September 23, 2015
Players for the 2015 McNabb Cup at White Lake, Michigan. “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland It is not to be believed. The gallery that had gathered around the 18th green gasped as one. Surely, it was a mad instance of the gods, in their cups, rending reality […]
Florida Tartan Tour Kicks Off First Event In spite of heavy rain beforehand, the Professional Hickory Golfers Association Tartan Tour’s first event at historic Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club was completed on what turned out to be a nice afternoon. Tour co-director Mike Stevens boosted by steady play and a more than competent short game managed to win the […]
September 22, 2015
No, these guys aren’t having any fun at all. That’s the Wisconsin Hickory Open field at the Lawsonia clubhouse bar. The 6th annual Wisconsin Hickory Open (formerly the Kummel Cup) is in the books. Congratulations to our Champions: Steve Simer – Madison, Wisconsin – Overall ChampionDr. Dave Brown – Omaha, Nebraska – Senior DivisionDan Norstedt – Eau Claire, Wisconsin […]
The players in the inaugural Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship. The Northwest Hickory Players conducted its inaugural Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship and Trade Show on Sept. 19-20 over the historic Foster Golf Links in Tukwila, Wash., and the Chandler Egan-designed West Seattle Golf Course. In a thrilling finish Jim von Lossow of Seattle edged Scott Miller of Issaquah by a single shot with a fine […]
September 21, 2015
The winners of the IDHO 2015. From left: Ab van den Broek (Best Dressed), Bengt Franzon (Stableford), Menno Beelen (3rd), Perry Somers (2nd), Brain Gee (1st), Lily Waller (1st), Britta Nord (2nd), Barbara Nettelbladt (3rd), Coby Born (Best Dressed) (PHOTO: ESMEE WALLER) Reported by Iain Forrester: Traditionally, the IDHO was opened with the reception and the IDHO dinner in […]
September 15, 2015
Players at the 2015 Michiana Hickory Open at the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. The 4th annual Michiana Hickory Open is in the books and for the fourth straight year Bert Coghill claimed the top prize by shooting a fine 78 on a fair but difficult Notre Dame Golf Course. His name will go […]
The players at the 2015 Charles Blair Macdonald Challenge. The C. B. Macdonald Challenge was played Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 12-13) at the historic Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course in Ontario, Canada. Despite the rainy weather, rounds were completed with enthusiasm and grit. Four teams – Team USA, Team Eastern Ontario, Team Western Ontario, and Team International – played 36 holes of […]
Players in the 2015 Canadian Hickory Open Championship Tournament host Ron Lyons reports: We had more than 80 players competing this year. Our record was 100 in 2012. It was the 100th anniversary of the Alberta Amateur Golf Association. The Canadian Hickory Championship is held over three days. There is a money scramble on Wednesday, followed by Canada vs. […]
Congratulations to the medal winners and all of the players and participants of the 2015 Edition of the Iowa Hickory Classic Golf Tournament. The Friday evening reception featuring a dinner of Scottish delights was presented by Hyperion’s Chef Joe York. (My God, I love Scotch Eggs and the lobster bisque was to die for.) The 9th edition of this Midwest hickory […]