Author: floridahickorygolfer

Investment Group Makes $10M Bid To Takeover and Remake Musselburgh Links

February 12, 2017

Hickory golfers all over the world are familiar with the Musselburgh Links, a historic 9-hole track in Musselburgh, Scotland which holds the distinction of the being the world’s oldest golf course and the oldest on which play has been continuous.  According to a recent story in the East Lothian Courier, an investment group called Blue Thistle … More Investment Group Makes $10M Bid To Takeover and Remake Musselburgh Links

Two New September Events Worth Your Consideration

February 10, 2017

The Society of Hickory Golfers recently posted information about two new national events worth a flight northward this coming September. First,  the Society of Hickory Golfers has announced a North/South Challenge Match at The Hill Course (designed by Donald Ross) at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. The event is being held in conjunction … More Two New September Events Worth Your Consideration

Lionel Freedman, World Hickory Open Founder & Director, 1934-2017

January 9, 2017

Lionel Freedman, founder and director of the World Hickory Open of Scotland, has passed away after a long illness.  Born in 1934, he was 83 years old.  Jim Davis wrote an excellent obit of Lionel for the SoHG website, which you can read here. A few months ago, the FHG site ran a small story about … More Lionel Freedman, World Hickory Open Founder & Director, 1934-2017

Euro Hickory Star Perry Somers Answers 10 Questions

December 24, 2016

Long time champion hickory golfer Perry Somers was kind enough to answer ten questions for Rob Birman of the Northwest Hickory Players.  Rob published the results here.  It is an interesting read. Perry is a true throwback to the days of gentlemen golf.  A nice guy and a great player. It’s a read that’s worth your … More Euro Hickory Star Perry Somers Answers 10 Questions

Funds Being Raised To Restore Bobby Jones’ Gravesite

November 17, 2016

Golfweek reports that funds are being raised to restore the final resting place of golf legend Bobby Jones.  His grave, in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery, is next to a cemetery perimeter wall almost directly across a busy street from the fabulous Ria’s Bluebird Cafe (trust me, if you visit Jones’ grave, eat at Ria’s Bluebird). According to the article, more … More Funds Being Raised To Restore Bobby Jones’ Gravesite

Sandy Lyle Takes His 2nd World Hickory Title

October 20, 2016

The 2016 World Hickory Open was recently held in Panmure Links Golf Course in Carnoustie, Scotland. FHG members Mike Stevens, Bill Geisler and Steve Haigler attended. To absolutely nobody’s surprise (except maybe the excellent Cliff Martin from California), the event was won Sandy Lyle, who actually dressed the part this time (as opposed to the casual modern wear in … More Sandy Lyle Takes His 2nd World Hickory Title

Mike Just of Louisville Golf, Plays Through (1949 – 2016)

October 3, 2016

Word is coming in from a variety of sources that Mike Just, president of Louisville Golf, has passed on after a long battle with cancer. Mike’s passion, advice and friendship was a major reason why our little hobby of hickory golf grew and took hold in the past decade. From the tremendous clubs he crafted at Louisville … More Mike Just of Louisville Golf, Plays Through (1949 – 2016)