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 […]
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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 […]
2017 Mid Pines Hickory Open
Nov. 10-12 Mid Pines Resort Southern Pines, N.C. The first event in the scheduling of the major events on the Championship Series, the Mid Pines Hickory Open in Southern Pines, N.C. is one of the year’s most popular outings. Played on a classic Donald Ross gem, the tournament often hosts as many as 100 players, including international visitors. On the […]
2017 GCS Annual Meeting and Trade show Set for Southern Pines This November
Each year, the Golf Collectors Society organizes its largest trade show to coincide with an annual meeting for its members. The 2017 GCS Annual Meeting & Trade Show is scheduled at the Pine Needles/Mid Pines Resort, directly on the heels of the Mid Pines Hickory Open. You might see some GCS fellows at the Saturday evening SoHG trade show, too. If you […]
2017 Pacific Hickory Cup results in tie
The second Pacific Hickory Cup was held Jan. 15-16 in Palm Desert, Calif. at the spectacular Shadow Mountain Golf Club designed by Gene Sarazen. This two-day event featured 54 holes of competition in the traditional Ryder Cup-style match play format. Twenty-two players from Arizona and California teamed up to compete in Sunday morning Four-ball (best ball), afternoon Foursomes (alternate shot), and Monday […]