Florida Hickory Golfers

Monday to Thursday, October 10 to 13, 2023 Seven adventurous FHG linksters (Bowles, Capaz, Fiedorek, Bruce, Debarros and Stevens) headed across the Atlantic to participate in the World Hickory Open south of Glasgow. We played some fabulous courses in Dundonlad Links, Western Gailes, Kilmarnok Barassie and Prestwick, home of the first Open Championship. Fantastic weather … More Florida Hickory Golfers at the World Hickory Open

Sunday – September 24, 2023 It was a beautiful day along the Bay at the South course on MacDill Air Force Base. The course was in excellent condition and Bill Geisler amassed 29 points to take the gross honors while Earl Hines and Scott Bowles lead the way in quota differential at plus 4 each. … More Geisler, Bowles and Hines Take Honors at MacDill

Florida Hickory Golfers – RESULTS – Florida Hickory Open   Monday & Tuesday, August 21 & 22, 2023 Great weather and a great hickory course for the 3rd Annual Florida Hickory Open conducted by the Florida State Golf Association. Dubsdread GC was in fabulous condition justifying their ranking as one of the top public courses … More Three Straight for Peterson

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

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