Sept. 4, 2019 Gonzalo Retana Ardanaz is a new SoHG member from San Sebastian, Spain. The new-to-hickory player wanted to share his excitement in the new sport with friends and organized a tournament held on Aug. 8 at the Real Nuevo Club de Golf Club in San Sebastian. Both men and women participated, Retana says. “It was very successful day, […]
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Ross Kenny wins stormy 2019 Canadian Hickory Open
Aug. 24, 2019 The 2019 Canadian Open Hickory Championship was held the week of Aug. 12-16 at the Legends G&CC Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. The hickory event included a two-day road trip on Monday and Tuesday, a Wednesday scramble, the Thursday USA/Canada match (Ryder Cup format), and the Friday Championship tournament. This year’s Wednesday scramble team with a -13 score […]
Midwest hickory golfers help Miami Valley celebrate 100 years
Aug. 20, 2019 In 2015, the U.S. Hickory Open was held at Miami Valley Golf Club in Dayton, Ohio. The historic course, which has hosted the Western Open, was a delight to play. The membership and the club’s president Neil Hazel, asked whether the SoHG would consider a return in 2019, to help the club celebrate its centennial. Ed Ronco, […]
2019 Polish Hickory Open and Retro Festival
Sept. 6-8, 2019 Gradi Golf Club Brzezno Palace It is a great pleasure to invite you to Hickory Polish Open. The Hickory Polish Open is first historical tournament in Poland with accreditation patronage of Polish Golf Association, British Golf Collectors Society, Museum of Sport and Tourism. The Hickory weekend is one of the greatest events taking place at the Gradi […]
Bert Coghill continues run at Michiana Hickory Open
Aug. 12, 2019 Jim Jeselnick reports: On Aug. 10, a beautiful Saturday afternoon at historic South Bend Country Club (SBCC), Bert Coghill from Lemont, Ill., a member of the Golf Heritage Society, continued his dominance of the Michiana Hickory Open by wining for the sixth time in seven years with fine score of 78. Thirty six golfers, the largest group […]
Mr. Woeckener adds 2019 Foxburg title to his USHO victory
Aug. 12, 2019 Tom Johnson, host of the Foxburg Hickory Championship, reports: Great camaraderie Great weather Great food Great golf The above were the features of the 11th Annual Foxburg Hickory Championship held amid beautiful skies, and the handsome home of Foxburg Country Club this past Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. The FHC is a 36-hole hickory golf event […]
2019 Mid Pines Hickory Open
Mid Pines Hickory Open Nov. 15-17, 2019 Season Opener for 2019-20 CS The first event in the scheduling of the Championship Series, the Mid Pines Hickory Open in Southern Pines, N.C. provides a great setting on one of Donald Ross’ classic gems. Often hosting as many as 100 players, including international visitors, the tournament features a foursomes competition at neighboring Pine […]
2019 North Texas Hickory Open
Oct. 10-12 Sherrill Park Golf Club Richardson, Texas From Scott Pilgrim: Hello Hickory Friends! The event is scheduled to return to Sherrill Park Golf Club on the No. 2 course. Practice rounds are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10 as well as a meet/greet with snacks and refreshments, early check-in/registration, Trade Show, and putting tournament. Round 1 with will be played Friday […]
2020 Arizona Desert Hickory Classic
Feb. 29-March 1, 2020 Pebblebrook and Grandview Golf Courses Sun City West, Ariz. The General is making plans. The SoHG’s original desert commander, Gen. Ken Holtz-kopf is already thinking of hickories in February. Enter and book your travel plans now is his recommended order of the day. Well, at least do so by Feb. 7, the deadline. Early entries are […]
2019 Canadian Hickory Open
Aug. 12-16 The Legends Golf and Country Club Edmonton, Alberta, Canada From Ron Legends: This notice is a bit late, but, you never know! The Canadian Open Hickory Championship is held annually in August at the Legends Golf and Country Club near Edmonton, Alberta. This year is the 20th anniversary of the tournament and we’ve enjoyed each year as friends […]