives to grow the game ofgolf by increasing participation,thus growing the business sideof golf. The goals…make golfmore welcoming, accessible andfun for both genders and all agegroups! Over 1,000 exhibitorsfollowed suit. Cobra Puma hadan adult-sized slide, whileTravis Mathew had a blackjacktable. However, the real life ofthe party was the wide variety ofthe latest and greatest inven-tions.
RocketBallz (TaylorMade)Of the big equipment compa-
nies, TaylorMade dominated thescene with the introduction oftheir RocketBallz (RBZ) line.The polarizing name not onlycaptures interest, but capturesthe distance performance of theproduct. “Like a rocket,” is howDustin Johnson described itsperformance as he was blownaway at how far the Rescue pro-totype hit. “Strap a rocket toyour ball”—New RBZ Driversare fast, lightweight andadjustable at $299. Key to per-formance is the Flight ControlTechnology with 8 loft/lie anglesettings, aerodynamicallyshaped thin crown, outfittedwith a lightweight shaftand grip resulting inoverall club weight of299 grams. The RBZFairway Woods andRescues combine allthe RBZ technologyplus improved solegeometry with “SpeedPocket” to improveface flex at impact toincrease ball speed whilereducing spin. Due tothis innovative design,TaylorMade claims thattheir RBZ Fairway Woodswill promote up to 17 yards ofadded distance and testers frommajor golf publications agreed.Taylormadegolf.com
AMP (Cobra/Puma)Bringing fun, color and atti-
tude to the game, Cobra/Pumacouldn’t help capture attentionto their new AMP line of clubs,which sports Rickie Fowler’scolors. The AMP FairwayWoods and Driver sport a blackPVD with vibrant orange detailson the club head and shaftaccentuated by vivid orange orgreen grips. Eye-striking, withits “100 percent pure, fresh,juicy, sweet technology”, the$299 Driver features a titaniumclub head, E9 Face Technologywith dual roll design to providemore distance to shots aboveand below the centerline. TheAMP has 3 face-angle settings,but the trick is in the AldilaSpeed Tuned shafts which haveprogressive weight design andflex profiles that customize per-formance for various swingspeeds. Cobragolf.com
XCG5 (Tour Edge)In the Exotics tradition, the
XCG5 Driver and Fairways fea-ture Tour Edge’s one-of-a-kindcombo-brazing process to jointhe crown, sole and face of theirclubs, which produces astronger joint and significantweight saving. Most driversweld face plates to the body tosave cost and time. Unique togolf, the XCG5’s advanced headdesign features a titanium faceand body brazed to an ultra-thinbeta titanium crown, which islighter than the previous car-
bon crown found in the XCG4for longer more powerful drives.The face is 12 percent largerthan previous models to bolsterball speeds. One of the lightestdrivers on the market at 271grams, it offers three shaftoptions with varied weights.The XCG5 Fairway Wood is theonly fairway on the market thatfeatures a beta titanium cup faceand tungsten sole plate brazedto a titanium body. Just like indrivers, titanium offers excep-tional distance and this high-octane combination is said todeliver “driver-like distance”.Tour Edge guarantees the XCG5Fairway will be longer thanyour current wood or return itwithin 30-days for a refund.
Touredge.com
SecretGrip
BoccieriGolf, makersof the HeavyPutter, is sharing the secret tobetter golf by introducing a newway to improve your game bysimply changing your grips. The“Secret Grip” is really not asecret since they’ve been incor-porating this grip on all their“heavy” technology clubs. Thepatented grip has a 16g tungstenweight in the top end that raisesthe balance point of the clubwhich promotes better bodymechanics, improved consisten-cy, greater control and distance.Easy to install on most clubs,the grips are one-inch longerthan standard, allowing playersto choke-down further. StephenBoccieri invites everyone toexperience the benefits of theirback-weighting technologythrough his offering of one freegrip to try out. Secretgrip.com
Pearl PutterSince we’ve seen club adjusta-
bility become a key feature ingame improvement, it was onlya matter of time before someonesaw the need to invent a putterthat customizes the lie angle forthe golfer’s stance. Pearl ProSports has pioneered andpatented the first adjustable lie
putterthat conforms to USGArules. Pearl Putter’s patented
gear system allows you toadjust the lie angle from 60-
80 degrees so the head issquare to the ground forgreater consistency andaccuracy. Its center-shafted design channelsthe stroke force directlyinto the back of the golfball for improved bal-ance and feel and theshaft geometry allows
for better visibility ofthe thick, contrastingsight line for easieralignment. The CNCmilled billet aluminumhead features milledgrooves on the face forbetter ball grip and moreconsistent roll. PearlPutter combines “custom
ergonomics with person-alized aesthetics”. Available
in traditional colors or anarray of dazzling “retro” colors,lengths (32-37”) and a variety ofcustomized grips, it’s easy tofind the fit, feel and look to suityou. Pearlprosports.com
Perfect ReleaseHow do the pros swing so
effortlessly and produce clubhead speeds that produce longdistances? I always thought thesecret is in the swing mechan-ics? Partly true…the answer,I’ve been told, is in the perfectrelease. What I didn’t know isthat there are two club headspeed producers in the golfswing — the proper rotation ofthe left hand and the properrotation of the body throughimpact. Synchronizing thesespeed producers is the key to aproper release. I’ve tried severaltraining aids that help developthe proper swing components,but none have been as simple touse, portable, affordable andeffective as the Perfect Release.The Perfect Release is an easy-to-use, innovative speed train-ing aid that teaches you to feelthe proper release of the golfclub, which is the most impor-tant part of the golf swing. Thetwo main components includean arm band and bright elasticcord that attaches one end to
thearm band
and the other end to any club.The colorful cord also acts as avisual aid for identifying theproper swing plane. How does itwork? The tension of the cordalong with its alignment to theclubface helps you feel the prop-er path and plane the hands andgolf club should travel. The goalis to keep the elastic cord tauntthroughout the swing sequence.If it’s more distance or moreaccuracy you’re looking for,“Feel what the prosfeel…Perfect Release”! perfectre-lease.com
Barefoot B.E.R.B.S.A catchy name for a shoe
built on science, this ergonomi-cally correct minimalist golfshoe is the first cleated “barefootfeeling” golf shoe with a zeroheel drop. Barefoot B.E.R.B.S.claims to provide a more evenlybalanced foot and better stabili-ty throughout the golf swing.These flexible, light-as-a-feath-er, waterproof, foot huggerssport a ultra-thin outsole,unique five spike design withreplaceable soft spikes that sup-port better balance. Velcrostraps over the top and backeliminates the need forshoelaces and promote a morecustomized fit. The neopreneand leather uppers come in fivecolor combinations to suit bothsexes. So, if you prefer ‘bare-footin’ then step forward and tryBarefoot B.E.R.B.S. for BetterEnergy Recovery, BalanceStability. barefootberbs.com
TipTeeToeSome people just aren’t com-
fortable with a flat-foot designshoe and need that heel lift toimprove posture. TipTeeToe isthe world’s first wedge solelady’s golf shoe that helpsachieve correct posture, betterbalance and stability whenaddressing and hitting the golfball. The new low wedge design(1.5 inch heel) promotes properpositioning (weight on the ballsof your feet), eliminating swing-ing from the heels and playingoff balance. Spikeless and styl-ish, TipTeeToe shoes takewomen from the golf course tothe concourse. They come in anarray of vibrant colors, jazzed
up with colorful straps andbuilt-in ball marker.tipteetoe.com
Insta Golf Shoes Forget the costly golf shoes
and transform any shoe into ahigh performance golf shoewith Insta Golf Shoes. Like apair of rubbers, slip them overyour shoes and you’re ready togo! Lightweight TPE Elastomerconstruction holds them inplace while the traction treadoutsole, heel and forefootreplaceable cleats provide trac-tion and stability while walkingand swinging. They are avail-able in white, black, and gray orjazz it up with their fashion col-ors. Each pair fits a 2.5 shoe sizerange and they fold up easily forstorage in the accompanyingnylon zippered carry bag.Instagolfshoes.com
MagicoolFor you hot-blooded
Americans, die-hard summergolfers/athletes and laborerswho toil in blistering heat,Magicool is a simple, economi-cal, reusable product that willprovide long lasting coolness.By dipping it in water this flatstrip of cotton tubing filled withsuperabsorbent-polymer magi-cally plumps up and providescontinuous cooling by vaporiza-tion heat effect. Wrap it aroundyour neck and secure with vel-cro strip. When dried, just soakagain for continuous coolingthat lasts over 20 hours! It’savailable in four colors…navy,light blue, pink and camouflage.Daisaku-shoji.co.jp
Ball Marker BraceletAbigale Lynn’s newest golf
fashion accessory for ladies istheir eye-catching, one-of-a-kind interchangeable BallMarker Bracelet. Fashioned likea wristwatch the leather bandscome in red, ivory, black andgray metallic assembled with achoice of snazzy, crystallizedball markers that magnetize tothe band. Gift sets are availablefeaturing assembled braceletwith additional ball marker andvisor clip. abigalelynn.com
Pam Borges, a member of theGolf Writers Association ofAmerica and InternationalNetwork of Golf, is a RhodeIsland-based freelance writer anda regular contributor to NewEngland Golf Monthly.
Innovative, fun golf gear
The Pearl Putter is a unique first time putter that allows you tochange to the lie angle of your putter so the head is
square to the ground. The BarefootBERBES shoe promotes itself as
the lightest shoe in golf givingyou the feeling of playingbarefoot, but with tracksion.Ladies will enjoy AbigaleLynn’s Ball MarkerBracelet.
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Motivationis a
Two-WayStreet
You might have heard the say-ing, “believe it and you willachieve it.” Many peopleassume that this motivationalstatement is about positivethinking only. But motivation isa two-way street; negativethoughts can influence our livesjust like positive ones can!
Imagine you are a golferapproaching the tee, and younotice there is water ahead tothe left. You might say to your-self, “I don’t want to hit the ballin the water.” You might be sonervous about the water thatthe water becomes your focus asyou prepare to swing your club.
Despite the desire to land on thefairway, your current dominantthought is about the water. Thatmight lead you to send the ballright into it!
There is a simple solution tothis problem, and it works ingolf as well as many other chal-lenges in life. The key is tofocus on the positive. Thinkabout where you want to beinstead of what you hope toavoid!
As a golfer facing a water haz-ard, the focus should be on thefairway rather than the water.Using principles of positivemotivation, you should say toyourself, “I will hit the ball ontothe fairway.”
Visualization is also veryimportant. Rather than just say-ing what you want, picture ithappening in your mind.Imagine the flight of your balland see it landing on the fair-way. In this way, you build upyour confidence even beforetaking the first swing …becausein your imagination, you nevermiss!
“Coach Steve” is a Break-Through Performance Coachwho works with executives,professional athletes, familiesand youth. He bases much of hiswork on Dr. Denis Waitley’shighly-acclaimed ThePsychology of Winning, and isthe only licensed facilitator ofthis program.
If you would like to learn howCoach Steve can help you withyour own motivation, whether ingolf, career or other areas of life,please visit his website atwww.motive8inc.com. You canalso call him at (716) 810-4660or reach him by email at [email protected]
Coach Steve the Motive8 Guy
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Public GolfCourses in and
around Western New
YorkCattaraugus County(www.EnchantedMountains.com)Course Location Phone Daily/Wknd rateBirch Run (9) Allegheny 716-373-3113 27/29 inc cartCardinal Hills Randolph 716-358-5409 30/35 inc cartElkdale Salamanca 716-945-5553 44/54Holiday Valley Ellicottville 716-699-2345 50/60 inc cartIschua Valley (9) Franklinville 716-676-3630 11/12St. Bonaventure (9) Allegheny 716-372-7692 12/15Turkey Run (9) Freedom 716-492-2888 12/12Water Way Hills Hinsdale 716-372-9144 30/30 inc cart
Chautauqua CountyBemus Point GC (9) Bemus Point 716-386-2893 12/14Cassadaga Lakes(9) Cassadaga 716-595-3003 12/13Chautauqua GC Chautauqua 716-357-6211 55/65 inc cartHillview GC (9) Fredonia 716-679-4571 18/20 inc cartPeek’n Peak Upper Course Findlay Lake 716-355-4141 99/119 inc cartPeek’n PeakLower Course Findlay Lake 716-355-4141 49/59 inc cartRose Brook Irving 716-934-2825 25/40 inc cartSouth Hills Jamestown 716-487-1471 21/23Sugar Hill GC (9 hole, exec.) Westfield 716-326-4653 13/15The Vinyards (9) Fredonia 716-672-7888 10 (unlimited golf)Tri-County Forestville 716-965-9723 45/50 inc cart
Erie County18-Mile Creek GC Hamburg 716-648-4410 17r;22nr/19r;23nrArrowhead Akron 716-542-4653 39/54 inc cartAudubon Amherst 716-631-7139 13r,23nr/13r,23nrAudubon Par 3 Amherst 716-631-7124 5r,8nr/5r,8nrBeaver Island Grand Island 716-773-4668 18/22Bob-O-Links(par-3) Orchard Park 716-662-4311 13/18Bright Meadows Akron (18 holes) 716-542-4653 22/22 inc cartBrighton Tonawanda 716-695-2580 15r;25nr/15r;25nrBuffalo Tournament Club Lancaster 716-681-4653 35/44 inc cartCazenovia (9) Buffalo 716-825-9811 10/12www.bfloparks.orgConcord Crest East Concord 716-592-7636 29/29 inc cartDande Farms Akron 716-542-2027 37/42 inc cartDelaware Buffalo 716-835-2533 13/16www.bfloparks.orgDiamond Hawk Cheektowaga 716-651-0700 49/59 inc cartEden Valley Eden 716-337-2190 24/26 inc cartElma Meadows Elma 716-652-5475 18/21Glen Oak Amherst 716-688-5454 44/54 inc cartGrandview (9) Angola 716-549-4930 11*/13*Greenwood (9) Clarence 716-741-3395 10/12Grover Cleveland Buffalo 716-836-7398 16/18Harris Hill Par 3(9 holes, par 3) Bowmansville 716-684-4653 11/11Harvest Hill Orchard Parkwww.harvesthillgc.com 716-662-1980 44/59 inc cartHolland Hills Holland 716-537-2345 35/35 inc cartKis-n-Greens Alden 716-937-4741 30/34 inc cartThe Links at Ivy Ridge, Akron 716-542-6342 45/55 inc cartwww.thelinksativyridge.comOakwood (9) Amherst 716-689-1421 6r,12nr/6r,12nrRolling Hills(9 holes, par 3) Chaffee 716-496-5016 10/10Rothland Akron 716-542-4325 29/35 inc cartSheridan Tonawanda 716-875-1811 15r;25nr/15r, 25nrSouth Park (9) Buffalo 716-825-9504 10/12www.bfloparks.org
South Shore Hamburg 716-649-6674 38/46 inc cart
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Genesee CountyCourse Location Phone Daily/Wknd rateBethany Hills(Exec., par 69) Bethany 585-591-2763 15*/15*Batavia CC Batavia 585-343-7600 27/32 inc cartwww.bataviacc.comChestnut Hill CC Alden 585-547-9699 32/42 inc cartDavis Countryside Meadows Pavilion 585-584-8390 23/27 inc cartLeRoy Country Club LeRoy 585-768-7330 21/26 inc cartTerry Hills Batavia 800-825-8633 37/44 inc cart
Livingston CountyBrae Burn (9) Dansville 585-335-8840 15/16 inc cartCaledonia Caledonia 585-538-9956 27 (mon/tues)
inc. cart/lunchConesus Conesus 585-346-2100 27/33 inc cartFairview Golf Course Avon (585) 226-8210 23.50*/29.50* inccartLima(Charleston Pines) Lima 585-624-1490 34/39.50 inc cartLima (Island Oaks) Lima 585-624-1490 34/39.50 inc cartLivingston Geneseo 585-243-4430 38/40 inc cartOld Hickory Livonia 585-346-2450 30/35 inc cartSonyea (9) Mount Morris 585-658-4545 13*/14* inc cartTriple Creek Nunda 585-468-2116 22/28 inc cartWoodland Hills Nunda 585-468-5010 22/26 inc cart
Monroe CountyBraemar Spencerport 585-352-5360 28/30 inc cartBrockport Brockport 585-638-2266 25/35 inc cartButtonwood18 hole (par 3) Spencerport 585-352-4720 13/13Chili Scottsville 585-889-9325 30/32 inc cartChurchville Churchville 585-293-0680 30/31 inc cartDeerfield Brockport 585-392-8080 27/35 inc cartDurand-Eastman Irondequoit 585-266-0110 30/31 inc cartEagle Vale Perinton 585-377-5200 42/46 inc cartGenesee Valley Rochester 585-424-2920 30/31 inc cartIsland Valley (9) Fairport 585-586-1300 11/12Lake Shore Greece 585-663-0300 36/36 inc cartLatta Lea(Par 3, 9 holes) Greece 585-663-9440 8.50/8.50Mill Creek Churchville 585-889-4110 39/49 inc cartwww.millcreekgolf.comMill Creek Short Course 585-889-0739 10/10www.millcreekgolf.comPerinton Perinton 585-223-7651 CALLPinewood (9) Spencerport 585-352-5314 12/12Riverton( 9) Henrietta 585-334-6196 22/22Salmon Creek Spencerport 585-352-4300 35/40 inc cartShadow Lake Penfield 585-385-2010 40/45 inc cartShadow Pines Penfield 585-385-8550 42/47 inc cartShadow Lake Penfield 585-385-2010 40/45 inc cartShadow LakeExecutive 9 Penfield 585-385-2010 12/12Shore Acres Executive 9 Greece 585-621-1030 10/12Southern Meadows (9) Rush 585-533-2440 10/11St. John Fisher (9) Rochester 585-385-8458 10/11Timber RidgeGolf Club, LLC Brockport 585-637-2582 25/25 inc cart
www.timberridgegolfing.comTwin Hills Spencerport 585-352-4800 30/38 inc cartWebster East Webster 585-265-1920 40/49 inc. cartWebster West Webster 585-265-1920 26/30 inc cart Wildwood Rush 585-334-5860 42/45 inc cartWoodcliff
Golf Course (9) Fairport 585-248-4880 11/13
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Niagara CountyCourse Location Phone Daily/Wknd rateDeerwood N. Tonawanda 716-695-8525 14r;26nr/14;26nrGothic Hill( 9) Lockport 716-438-5477 11/11www.gothichillgolf.comHyde Park(18 holes) Niagara Falls 716-297-2067 17r;20nr/19r;23nrNewfane Pro-Am (9 holes, par 3) Newfane 716-778-8302 10/11Niagara County Lockport 716-439-7954 28/32 inc cartNiagara-Orleans Middleport 716-735-9000 30/34 inc cartOak Run Lockport 716-434-8851 34/36 inc cartSeneca Hickory Stick Lewiston 716-754-2424 59/69 inc cartShawnee( 9) Wheatfield 716-731-5177 13/13Willowbrook Lockport 716-434-0111 30/33
Ontario CountyBig Oak Geneva 315-789-9419 26/29 inc cartBristol Harbour Cananadaigua 585-396-2200 59/75 inc cartCenterpointe Canandaigua 585-924-5346 30/40 inc cartOzzie’s Corner Golf Course Hamlin 585-964-5440 24/26 inc cartParkview Fairways East Bloomfield 585-657-7539 28/36 inc cartwww.parkviewgc.comRavenwood Victor 585-924-5100 53/63www.ravenwoodgolf.comReservoir Creek Naples 585-374-8010 42*/47* inc. cartWinged Pheasant (27 holes) Farmington 585-289-8846 28/35 inc cartWinding Creek Executive (9) Victor 585-924-0280 8/10
Orleans CountyHarbour Pointe Waterport 585-682-3922 20/25 inc cartHickory Ridge Holly 585-638-4653 25/30 inc cartwww.hickoryridgegolfresort.comRicci Meadows Albion 585-682-3280 22/25 inc cartWhite Birch (Par 3) Lyndonville 585-765-2630 7/8
Seneca CountySilver Creek Waterloo 315-539-8076 25*/30* inc cart
Wayne CountyBlue Heron Hills GC Macedon 315-986-5888 40/50 inc cartCrooked Pines Macedon 315-986-4455 25/30 inc cartGreystone Walworth 315-524-0022 52/61 inc cartPort Bay Golf Course Wolcott 315-594-8295 29/29 inc cartSodus Bay Heights Sodus 315-483-6777 39/49 inc cartWayne Hills Lyons 315-946-6944 38/54 inc cart
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Wyoming CountyCourse Location Phone Daily/Wknd rateArchie’s Chip & Putt (11 hole, Par-3) Java 585-457-9505 10/10Byrncliff Resort & Conference Ctr Varysburg 585-535-7300 39/48 inc cartwww.byrncliff.comIronwood Cowlesville 585-805-0350 34/39 inc cartwww. playironwood.comQuiet Times (par 62) Attica 585-591-1747 16/16Rolling Acres Pike 585-567-8557 27/29 inc cart
Yates CountyLakeside Penn Yan 315-536-7252 60/66 inc cart
CanadaCourse Location Phone Daily/Wknd (Can.$)Beechwood Niagara Falls 866-883-3633 49/59 inc cartwww.beechwoodgolf.comChippawa (9) Niag Falls 905-295-2240 16/18Eagle Valley GC(Par 63) Niagara Falls 905-374-2110 26/26Emerald Pines Port Colborne 905-835-2234 30/30Fort Erie Golf Club Fort Erie 905-991-8883 25/25 inc cartwww. www.forteriegolf.caGrand Niagara Resort Niagara Falls 905-384-4653 95/105 inc cartHunters Pointe(formerly LochNess Links) Welland 905-714-4659 59/59 inc cartInternational Stevensville 905-382-2000 30.97/39.83 inc cartLegends on the 0Niagara (Ussher’s Creek) N. Falls 866-465-3642 85/100 inc cartLegends on theNiagara (Battlefield) N. Falls 866-465-3642 85/100 inc cartNiagara GC (9) Niag.-on-the-Lake 905-468-3424 31/35.50 inc taxesNiagara Falls GC Niagara Falls 905-358-5846 30/35Oak Hall Par 3 (9) Niag. Falls 905-358-6418 5/5Oaklands Niagara Falls 905-295-6643 27/33Peninsula Lakes Fonthill 905-892-8844 89/99 inc cart & taxQueenston(9) Queenston 905-262-4528 13.25/14.75Rio Vista (9) Fort Erie 905-871-0921 18/18Rockway Glen GC St. Catharines 877-762-5929 63/72 inc cartRolling Meadows Niagara Falls 905-384-9894 44/54.15 inc cart & taxRoyal Niagara Niag.-on-the-Lake 866-ROYAL-18 72.50/87.50 inc cartSt. David’s (9) Niag.-on-the-Lake 905-262-4522 13.25/14.75Thundering Waters GC Niagara Falls 905-357-6000 79.99/94.99 inc cartWhirlpool GC Niagara Falls 905-356-1140 65/80 inc cartWhiskey Run Port Colborne 905-835-6864 37/37Willowdel Golf Club (formerly Links of Niagara) Niagara Falls 800-790-0912 50/60 inc cart
Due to space constraints, complete pricing information for each golf coursecould not be printed. Several courses offer season passes, spring and fall rates,senior and youth discounts and variable pricing throughout the day, week andweekend.Weekday fees are listed in front of the slash (/), followed by weekend and holi-day rates. Some weekend prices are for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday andHolidays, while others are for Saturday and Sunday only. Fees which includecarts are denoted by “inc. cart.” An asterisk (*) denotes 2011 prices, as not allgolf courses are yet open for the season and/or could not be reached for theirupdated pricing information. Resident prices are indicated with an “r,” andmost require an ID card. Non-resident prices are indicated by “nr.” Prices for 9-hole courses are for 9 holes only, but some courses offer discounted rates forcompleting the course twice. All prices for Canadian golf courses are in
Canadian funds (Can) and do not include tax unless noted.
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have never played there,put it on your bucket listfor 2012. You can thankme later. And be sure andstop by the restaurant atHP, aka SwingSmokehouse, it’s verygolfer friendly with agreat bar plenty of BBQand smokehouse selec-tions. Mmmmmm.
Speaking of newbars/golf restaurants inCanada, ThunderingWaters, the John Dalydesign in the Falls, hasjust that. It’s a new sportsbar with a fun menu. Ifyou want to stay longerthe Thundering WatersVillage now boasts singlefamily and executive loft-style town houses. That’staking stay and play pack-ages to a new level.
Staying and playing atByrncliff in Varysburgwill be easier in 2012.They have added a newrental cottage right on thegolf course for groups of8-12 players. Here’s aplan, play 18 in the morn-ing, retire to the cottagefor a mid day nap, wakeup and play another 18and enjoy the sweet sun-sets on the hills ofWyoming County. Nice!
If you want to stay andplay in the Rochesterarea, Ravenwood inVictor is the place. Thetwo-time home of the
New York State
Amateur and numerousUSGA and national quali-fiers, Ravenwood wantsyou to take advantage oftheir great “day trip”package. It includes an allinclusive package of golf,cart, range, a sleeve ofballs, GPS live leaderboard, lunch and dinnerall for less than $100.Throw in the Holiday InnExpress of the BestWestern along withBristol Harbour Resort,Greystone or Mill Creekand you could be part ofthe Finger Lakes GolfTrail. It’s the best golfRochester has to offer.Rob Horak is a new addi-tion to Ravenwood for2012. The former headpro at Blue Heron Hills isnow part of the teachingstaff. Good hire.
Jim Furlong is the newman at Willowbrook inLockport. The formerDirector of Golf atDiamond Hawk is nowthe leader of the sweet 27holes complex on Rt. 78.Be sure and make thenewest nine, the northcourse, one of your choic-es playing there. Greatlayout.
Gas and electricity areout at Parkview Fairwaysin Victor and solar energyis in. After three years ofresearch and develop-ment and over $200,000in solar generator equip-
ment, Parkview Fairwaysis now the local leader ingoing green. A total of230 solar electrical panelsare producing 54 kilo-watts of power, enough topower the clubhouse, irri-gation system and 63power golf carts. “I wouldsay it’s going to take 6-10years to get our moneyback on the project,” saidGM Dave Damaske, “butthe solar panels are guar-anteed to produce 80 per-cent after 25 years andthey should last 40.” Addto that plenty of coursetrimmings to make it eas-ier to find your golf balland you have a greenatmosphere to hit yourwhite golf ball.
If it’s night or indoorgolf you are interested in,Cyber Creek in Elma(formerly Springbrook)has 9 new high-def simu-lators. After playing out-side during the day, youcan work on your game attheir night lighted drivingrange, then go inside tothe bar for a beer and biteto eat, and end up playinganother nine at one of thegreatest courses in theworld. Not a bad day andnight on the links.
If you like golf exhibi-tions, there are few betterthan the Dennis WaltersShow, coming to HarvestHill in Orchard Park onJuly 15. Dennis lost use of
his legs years ago, but hispassion for golf neverwaivered and he puts on ashow second to none. Hegets his dog involved too.Hey what better animal totell you that when yourball is not on the fairwayit’s in the “ruff”. The com-edy is just part of theshow. The trick shots arewhere it gets really enter-taining.
Batavia Country Clubis sporting a new lookpro shop. GM ChrisPompa tells us he hastotally remodeled the proshop and is now offeringmore golf goods thanever before. Chris alsooffers the best tourna-ment package in WNYwith golf, cart, lunch,steak dinner and a keg atlest than $50 per person.The rolling fairways ofBatavia have never beenbetter giving you a greattournament golf experi-ence.
Some one liners for theroad… The NYS Jr. Tour(halfpricegolf.com) outof Buffalo will feature 7parent-jr tournament inthe Spring and Summerand a $6,000 scholarshipindividual Tour Augustthrough October.Diamond Hawk inCheektowaga andGothic Hill in Lockportboth have new chefs.Two great places to eat,
golf or not. WNYPGAPro Mike Judy took careof my son and I on a tripto the DominicanRepublic a few years ago,now he welcomes you toBraemar Country Clubin Spencerport where hesays they have mademany improvements fora great golf experience.LeRoy Country Club hastwo excellent finishingpar 3’s. They now haveexcellent new tee boxesfor your enjoyment. GlenOak in East Amherst hasfeatured GPS in the cartsfor a number of years,now the Robert TrentJones layout has newcarts and a new GPS sys-tem to make it even bet-ter. Hickory Ridge inHolly now has 54 RVsites with 16 more instore. RVing and golf area popular combo accord-ing to Owner CindyDiehl. Add to that a newin ground pool, pond,fishing, boating andHickory Ridge is becom-ing quite the resort. GMFran Roach is leavingSeneca Hickory Stick inLewiston for a job in themiddle east. Casey Kimhas joined the RobertTrent Jones Jr course staffas Superintendent.Rosebrook in SilverCreek will be moreentertaining this year.They have a new
enclosed heated patiowith live bands everyFriday and Saturday.There’s a new patio andawning at the clubhouseat Winged Pheasant inOntario County to goalong with the new par 5on the back 9. EagleValley in N. Falls, Ontwelcomes the U.S. KidsTour to Ontario April 29through June. Six cours-es will host events.Beechwood in N. Falls,Ont. is adding a 5th setof tee decks and replacedthe bunkering on 3 holesand is continuing tomake changes on otherholes. Beechwood is afavorite of small andlarge outings. For moreinfo give John White acall and tell Whitie I saidhi!
Power carts are nowavailable at South Parkand all Olmstead Parks,and The Vineyards inFredonia has added 2holes. Have a great sea-son and remember…wePLAY golf. Have fun !
Rick Zurak is thehost/producer of theWestern New York GolfReport TV Show, Tuesdayat 6:30 on Time WarnerCh. 20 in Buffalo and theDirector of the NYS Jr GolfTour (halfpricegolf.com).Email Rick:[email protected].
2012 golf season from front cover
