Long Time RI Golf Pro Rick Holcomb Passes Away
Long time Rhode Island teaching pro Rick Holcomb has passed away, his son announced on Facebook on Tuesday night.
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GolfNewsRI’s Holcomb Giving Lessons at Warren Driving Range
GolfNewsRI contributor Rick Holcomb is back at the Warren Driving Range giving lessons to those who are interested in learning the game.
Read moreRick Holcomb: A Tribute to Seekonk Driving Range
My 29 years at the Seekonk Driving range was filled with many rewarding experiences. I taught an estimated 35,000 students from all around the world, including many foreign exchange students.
Read moreRick Holcomb: 39 Minutes & 17 Seconds
On April 20, 1973, Rhode Island’s Rick Holcomb set the east coast speed golf record. Holcomb played Triggs Memorial Golf Course in 39 minutes and 17 seconds, running the entire way. Here is his recollection of the day: It was a beautiful morning that day, I teed off at 8 a.m. on the first tee at Triggs. By 8:39:17 I
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