2026 Spud Cup
IDAHO HICKORY SHAFT GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
May 30-31, 2026
River Birch Golf Course
Star, Idaho
The Spud Cup will be back for its third year and will be better than ever. Idaho’s hickory shaft golf championship will be a two-day event, May 30-31 (Saturday – Sunday), to be held at the beautiful River Birch Golf Course in Star, ID. Two day (Sat. & Sun.) 36 hole stroke play individual competition (gross & net) AND fun 18 hole 4-person team competition concurrently on Saturday only. Sunday pairings will be by division of play.
Teams on Saturday 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 10:00 a.m. each day. Awards follow play on Sunday.
Entry will be limited to the first 40 to register, with a waiting list if over 40 entries are received.
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.
