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Sue Tracy Wins the Women’s Division at the World Hickory Open
By Tom Tracy Susan Tracy, of Star, Idaho, playing out of River Birch Golf Course, captured the Ladies Division of the 2022 World Hickory Open, played in the Highlands of Scotland on October 11-13. The W.H.O. annually draws hickory shaft enthusiasts from around the world to compete over classic Scottish courses. The great Sandy Lyle has won the men’s division twice. Tracy ran away with the gross competition, winning by 22 strokes on three difficult, world-famous links courses near Inverness. The 54-hole stroke play event was held over the links of Nairn, Castle Stuart and Royal Dornoch Golf Clubs in cool, blustery and sometimes wet conditions. She bested competitors from…
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2022 Black Friday Hickory Golf at Foster Links
Black Friday Foster Friendly Presented by NW Hickory Players Sandy and Jimmy Bucher invite you out for a stress-free, friendly hickory round at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila, WA. Tee times start at 10:00 AM with room for 24 players. The course restaurant will be open post-round for some warm food and hickory player camaraderie. Pay at the course: 18 walking $32.00 18 Senior-rate walking $27.00 Cart shared $18.00 per rider, or solo $28.00 Thank you to Sandy and Jimmy Bucher, hosts!
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2022 C.O.W. Cup | November 5 & 6
2022 COW Cup – November 5 & 6, 2022 Centennial Golf Club, Medford, Oregon COW Cup Returns to Centennial GC After Three Year Hiatus! Hickory players from California, Oregon, and Washington (and other states) are invited to the 5th Annual COW Cup. In the tradition of the Ryder Cup, the team from California is matched against the team from Oregon and Washington. Join us for the most fun hickory event of the year! SATURDAY, Nov 5 – Tee times start at 11:00 a.m. — Chapman format — Teams of two hit tee shots, and then play second shots hitting their partner’s balls. After both players’ second shots, the…
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Scotland Bound for the World Hickory Open
Western Gailes near Glasgow A handful of NWHP loyalists will be venturing over to Britain for 21 days of sheer links golfing pleasure, highlighted by three days at the 2022 World Hickory Open, held at Royal Dornoch, Nairn, and Castle Stuart. Those on the trip include trip-curator Chuck McCollom, master of ceremonies and veteran of Scottish golf excursions, Martin Pool, Roberta Robbins, John Henry Williams, Robert Birman, Ken Coleman, Kurt Olsen, Deal Hudson, and Tom and Sue Tracy who will link up with the travelling band for 5-7 days in the middle of the itinerary. (The Tracys are members of Tain Golf Club and are spending close to…
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RIP Rick “Tuna” Williams
We’re heartbroken to announce that our friend and colleague, Rick “Tuna” Williams passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday of this week. He was the recent net division winner of the Statesmen division at the Gearhart Golf Links Hickory Classic; a fitting high point to go out on, if we do say so ourselves. Tuna was beloved by all and a spirited advocate for the game. His closest friend, Steve “Dog” Franich, with whom he served in Vietnam, will dedicate this month’s event at Trophy Lake Golf and Casting Club in his memory. We will miss you, Tuna! Well played. #RIP Rick will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on October 3rd,…
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Foster Fourball | July 31
Foster Fourball is Back! By popular demand, the two-person best ball competition, traditionally known as fourball, is returning to Foster Golf Links on Sunday, July 31. We have six tee times reserved with the first tee time going off at 10:08 a.m. Green fees are $43 walking. We will also be collecting $20 from each player for competition with $5 going to the Northwest Hickory Players treasury to support its operation and the remainder being paid out to the winning teams. Space is limited to the first 24 players to sign up, so sign up early!
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2022 Washington State Hickory Championship: Sept 16 & 17
Friday September 16, 2022 and Saturday September 17, 2022 Round 1 – Sept. 16, 2022: Wenatchee Country Club (1 p.m. start) Round 2 – Sept. 17, 2022: Leavenworth Golf Course (9 a.m. start) Entries limited to the first 24 players! 8/2/22 UPDATE: FIELD IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY AT THIS POINT. $198.00 (includes greens fee and awards) Wenatchee CC – carts provided Leavenworth GC – $18/cart rider – pay at the course Awards for 1st and 2nd Low Gross and Net Winners for Men’s divisions, awards for 1st Low Gross and Net for Women. Hosted by John Quickstad. For lodging options, CLICK HERE. SCHEDULE: Friday – September 16 – Wenatchee CC…
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Saturday, August 27 – Trophy Lake Golf and Casting Club, Port Orchard
From its quaint, fishing lodge-style clubhouse to its celebrated golf course, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting is a magnificent collaboration of nature and design, capturing the spirit and tradition of the Pacific Northwest. The celebration of two of the Pacific Northwest’s most popular activities – golf and fishing – enhance the experience and create a resort feel that allows guests to truly escape and enjoy. Located just 15 minutes from the Seattle ferry landing and 30 minutes from Tacoma, Trophy Lake is convenient from all areas of the sound. Hosted by Steve Franich and Rick Williams, Northwest Hickory Players is pleased to host its annual hickory “invitational” outing at Trophy…
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2022 Washington Classic Golf Invitational
NWHP Disclaimer: Playing golf with post-1935 equipment may be damaging to your health. Ever wonder why top professionals like Tiger and Ricky practice with persimmon clubs? It sharpens their ball striking and it’s fun as hell. Have some classic clubs? Dust them off, Windex the grips and come out and play. Don’t have a set but want some? eBay is your destination – entire sets for under $100. Want to play and don’t have a set? Sign up and let us know – some of us have more than one set so we can share. Sign up today and get ready to have a blast. Room for 20 Players 5…
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2022 Goose Cup: Register Now for Match Play
Hosted by: Goose Guenette Tournament Director: Goose Guenette The Goose Cup is a 16 player individual match play tournament to be played over the 2022 NWHP season. All rounds will be played at a course mutually chosen by the players involved. The players will be arranged by SOHG handicap index and matches assigned to minimize strokes given. The intention is to encourage NWHP play between scheduled events and around scheduled events. USGA rules of golf in effect. Observe local rules in effect for play on the day of your match. Preferred lies are not allowed unless stipulated as a local rule on the day of play. Embedded ball rule in…
