A new book is out by SoHG member John Coyne. The story follows a middle-aged amateur’s quest to win the Masters. Along the way he is dogged by a mysterious, tormented stranger and helped by a young, unknown caddie. Read more about the book here
Author Archives: Jim Davis
Recreation of Match Between Tom Morris and Willie Park Sr. Goes to Perry Sommers
Starting April 12 and lasting four days, Perry Sommers of Australia and Randy Jensen of the USA recreated the celebrated match 141 years ago between two of history’s legendary golfers – Old Tom Morris and Willie Park Sr. At stake was the Marathon Medal, created for the event and played for over the four courses of the original challenge, St. […]
2nd Annual Mississippi Hickory Masters Tournament – 2011 Results
On Friday, April 8, at the Country Club of Jackson, the Mississippi Hickory Golf Association held its second annual Hickory Masters Tourney in conjunction with that little tournament over at Augusta National. Twenty-two members, including SoHG illuminaries Tad Moore and Breck Speck, competed in the combination 4-Ball and Individual event. The course played to just over 6,200 yards. Play was […]
Southern Hickory 4-Ball Tournament 2011
The 2011 Southern Hickory 4-Ball was a fine success, said host Tad Moore. ” Twenty-four teams participated this year. After a very tough competition two young players emerged as winners with the best score yet in the event,” he says. ” The golf course was exceptional and is an excellent hickory venue. The Thursday night kickoff party was fun with […]
SoHG Unveils 2011 Championship Series & Player Point System
The 2011 Hickory Golf Championship Series is sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water and includes the following four events: Tad Moore Southern Hickory 4-Ball US Hickory Open The Heart of America Mid Pines Hickory Open To add a little spice to the Championship Series (CS), the SoHG board has developed a point system based on performance that, if all goes […]