2024 Spud Cup: Idaho

IDAHO HICKORY SHAFT GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
May 31-June 1, 2024

River Birch Golf Course
Star, Idaho

Tournament Format
Two day (Fri. & Sat.) 36-hole stroke play individual competition (gross & net) AND 4-person team competition. Teams will be mixed and assigned by the Tournament Committee, with A,B,C,D players on each team. Scoring will be 1 gross plus 2 net scores each hole, with no player’s score counting twice on the same hole, e.g. gross & net. Tee times will start at 12:00 noon on May 31 and 8:00 a.m. on June 1. Awards follow play.

The field is limited to the first 40 players registered. If more than 40 sign up, a first-come, first-served waiting list will be established. Players will be notified of your status and event updates by email.

Equipment
Original or approved replica pre-1935 hickory shafted clubs as authorized by the SoHG equipment guidelines (https://www.hickorygolfers.com). Vintage clubs will be available FREE OF CHARGE, courtesy of the Northwest Hickory Players, on the practice range prior to Friday’s round – please take care of the equipment and return promptly at the end of your Saturday round.

Recommended Golfing Attire
Players are encouraged to dress in period attire, though not required. Knickers, plus-fours, period flat caps, boaters, ties, vests, skirts, cloches etc. add to the fun. If looking for ideas, view the Society of Hickory Golfers website – lots of photos there. Baseball caps are not cool, dudes and dudettes.

Green Fees
Pay your green fees each day at the pro shop. The course is very walkable, but power carts are available.

Spud Fest Social and Dinner
Following Friday’s round, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the famous Spud Fest potato bar dinner will kick off at the Heron River community center (9800 W. Gloxinia St., Star), about 5-minutes from the golf course. Food, beer and wine provided, BYOB. Raffle prizes also. All included with your entry!

Entry Fee $25.00
Cash or check payable to Tom Tracy (includes local craft beer, wine & soda, raffle, prizes, and famous Idaho potato bar with fixings, the deal of the century).