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    Black Friday Hickory Outing: November 29

    Join us for a great walk the day after Thanksgiving!  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 Joshua Lieb, Northwest Hickory Players is pleased to host…

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    2024 Gutty Invitational

    The Northwest Hickory Players are pleased to invite you to the 2024 “Pacific Northwest Gutty” to be held on SEPTEMBER 15TH at Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Meadowmeer is a nine-hole woodland layout located just off the Grand Forest on Bainbridge Island. It features generous rolling fairways, large greens, and design elements which are ideal for both Gutty Golf and pre-1935 hickory play. Locals consider it a hidden gem, and the secret is starting to get out. The Pacific Northwest Gutty is a one-day gross and net competition with men’s and women’s awards in three Divisions, offering three different ways to experience Gutty Golf: Willie Park…

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    R.I.P. Jerry Olson

    Our friend and colleague, Jerry Olson has passed. We wish his family solace and will honor him at our upcoming gutty event on Bainbridge Island. A class act and #HickoryGolf fanatic. Onward, Jerry! Jerold (Jerry) Thomas Olson, 78, of Graham, Washington passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 29th, 2024. Jerry was born on August 12th, 1945 to Robert Alden Olson & Esther Abigail Olson (Cummings) in Los Angeles, California. As an Aircraft Mechanic, he proudly served his country in Vietnam. After his service, Jerry had a long career with Boeing; titles held included Quality Assurance Inspector, Structural Engineer and was a Boeing company representative to the airlines. Aircraft…

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    2024 Gloria Minoprio Challenge

    Gloria Menoprio was a boss. She played in the 1933 Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship with just one club (a cleek) and was the first woman to wear trousers in competition. In her honor, Northwest Hickory Players presents the 2nd annual Gloria Minoprio Challenge. Players must wear trousers and use only one club. It has to be an original hickory-shafted iron (no replicas) with a loft of 25-degrees or less (aka a “cleek iron”). No woods permitted. No measuring devices of any kind allowed. The challenge will be over nine holes this year at Camas Prairie Golf Course in Port Townsend (formerly known as Port Townsend Golf Course) with favorable…

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    2024 Washington Classic Golf Invitational

    Stroke Play Rules Sheet Mount Si Golf Club – Snoqualmie, WA October 5, 2024 – 24 players start from the 1st tee box Rules: Stroke Play – Exchange score cards – add the cumulative total of strokes taken throughout the round.  Players count each stroke taken on a hole, until the ball is in the cup.  Enter strokes on the scorecard for the player’s card you are keeping.  Sign and attest cards and return them to the club table at the completion of your round.  Equipment must conform with Washington Classic Golf Equipment Rules Gentleman proceed from the white tees, Ladies proceed from the red tees 24 Players – $71.56…

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    The Columbia Cup: July 12-14

    July 12, 13 and 14, 2024 formally The Gearhart Hickory Classic played at the Gearhart Golf Links on the coast of Oregon The Historic Gearhart Golf Links, Gearhart, Oregon is the site for this two-day event formally known as the Gearhart Hickory Classic, the event’s name has been changed to honor the Columbia river, named after the ship (Columbia Rediviva) and, subsequently our event sponsor, the Columbia Sportswear Company, who have generously supported our efforts at Gearhart in the past. The entry fee for the event is $290. Five divisions (Open, Senior, Women and Super Senior and the “OF” for those over the age of 80!) with awards in every…

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    Celebrate World Hickory Golf Day

      Join in the fun and play for the John Ball Trophy at the Vintage Hickory Classic May 5, 2024 Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma, WA This year’s event will be held with tee times beginning at 10 a.m. Players will pay their green fees at the course–$40 walking, riding carts extra–and the entry fee for the event–payable to Rob Ahlschwede at the event–$20 to cover a small gift and prizes. We are playing for the John Ball trophy. John was an English pro that was one of the designers of Meadow Park. The course opened in 1915 and is now part of the Tacoma Park and Recreation Department. There…

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    McCormick Woods: Rescheduled to April 7

    NWHP Champ, Paula Anderson, is hosting 20 players for a winter walk at McCormick Woods Golf Course on April 7, 2024 starting at 10:30 a.m.  Walking fee is just $40–that can’t be beat!  Carts are available on request at the pro shop.  Register early and bring your mittens!  It’s gonna be fun, as always.  The format will be Bingo, Bango, Bongo to ensure everyone is convivial and chirpy by the time you get to the first green! Click here to see who has signed up:    List of Sign Ups          

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    Limited Edition Poster Available for Pre-Order

      Friends:  We are proud to launch the new title for NWHP’s signature event each year at Gearhart Golf Links in 2024. Renamed, “The Columbia Cup,” this multi-day event pays homage to course co-owner, Tim Boyle, and his family’s firm, Columbia Sportswear. This limited edition poster is available for pre-order and will be distributed at NWHP events up to and including the July tournament. Special arrangements can be made for shipping individual orders at the buyer’s cost.  Because of the time and expense of producing these, we’ll take advance orders only for these, and we’ll print only those we require.  Once sold-out, there will be no more. The poster will…