HICKORY GOLF NEWS

The 17th annual Mid Pines Hickory Open was a subdued affair, partly because of the pandemic and partly because of heavy Sunday rains that produced a one-hour delay to the start. Regardless, the indomitable Rick Woeckener pulled through to claim his third Mid Pines title with a 77-75 for 152. One participant described a low-key tournament with “a fractured, reduced […]

The following members have added their names for nomination to the SoHG Board of Directors, terms to begin on Jan. 1, 2021. Three seats will come vacant. Leaving the board are Rob Ahlschwede and Bo Turocy. Greg Smith’s term will also end at the end of 2020, but he has agreed to a 1-year term as an at-large director. Below are photos […]

“Mighty fine.” That’s the answer you will hear from North Carolina resident Chris Deinlein when you ask him how he’s doing. It’s also the reaction that most SoHG members who know him will echo when they learn of his 2020 Mike Brown Award honor. Of course, not everybody can say “mighty fine,” with that distinctive Southern drawl. Deinlein was among […]

SoHG founder and golf entrepreneur Tad Moore has made a name for himself in golf. First with his award-winning putter designs (Ian Woosnam used one to win the Masters) and later with replica hickory clubs that are so good, Sandy Lyle used them to win two World Hickory Championships as well as the occasional round at Augusta National. Moore should […]

Oct. 19, 2020 – Ascona, Switzerland By Rick Adams Hickory golf is sometimes regarded as the domain of older men and women, nostalgic for the origins of the game. Yet, more and more, younger golfers are being attracted to the unique challenges of playing hickory … and they’re adapting quite quickly. Leonardo Bono, a native of Locarno in the Italian-speaking […]

Five new inductees were welcomed to the Nebraska Hickory Golf Association Hall of Fame at the 2020 U.S. Hickory Open. The presentation was made at the USHO dinner on Monday night, Oct. 5. Kevin Cawley, who presided over the awards and the dinner, emphasized that the NEGHA Hickory Golf of Fame is meant to honor hickory golfers from the U.S. […]

Oct. 7, 2020 – Omaha, Neb. Summary by Dave Brown(Photos of the event are still being assembled and will be added here as soon as possible.) Happy Hollow Club put on a grand event with superb food, service, and, of course, a beautiful, well-maintained and challenging golf course. Monday’s weather was cool and windy. At the 9 a.m. tee times, temperatures were […]

The Columbia Golf and Country Club in Claverack, N.Y., held its second annual Hickory Day on Sept. 26. Gene Sarazen was once a member here. As usual, everyone, especially the ladies, had fun dressing in period attire. Shown in the picture below are honored guests Bill Wardwell, board member of the SoHG, and Jeff Blomstedt, both of whom were division […]

Sept. 22, 2020 BRADENTON, Fla. – In conjunction with Florida Hickory Golfers, the Florida State Golf Association conducted its first dedicated hickory golf competition at the historic Bradenton Country Club. The almost 100-year old Donald Ross design was the perfect host club allowing players to capture the feeling of how golf was played in its earliest days. The golf course was in […]

Experience the “Royal & Ancient Game” As It Was Originally Played! The SoHG promotes a broad list of tournaments held throughout the year, and maintains an Order of Merit points system to determine an annual ranking of golfers. A spirit of friendly competition is maintained, and many friendships are made along the way. Have you ever wanted to experience the […]

Sept. 19, 2020 – Ogunquit, Maine On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, the first (modern era) official hickory tournament in Maine was played at Cape Neddick Country Club in Ogunquit. Cape Neddick CC is an 18-hole Donald Ross course established in 1919. Because of travel and accommodation concerns related to Covid-19, only five hickory players were able to attend, playing as […]

Sept. 21, 2020 – Green Lake Wisc. The ninth annual Wisconsin Hickory Open featured a hickory course record of 65 posted by eventual Champion Peter Flory on the first day. The Links of Lawsonia offer many challenges, but on this day Mr. Flory had all the answers. The weather this year was as perfect as you could ask for.  The […]

Connecticut, the Constitution State, has added its voice to the growing numbers of hickory golfers in New England. Begun this year by Jacob Orcutt and Christian Williams, the Connecticut Hickory Golf Association is off and running and we wish them all the best as they work to attract new players and find their place in the greater hickory golf community. […]

June 26 Shennecossett Golf Course Groton, Conn. This is an an inaugural event for the Connecticut Hickory Golf Association. Tee times will begin at 1 p.m. The fee is $40 per walking player, or $60 per riding player. Please click here to register by Friday, June 11. Fees are due to the golf course on the day of the event. The format […]

Aug. 29, 2020 Forty-five golfers from seven states, including three First Tee players, participated in the 2020 Michiana Hickory Open held at the South Bend Country Club in South Bend, Ind. The course had been drenched by the previous night’s heavy rains and large puddles remained throughout the waterlogged course. It was cart paths only. This and strong winds made […]