"Lots of uphill holes, and a plush, soft golf course - not wet, but humid conditions and t storms every day made it play much longer, so I've been told."
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"Looking at the scorecard in the article, Front 2993, Back 3137 for 6130 yards in the open division."
"I had heard that the course set up (from a very anonymous source), was a complete disaster, with the tees back too far in the senior and open divisions. If you look at the scores, it's pretty evident that the set up was too long. …"
"Russell, Would you post the link for that specific article with a follow up posting ? Thank you sir."
US Hickory Open
Great article on GolfWeek website about a first timer playing in the US Hickory Open in Florida.See More
"Okay...I am not good with change and I am not sure how I feel about the new name but I love this event.
I will get signed up."
"Indeed it is the old Tufts tourney - the Tufts will no longer be once the USGA comes to town and take over the whole thing.
And this event is the thursday prior to MP Hickory Open - when it has always been."
"Is this the Tufts Pro Am...under a different name? I thought that one was in November."
Donald Ross Memorial Pro Am Tournament Registration Open
As is their custom, the Tin Whistles and Pinehurst CC is conducting their annual hickory pro am scramble at Pinehurst #3 preceding the MidPines Hickory Open. Registration can be found by following this link: https://pr-2022pcchickoryproam.golfgenius.com/pages/3632502See More
Haggis Cup - Results and Overview - Markowitz and Elder CoChampions
Newcomer Brock Elder a PGA professional from Greensboro and Barry Markowitz are co champions of this years Hickory Haggis Match Play Tournament. Brock is wonderful young man, with a well deserved 1 handicap. Barry is 80 years young and this tie seemed fitting for the quality of play that both men exhibited. There was talk of a playoff to determine the winner, but Barry offered the result and Brock and the rest of the field and your captain graciously accepted. Barry has played in just about…See More
"Plenty of room Jeff. Would love to have you back!!"
"Captain Richard, Will there be an entry limit on the number of participants for the Broken Jigger ? I've started rehabing my swing this week. Hope that Autumn arrives soon."
Broken Jigger at Benvenue at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NC
October 28, 2022 from 10:30am to 2pm
Hickory Golf Tournament at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NCDate has been changed, and tournament will now be played October 28th. Rate will be $60 and will include lunch. Format to be determined. We have played this at gross and net, and depending on field size, will be determined as we get closer.See More
Broken Jigger at Benvenue at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NC
October 28, 2022 from 10:30am to 2pm
Hickory Golf Tournament at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NCDate has been changed, and tournament will now be played October 28th. Rate will be $60 and will include lunch. Format to be determined. We have played this at gross and net, and depending on field size, will be determined as we get closer.See More
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US Hickory Open 6 Replies
Great article on GolfWeek website about a first timer playing in the US Hickory Open in Florida.Continue
Started by Russell Eaves. Last reply by Richard Schmidt on Wednesday.
Donald Ross Memorial Pro Am Tournament Registration Open 3 Replies
As is their custom, the Tin Whistles and Pinehurst CC is conducting their annual hickory pro am scramble at Pinehurst #3 preceding the MidPines Hickory Open. Registration can be found by following…Continue
Started by Richard Schmidt. Last reply by Henry Allen Pfeiffer Sep 14.
Haggis Cup - Results and Overview - Markowitz and Elder CoChampions
Newcomer Brock Elder a PGA professional from Greensboro and Barry Markowitz are co champions of this years Hickory Haggis Match Play Tournament. Brock is wonderful young man, with a well deserved 1…Continue
Started by Richard Schmidt Sep 10.
MidPines Hickory Open - Registration Open
MP Hickory Open registration is now live and on line via Golf Genius.Please click the link if you want to register.…Continue
Started by Richard Schmidt Aug 28.
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Hickory Clubs for sale
Hickory enthusiasts across the U.S.A, I’m having to part with most of my hickory clubs due to a physical decline over the past year. I can not generate the swing speed I once possessed necessary to get the better of these clubs due to fact that I’ve changed but my wooden shaft clubs are still as firm as ever.
Mostly the ones I’m selling off are Louisville Golf and Tad Moore recreations with a few of being hickory-period originals. Three…
Posted by Jeff Stern on May 30, 2022 at 1:37pm — 5 Comments
potentially getting out of Hickory golf
I am considering getting out of hickory golf due to other commitments. Rich Schmidt and many others have done a fantastic job of organizing and lining up golf tournaments for our group.
I have a tremendous selection of old and new left handed hickory clubs that I may soon be selling.
If you know of someone left handed that has an interest in left handed clubs please let me know.
Phone is 252-714-4090, email is bryant@kittrellandarmstrong.com.
i will probably keep…
ContinuePosted by Bryant Kittrell on October 7, 2021 at 3:24pm — 3 Comments
Virginia Hickory Open July 23-25 in Charlottesville
Dear Hickory Friends in North Carolina!
We will contest the annual Virginia Hickory Open Friday-Sunday, July 23-25, at the Meadowcreek Golf Course in Charlottesville. We invite you all to come and compete. Lots of lodging and wine options in Charlottesville. Marriott Courtyard is nearest the course. The course is a lovely hickory venue, 17 holes can be "run up" and every hole is different/unique. See details at our VaHGA website, …
ContinuePosted by James Clawson on June 22, 2021 at 5:59pm
Congratulations !
To Richard Schmidt and present Hickory Play Group .
Lots of great activity In Carolina > As a founding member and former resident I wish I were closer to join the fun !
All the best
Doug Marshall
Posted by Doug Marshall on April 12, 2021 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
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