Retired golf professional and Director of the Florida Hickory Golfers.
The Florida Hickory Golfers kicked off new year of hickory events with the membership at Southport Springs Golf Club in Zephyrhills. It was a brisk morning but got very pleasant as the day wore on. Post round we were treated to an excellent spread courtesy of club director Earl Hines. As this has become an … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS 2026 Hickory Kick Off – January 1. 2026
Mount Dora Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14, 2025 Some fabulous weather greeted the Florida Hickory Golfers as we assembled for the annual championship of 2025. The historic Mount Dora Golf Club was a stern test as always and in excellent shape. On the line was the Stevens Trophy for most overall points accumulated, … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Year End Championship
Friday, November 21, 2025 It was a brilliant sunny day as the Florida Hickory Golfers celebrated along with the city of Lakeland the Cleveland Heights GC centennial. Several dignitaries were on hand from the city to recognize the 100th year on this William Flynn design. The course played tough and the small elevated greens provided some … More Florida Hickory Golfers – Cleveland Heights 100th
Sunday September 21, 2025 It turned out to be a spectacular day at Continental, a little on the warm side but certainly tolerable. The golf was excellent also as Bryan Bruce led the way with 33 points and plus 7 in the Stableford competition. He also teamed with Lee Wilson who was also in the … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Continental, Wildwood
Saturday July 26, 2025 Although hot as usual this time of year it was a great outing for the Florida Hickory Golfers at Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota. Originally named Whitfield Estates CC, it was the home of the first 36 holes for the match between Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen that took place … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – SARA BAY CC
Saturday June 28, 2025 The ladies took center stage on Saturday as Rachel Weaver continued to be on fire, amassing 30 points finishing at plus 11. She also teamed with Rosemary Pabst to take team honors. Bill Geisler also registered a fine round accumulating 30 points and finishing 3 above his quota. Mount Dora GC … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Mount Dora GC
Saturday May 31, 2025 Report from Rich and Bill is that in spite of early rain, the event went off as scheduled. After Rachel Weaver turned in her card an immediate call for drug testing was demanded by Tug Passen. All kidding aside, that must have been some outstanding play by Rachel. Wish I could … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Winter Pines
We are fortunate to live in a state with so many golf courses and the Florida Hickory Golfers were able to sample two excellent municipal tracks thanks to author Stephen Proctor – The Habitat and Spessard Holland in Melbourne. (Note: Stephen was the former editor at the San Francisco Chronicle and Baltimore Sun. He has … More Florida Hickory Golfers – Melbourne Hickory Weekend – March 29 & 30
15th Annual U.S. Professional & Amateur Golf Championship Saturday & Sunday, February 15 & 16, 2025 A cold front coming through Tampa brought Scottish style winds that howled through the fairways at the 15th US Professional & Amateur Hickory Championship at historic Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club making scoring extremely difficult. In a see saw … More Stevens, Peckels & Garcia Shine at Temple Terrace
Wednesday- January 1, 2025 The Florida Hickory Golfers began 2025 with our annual visit to Southport Springs on a beautiful New Year’s Day. Special shout out to Earl & Marilyn Hines for hosting us with a great buffet lunch after play. It was gratifying to enjoy the company of many SS members who came out … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Southport Springs
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