May 28, 2021 Bill Martin reports on the results of the 10th annual Nickel and Dime event of the Metropolitan Hickory Society. Once again Ridgewood CC outdid themselves with the quality of their presentation. From the pristine course conditions to the beautiful recently renovated clubhouse. From the welcoming pro staff to the friendly locker room attendants. And what can one […]
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New players find much to like at 2021 Mid American Hickory Open
May 27, 2021 Denny Olson reports: I’m glad to report our 2021 Mid American Hickory Open was a success in several ways. Held at the Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg, Ill., the weather and the course were great. Although our number of traditional participants was down to 19, we had an additional turnout of 17 local members, including eight ladies. That group […]
Petersen wins inaugural Florida State Hickory Open
May 27, 2021 Mike Stevens reports on the inaugural Florida State Hickory Open. First, I congratulate and thank the Florida State Golf Association for conducting a fantastic tournament at Sara Bay Country Club and for all their support of hickory golf. The Florida Hickory Golfers acquitted themselves admirably. Will Peterson, who is back on track with his game, was the […]
Old hickory putters wanted for First Tee groups in Texas
Pete League is looking for old hickory putters to be repaired and given to First Tee players. Here’s Pete’s info: The Inaugural Texas First Tee Hickory Championship was held recently at Onion Creek Club in Austin, Texas. Five four-person teams participated and the Dallas, Texas chapter kicked butt with an even par performance. All players on the first three teams […]
Canadian hickory golf to receive formal recognition from country’s Golf Canada
On May 20, the Golf Historical Society of Canada (GHSC) announced to its membership the beginnings of working partnership with Golf Canada to create “a framework and structure to define a GHSC/Golf Canada Hickory Division.” Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body of golf in Canada. In partnership with Canada’s provincial golf associations, Golf Canada currently represents approximately 272,000 golfers […]
44 test Whistling Straits Challenge
The Wisconsin Hickory Kohler Challenge (May 15-16, 2021), is a two day event played on the Irish and Straits Course at Whistling Straits, Haven, Wisc. As the name suggests, golf at the Straits is a challenge, hickories or no. Still, if you want to have some fun golfing, you bring your hickories. Event host Ernie Ernst reports that 44 players attended […]
Cool weather openers for Midwest regions
May 17, 2021 The season is finding its way to cooler climes as regional groups host opening day events. Here’s a note from the Nebraska, Michigan, and Illinois groups. Dale Hallock, president of the Nebraska Hickory Golf Association, reports:The 2021 NEHGA Hickory Opening Day Challenge was held at Elmwood Park GC in Omaha on Saturday, May 8. It what was […]
Record field for Findlay/Massachusetts Hickory Open and 125th anniversary for Country Club of Greenfield
Bill Conant reports: It was a near record turnout of 32 players who enjoyed beautiful weather and a fun day at a club celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The Alexander Findlay/Massachusetts Hickory Open was held May 14 at The Country Club of Greenfield (The Gateway Course to Hickory Golf in New England), in Greenfield, Mass. Players attending were: Bill Wardwell, Dave […]
Hutton takes title at windy Homesteader
May 5 – Beatrice, Neb. Duane Baylor reports: The Beatrice Homesteader Open was held May 1-2 under very windy conditions. This year’s participants were: Duane Baylor, Paul Bjerke , Bob Bjerke , Paul Jensen, John Hutton, Larry Krabsbach, Ron Luster and Dick Shanahan. First place gross went to John Hutton (83-93=175) and second was Larry Krabsbach (95-95=190). Net winner was […]
NWHP celebrates World Hickory Golf Day at Meadow Park GC
The Northwest Hickory Players hosted the 9th Vintage Hickory Classic at Meadow Park Golf Course, a 1915 public course near Tacoma, Wash. The Vintage was initiated 10 years ago to celebrate National Hickory Golf Day, and now continues to celebrate World Hickory Golf Day, offered by the Society of Hickory Golfers. The day started grey and cool but developed into […]