Drakeford claims top prize at Porter Cup

Drakeford claims top prize at Porter Cup

Drakeford tops field of 75 amateur golfers By Jay Skurski, Buffalo News Geoff Drakeford avoided looking at a leader board all week at the Porter Cup – until approaching the green on his 72nd and final hole Saturday. He was greeted with good news when he got...
Drakeford holds on for Porter Cup victory

Drakeford holds on for Porter Cup victory

By Cassie Stein, Golfweek After a third-round leaderboard that featured Australians in three of the top five spots, one managed to walk away with the prestigious title. Australian Geoff Drakeford held on to win the 56th annual Porter Cup at Niagara Falls Country Club...
Denn looks ahead to 2015 Porter Cup

Denn looks ahead to 2015 Porter Cup

By Jay Skurski, Buffalo News With the 56th Porter Cup in the books, it’s natural for attention to turn to No. 57. That will be Steve Denn’s 15th as tournament director, and it probably won’t be his last. “It’s a labor of love, obviously,” Denn said. “This year was a...
Geoff Drakeford leads by 3 at Porter Cup

Geoff Drakeford leads by 3 at Porter Cup

By Cassie Stein, Golfweek Geoff Drakeford showed no signs of slowing down Friday. Drakeford, of Australia, fired a 2-under 68 in the third round of the 56th annual Porter Cup at Niagara Falls Country Club to take a three-shot lead into Saturday’s final round....
Porter Cup Notebook: Sawin plays hookey from work

Porter Cup Notebook: Sawin plays hookey from work

By Jay Skurski, Buffalo News It’s easy to envy John Sawin. The 29-year-old who calls San Francisco home is truly living the dream. Back in March, Sawin walked away from his investment-banking job as a vice president with Barclays in Menlo Park, Calif., to reconnect...
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...