Retired golf professional and Director of the Florida Hickory Golfers.
Saturday, July 22, 2023 It was a typical hot summer day and the Temple Terrace course played difficult as always. James Chambers amassed 22 points proving that home course knowledge of the tricky greens is important. Kirby Wilson put in another strong effort to take the quota side with plus 3 on his card. He … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Temple Terrace
On June 21, the Metropolitan Hickory Society was blessed to host the 11th annual “Nickel & Dime” at the esteemed Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J. Designed by golden age architect A.W. Tillinghast, RCC has held numerous PGA Tour & U.S. Amateur events. We sincerely thank our gracious hosts MHS co-founder Mike Policano and his … More Stevens takes 2023 Ridgewood Title
Saturday, June 17, 2023 The rain held off, but a gusty wind blew throughout the day making the course quite a challenge. Kirby Wilson put up a solid round and tied Mike Stevens with 23 points and 9 above his quota. Kudos to Natalie Wells and Steve Haigler coming off recent knee surgery and both … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Tarpon Springs GC
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Not many players realize how good the courses on the Florida Historic Golf Trail are. Ocala Golf Club is certainly one. A challenging layout with lots of elevation changes uncharacteristic of a Florida golf course and visually scenic and interesting holes. Lee Wilson accumulated 30 points with some stellar play while … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Ocala GC
August 21-22, 2023 – Dubsdread Golf Course, Orlando The Florida Hickory Golfers are pleased to announce the dates and location for the Third Annual Florida Hickory Open conducted by the Florida State Golf Association. Orlando’s Dubsdread GC is one of the best run municipal courses in the state. Opened in 1924 and designed by Tom … More Orlando’s Dubsdread selected for Third Florida Hickory Open
March 19, 2023 It was cold. It was windy. Reminiscent of many October days on the links of Scotland. All in all though I would have to say that Mayfair is another gem on the Florida Historic Golf Trail. A lot of interesting holes with classic green complexes. Would highly recommend a stop there if … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Mayfair GC – Sanford
Monday, February 21, 2023 The Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club played its usual difficult self at the 13th annual US Professional & Amateur Hickory Golf Championships. South Carolina’s Mark Harman broke through after several attempts with a score of 76 to capture the John Shippen Cup, named in honor of America’s first golf pro. Winter … More RESULTS – United States Professional & Amateur Hickory Golf Championships
Magnificent weather greeted the 5 teams competing in the annual challenge and part of the historic golf weekend celebrating Temple Terrace’s 100 years of golf. The four-person shamble resulted in a win for Jim Wilhelm, Blair Heppe, James Chambers and Dan Capaz. Their score of 129 bested the second place team by 7 shots. Their … More Temple Terrace “100” Hickory Golf Challenge – Results
January 21-22, 2023 A full field took to the historic 1914 Winter Park 9 which is listed as one of the top ten 9-hole golf courses in the United States. The course played firm like a links that you would find at the home of golf. The two-day event consisted of 18 holes on day … More Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Winter Park Hickory Classic
Temple Terrace Hickory Hacker Saturday, February 19, 2023 This is a four person scramble followed by the piping in of the champions trophy and Knickers Ball. Dinner and dancing on tap for all hacker participants. Temple Terrace “100” Hickory Golf Challenge Sunday, February 20, 2023 This is a four person team shamble. Always a … More Temple Terrace Historic Golf Weekend
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