Oct. 23
J.W. Buckland Hickory Trophy
Links Course of the Cologne Golf Club
Cologne, Germany
The Hickory Society Cologne is pleased to announce the inaugural J.W. Buckland Hickory Trophy, to be played as part of the Dutch Hickory Tour. Play will be in accordance with the official golf rules of the R&A Rules Limited, the betting rules of the DGV (unless otherwise regulated in this notice) and the current course rules of the Cologne Golf Club.
Click here for a complete tournament information sheet.
Click here for a registration form.
Click here for information and background on James. W. Buckland.
Equipment, golf carts, trolleys, carts and distance measurement:
Golf clubs built before 1935 and equipped with a hickory wood shaft are played. Club shaft materials other than wood and metal shaft inserts are not permitted. Modern balls and balls approved by the R&A for competition, as well as golf balls designated in accordance with the Society of Hickory Golfers “Modern Equipment Guidelines”, No. 5 are permitted. Sets of rental clubs are available (original pre-1935 clubs with hickory shafts). These can be hired if required, including insurance. Rental fee per day: 30.00 Euro (incl. breakage insurance)
Dress code/etiquette:
We will play in historical clothing from the 1930s. For the men, plus fours, plus twos or knickerbockers are desired as legwear, as well as jackets, waistcoats, shirts, tie or bow tie, flat cap, hat. Ladies play in dresses, skirts (above the knee), blouses, jackets, hat, etc. We ask that you refrain from using modern materials and garish colours (including rain gear, umbrellas, etc.). If you do not have the required outfit, you can find it at various costume rentals.
Costs:
Entry fee* for the 18-hole tournament: 95.00 euros, including dinner on 23.10.2021. Entry fee* for pros and members of the Cologne Golf Club: 45.00 Euro. *Members of the “Dutch Hickory Society” receive an entry fee reduction of 5,00 Euro.
Contact Andreas Biste of of the Hickory Society Cologne for information. andreas.biste@hickory-society.com