Aussie takes Porter Cup lead

Aussie takes Porter Cup lead

Hall holds second after up-and-down play By Taylor Nigrelli, Buffalo News During the second day of Porter Cup action, the top of the leader board was something of a revolving door. Some appeared to be well set up after a solid morning round, only to be buried by a...
Par 5s prove pivotal in Porter Cup second-round

Par 5s prove pivotal in Porter Cup second-round

By Cassie Stein, Golfweek Take advantage when you can is the adage at Niagara Falls Country Club for the 56th annual Porter Cup. Gavin Hall, who currently sits in second after a second-round, even-par 70, says gaining momentum into the back nine in any given round is...
Porter Cup Notebook: Thomson, 13, earned his bid on merit

Porter Cup Notebook: Thomson, 13, earned his bid on merit

By Jay Skurski, Buffalo News Steve Denn takes every invitation he gives out to the Porter Cup seriously. So when he offered one to 13-year-old Will Thomson, it wasn’t for publicity’s sake. “I’m certainly going to go on merit,” Denn said. “I’m not going to say, ‘OK, a...
It’s hook’em ’Horns at top of Cup board

It’s hook’em ’Horns at top of Cup board

By Jay Skurski, Buffalo News A couple of young guns from the University of Texas shot themselves to the top of the leader board after the first round of the 56th Porter Cup on Wednesday at Niagara Falls Country Club. Pittsford native Gavin Hall holds a one-shot lead...
Porter Cup field remains top notch even in transitional year

Porter Cup field remains top notch even in transitional year

by Jay Skurski, Buffalo News Tournament Director Steve Denn describes the field for this year’s Porter Cup as transitional. Gone are recent champions like Patrick Rodgers (2011) and Richy Werenski (2012), both of whom have started their professional careers. Reigning...