A new podcast, titled Plus Four, is set to launch on Jan. 1, with hickory golf as the main event. Host and creator Rob Birman of Port Townsend, Wash., said the podcast is “devoted to exploring the sport of hickory golf.” “The first episode features a conversation with Tad Moore, Rob Ahlschwede, and Roger Hill, exploring the origins of the […]
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2021 Onion Creek Creek Hickory Classic
March 25-27 Onion Creek Club Austin, Texas It’s back! If all things go as planned and health and safety are not the issues they were in 2020, the Onion Creek Hickory Classic is a go, says Pete League and company. The First Tee teams will finally get their chance to have a real hickory match, too. There’s a lot more […]
World of Hickory 2020
December 2020 This year’s summary of world hickory golf events reflects what a challenging year it was. Several tournaments were cancelled, either because of mandated lockdowns or from an abundance of caution. The virus that has caused such grief in the world at least was often less impactful on golf because most community health and government leaders saw the game, […]
USHO registration to be posted Jan. 4
Organizers for the 14th U.S. Hickory Open have announced that the registration for the event will be by mail only – no online registration will be available. The form will be placed on this website, on the U.S. Hickory Open page, on Jan. 4, 2021. The event is scheduled for Sept. 12-14 at the Gearhart Golf Links in Gearhart, Ore. […]
Florida Hickory Golfers end season on a high note
In a season plagued with cancellations and other challenges, the Florida Hickory Golfers managed to persevere and hold a number of events. FHG’s Captain Mike Stevens sent the following note and photos of the regional group’s season-ending tournament at Mount Dora Golf Club in Mount Dora, Fla. The Florida Hickory Golfers wrapped up 2020 with our annual championships at the […]
2021 U.S. Pro and Amateur
Feb. 22Temple Terrace Golf and Country ClubTemple Terrace, Fla. This annual event is hosted by Mike Stevens, the Florida Hickory Golfers, and the United States Golf Teachers Federation. The Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club is a gracious course that winds through Florida live oaks. Jim Barnes, a champion from the Golden Era of golf, was professional here. Amateurs have […]
2021 World Hickory Open, Scotland
!!CANCELLED FOR 2021!! The 2021 WHO has been cancelled. Please contact organizers for information regarding refunds or application for 2022 when it is anticipated the event will return. Oct. 10-14Various CoursesFife, Scotland The 16th edition of the World Hickory Open will be contested Oct. 11-14 across four courses in the St. Andrews / Fife area of Scotland. The deadline to register […]
2021 Monterey Hickory Classic
Oct. 22-24 Monterey, Calif. After missing 2020, our annual Monterey event is back! Green fees have gone up considerably since we last played, but we’re still keeping the event costs to a minimum. The $225 fee includes all green fees, Friday and Saturday skin games, awards and prizes. Friday, Oct. 22 will be at the Del Monte Golf Course. Saturday Oct. […]
Southern Hickory Golf Society adds new regional voice
By Jim Davis Deal Hudson, a dapper gentleman who loves hickory golf and is a fixture at events throughout the Southeast as well as larger national tournaments, found himself at a loss recently. “I was moving to Atlanta and realized there was no hickory golf organization,” he said. When you like the sport as much as Hudson, that’s not a […]
Christmas gift ideas from the SoHG
Gifts are fun all year-long, but the Christmas season is the time we like to recognize friends and family with something special. This SoHG gift list might help with your last-minute ideas. (It’s not meant to be an exclusive list, but these are all the members we know about!) A membership to the SoHG A membership to the Golf Heritage […]