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
Excellent weather conditions greeted the Florida Hickory Golfers in the Annual Championship at the Mount Dora Golf Club. In spite of losing their water pump for most of the summer the course was in good shape and although slow, the greens were thick from the winter overseed. Will Peterson nosed out Richard Bullock in a … More 2016 FHG Championship Results in Mount Dora
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
You can find info on the EVENTS page. In the meantime, enjoy this slightly goofy picture .
(Sunday, June 26, 2016) After a brief shower, the FHGs hit the links on a hot and humid afternoon. In spite of all the water, the course drained well and there was little evidence of the rainfall. Congratulations to Bryan Bruce on a fine round of 75 taking the medal honors. We would also like … More FHG Results – Rio Pinar, Orlando (6/2016)
Florida Hickory Golfers Results Just a perfect day for golf at Sara Bay Country Club, a Donald Ross design that’s one of Florida’s hidden gems. The greens as usual proved most difficult and challenging as three putts mounted for each foursome. Guest Matt Dodds from The Vermont Hickory Association commented that he judges Ross courses … More Sara Bay Country Club, Sarasota – May 1st National Hickory Day
The SOHG site just published an excellent overview of Demo Day at the 2016 PGA Show, where several hickory golfers hosted where participants could hickory clubs provided by Tad Moore and Louisville Golf. It’s estimated more than 250 people participated and they hit more than 1,000 golf balls during the demo! Golf pros Mark … More The Pros Come Out To Hit Hickories At PGA Show
It was a clear crisp day as the Florida Hickory Golfers took to the links at Mount Dora Golf Club. The municipal layout was built by returning GIs in 1945. A lot of elevation changes and tiny greens make for a challenging course. In the scratch portion of the competition, Mike Stevens (below left) bested … More Mt Dora Country Club (Dec. 19, 2016)
The always awesome Mid Pines Hickory Open happened last weekend. The weather was erratic, to say the least (when it was supposed to be sunny, it rained, when it was supposed to rain, it was sunny). Oh well. We still got in 36 holes, plus a practice round. And the course is incredible. The picture above … More 2015 Mid Pines Hickory Open Awesome As Always
A very nice video was posted on youtube about the recent 2015 World Hickory Open played at Carnoustie in Scotland. Our Captain Mike Stevens makes an appearance. Check it out!
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