November 17, 2015
The California Hickory Open The 2015 CA Hickory Open, Nov. 6-8, held at the 1930 San Clemente GC was another success. The weather was great as usual in sunny Southern California. Temps were in the mid 70’s and skies so clear that Catalina Island looked to be reachable with a well struck Brassie. 24 players braved the tough weather […]
November 13, 2015
The Mid Pines Hickory Open field for 2015 Cliff Martin of Los Angeles, Calif., took the 2015 title in a playoff with Mark Hollingsworth of West End, N.C. Both men turned in a two-day total of 151. The tournament was played Nov. 6-8 in Southern Pines, N.C., on the Mid Pines Golf Course designed by Donald Ross. “Mark outplayed me […]
November 11, 2015
Hello all, and to those who did not make it this year, you were missed! This year’s outing at Old Kinderhook was Nov. 5-7. Beautiful warm, sunny weather both days, and the usual splendid hospitality of Fred and Sherry Smeltzer at their new mansion adjoining the 13th green, and their generous donation of hickory putters made by Fred and embroidered […]
November 7, 2015
Jay Harris reports: Rob Pilewski and I hosted the third annual Tufts Hickory Pro Am on Nov. 5. This was the day before the Mid Pines Hickory Open. We had 102 participants. Vendors Tad Moore, Mike Just, Tony Vecci, and Will Jacoby were present. A silent auction and a raffle added to the atmosphere after the players came in and […]
October 28, 2015
The 2015 World Hickory Open trophy winners pictured at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel. From left: Andrew Buchan, Willie Tanner, Cliff Martin, Britta Nord, Angus Provost Helen Oswald who presented the trophies, Christina Lindgren, Andrew Marshall, Brian Schuman and Jake Anema.(Photo by Andy Thompson Photography for Carnoustie Country.) More than 120 hickory golfers from across the globe competed in this […]
October 19, 2015
Looks like the players had a great time, especially Greg Whitmer who posted the following YouTube video with the event’s results included. Spoiler alert – Chris Farris and Jim Saunders were the winning team.
October 15, 2015
The inaugural Fall Hickory Classic hosted by the U.S. Hickory Players Club debuted Oct. 9-11 at the Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club in Morganton, N.C. Some 34 players turned out for the opening, which featured a round of stableford scoring (Day 1), four ball/alternate shot (Day 2), and individual and team play (Day 3). Friday’s stableford match was won […]
October 5, 2015
Players at the inaugural Gamble Sands Hickory Championship. The first-annual Gamble Sands Hickory Championship was a thrilling experience for everyone involved. Held in early October, conditions were brisk, to say the least. 30-mph gusts greeted players as they arrived for the first round, and only grew in strength as the day progressed. However, the sun shone and the troops (including […]
October 4, 2015
The field at the 2015 Washington State Hickory Open Durel Billy, host professional for the Washington State Hickory Open, reports: Fresh off of his come-from-behind Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship win (click here to see that story), Jim von Lossow was feeling very confident about his game and it showed. Making the turn in 38 on Saturday at The Home Course […]