A good field of more than 40 gents made the trek to Austin, Texas this March 23 for the Onion Creek Hickory Classic. Held on the legendary Onion Creek where the Legends Tour began, the event is always a cause for celebration. From the golf to the trade show and evening banquet, the overriding theme is a good time with […]
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Inaugural White Mountain Hickory Classic Kicks Off July 8th, 2017
Dear Hickory Golf Enthusiasts, The New Hampshire Hickory Golf Association invites hickory golfers from New England and beyond to play in the inaugural White Mountain Hickory Classic. The event will take place on Saturday, July 8 at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in beautiful Bretton Woods, N.H. This historic course opened for play in 1915 and was designed by Donald Ross. Period […]
Results for 2017 Gutty Golf Spectacular
There are several pre-1900 gutty golf events planned for 2017, but the second annual Gutty Golf Spectacular on the Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore, Calif., was the first to tee it up, played over March 11-12. Although the weather reached 90 degrees both days, the contestants had a blast! The links were in good shape for Saturday match play, using […]
Tommy’s Honour premieres on April 14
Members of the Society of Hickory Golfers and the Golf Collectors Society have been extended an invitation to celebrate the U.S. premiere of the film Tommy’s Honour, based on the book by Kevin Cook. The film will open in 32 cities across the U.S. on April 14. Click here for a list of theaters. Sean T. Kelly, a career writer/publisher […]
2017 World Hickory Open Schedule Announced
Following is a preliminary schedule posted by Ewan Glen of St. Andrews Golf Co. Ewan is kindly taking up the herculean task of stepping in for our departed friend and World Hickory Open founder, Lionel Freedman. Through Deal Hudson of Virginia, Ewan asked that the following schedule be made available to as many interested hickory golfers as possible. Please visit […]
2017 Wyandotte Hickory Scramble Registration Now Open
June 4 Wyandotte Shores Golf Course Wyandotte, Mich. Come join in the fun of a day of hickory golf and camaraderie. The annual Wyandotte Hickory Scramble is an 18-hole two-person scramble with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The golf course address is 3625 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192. The event is hosted by the Wyandotte Hickory Organization and the Wyandotte Recreation Department. […]
Stovall takes 2017 Arizona Desert Hickory title over record field
A record seventy-four hickory players from around the USA, Canada and including Johannesburg, South Africa came to Sun City West, Ariz. and the Pebblebrook Golf Course to compete in this year’s Arizona Desert Hickory Tournament. The tournament supported a field for Championship, Senior, New-To-Hickory, Super Senior and a Division of Lady Players. The weather offered perfect Arizona sunshine with temps […]
2017 Foxburg Hickory Championship
Aug. 11-12 Foxburg Country Club Foxburg, Pa. From tournament host Tom Johnson: Greetings everyone, Everything is coming together for the 2017 Foxburg Hickory Championship. 2017 will be our ninth year. We our fortunate the Club and its members have permitted us to use this great course and amenities. It is perfect for pre-1900 golf, one of the treasures of our pastime. Entries have begun […]
2017 Wawashkamo National Hickory Stick Classic
Aug. 11-12 Wawashkamo Golf Club Mackinac Island, Mich. This annual event is played on the stunningly beautiful Mackinaw Island of Michigan. It includes a Friday shootout with the first 24 players to register, followed by a barbecue cookout. Saturday brings the 18-hole, four-person scramble that comprises the Hickory Stick Classic. Saturday evening should be special with the addition of “A […]
Ki Unlocks Winning Performance for U.S. Pro Hickory Championship
It was one for the history books. Doing her best imitation of Joyce Wethered, Orlando’s Ki Shui Liao used some inspired golf to secure the John Shippen Trophy at the 2017 United States Professional Hickory Golf Championship, held on February 20, in Temple Terrace, FL. An independent golf pro, Liao’s 75 was four shots clear of Tampa’s Jeff Leonard. The […]