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…

The Northwest Hickory Players’ Portland Affiliates will host “Swinging for the Roses,” an 18-hole outing on Sunday, May 22, at the Rose City Golf Course in Portland. They have room for 24 players starting at 11 a.m.  Players can pay their fee at the clubhouse. FULL FIELD Built in 1923, the course is the second oldest municipal course in the city and state. Located in the center of northeast Portland neighborhoods, Rose City GC is a classic, tree-lined course that is both playable and challenging for players at all levels. Recent renovations have improved conditions and year-round playability at Rose City. Historically, the property has seen a progression of use…

The Historic Gearhart Golf Links, Gearhart, Oregon is the site for this 36-hole, two-day event presented by the Northwest Hickory Players.  There will be 4 divisions for competition–Open Championship, Senior (60 and over), Woman’s and Super-Senior (over 70), with gross and net awards in all divisions.   All divisions will play 18 holes medal play each day to determine a winner. 6/29/22 UPDATE: FIELD IS NEARLY FULL. MAX IS 52 PLAYERS. RSVP NOW. ORGANIZER WILL KEEP A WAITLIST. There will be an informal trade show Tuesday before the round and a dinner will follow the Tuesday round as well.  An Award Ceremony will follow play on Wednesday.  Play is scheduled for…

The Northwest Hickory Players are pleased to invite you to the inaugural “Pacific Northwest Gutty” to be held at Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club on Bainbridge Island, Washington.   NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY PLANNED ON JULY 25TH – IT IS CHANGED TO SATURDAY, JULY 24TH.   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 will be limited to 24 players, and is…

An affiliate in Oregon is helping rally players in Oregon for some springtime outings….we encourage you to join in! Here are upcoming events in the state of Oregon. Links will connect with with Brandon Bunke who is coordinating these events for NWHP.   April 18, 2021: OREGON CITY GOLF CLUB OUTING, Oregon City GC, Oregon City, OR Greens fees will be $35, payable at the course; optional cash game with a $20 buy in and a stroke play format May 23, 2021: EASTMORELAND GOLF COURSE OUTING, Eastmoreland GC, Portland, OR Greens fees will be $47, payable at the course; optional cash game with a $20 buy in and a stroke…

Two day gross and net competition with awards for Open, Senior (60+), Statesman (70+) and a Women’s division. OGA Members course (Saturday) 1:30 pm start Salem Golf Club (Sunday) 9:00 am start Entry fee $125 (includes green fees, range balls, Awards) Limited to 40 players Deadline July 17, 20121 RSVP to: [email protected] Event Details 36 Hole individual stroke play Competition Saturday, July 31 @ OGA Golf Course 1:30pm Sunday August 1st @ Salem golf club 9:00am Entry fee $125 Includes Green Fees, range balls and prizes. Rental clubs available $25 each day Field limit to 40 Players Divisions: Open, Senior 60+, Super Senior 70+ and Women’s Equipment: Hickory-Shafted clubs as…

The Northwest Hickory Players is pleased to invite you to the seventh annual 2021 Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship to be held at the historic Longview Country Club in Longview, Washington. Longview CC was established in 1923 and has hosted numerous major Northwest championships. The front nine was designed by Francis L. James and opened in 1927. The back nine opened in 1958. Read its History. The Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship will be a two-day gross and net competition with awards for Open, Senior (60+), Statesmen (70+) and Women’s Divisions. Field is limited to first 56 players to sign up. ENTRY FEE: $190 includes green fees and carts for both days,…

Gilles “Goose” Guenette is hosting the second annual Goose Cup, a season-long match play affair for up to 32 players with pay-outs for the top four finishers. As tournament director, Goose will assign all brackets and players will be responsible to plan their matches on mutually agreeable grounds for each stage. Last year’s champion is Gerry McFaul. And click here for a short overview designed by Goose. THE BASICS Limited field of 32 players only Sign-up deadline 1/24/21 SOHG Handicap or scratch only (players will need an SoHG handicap, or play as scratch.) There will be two 16-player brackets – the finalists on each side will play for the Championship…

Come one, come all… Join us for that bucket list round the day after the U.S. Hickory Open at Gearhart.  We have 24 tee times at site of the 2015 U.S. Open, Chambers Bay.  We’ll tee off after 2:00 p.m., so there’s no need to rush the drive up to Seattle. NWHP has a special rate of $125 per player (plus tax).  The normal rate is $275. UPDATE AS OF 2/21/21 – THE FIRST 24 SPOTS ARE FULL. WE’VE ADDED 24 MORE TEE TIMES BEGINNING AT 1 P.M. COST IS $145 BEFORE 2 P.M. Tee times are first-come, first-served.  RSVP at the link (right).  We may ask players to pay…

Host, and Board Member, Peter Yagi booked an event at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville, Washington for October 17.  Please join us! We have eight tee times (32 players) starting at 11:30 a.m. $40 greens fee for walking, $15 for a shared cart, $20 for an individual cart. Competition will also include a separate $10 entry for “low net” and “fewest putts” (two separate competitions). Cedarcrest is a hickory era course (1927), very interesting, kind of short for moderns but great for hickory!  RSVP today!  Space is limited. EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPrint

Foster Golf Links, Tukwila, WA   Foster Four-Ball is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at Foster Golf Links. The field is limited to the first 36 players to sign up. First tee time is at 12 noon. Green fee is $40, pay at the course. In addition, we will be collecting $10 for competition. This is a fun best ball format on a hickory friendly course. We will pair low handicaps with high, but will try to accommodate requests for partners.   Following play, you are invited to the home of Peter Yagi, who lives nearby. Peter has a lakefront house on beautiful Angle Lake with plenty of yard space…

The Northwest Hickory Players is pleased to invite you to the sixth annual 2020 Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship to be held at the historic Eagle’s Pride Golf Course in Dupont, Washington. Formerly known as Fort Lewis Golf Course, golf was first played on this military base in 1922 when General Ulysses Grant McAlexander ordered the construction of a nine-hole course. Discover its early history. The Pacific Northwest Hickory Championship will be a two-day gross and net competition with awards for Open, Senior (60-69), Statesmen (70+) and Women’s Divisions. ENTRY FEE: $120 includes green fees for both days, tee prize, competition awards. Carts are extra. EQUIPMENT: Hickory-shafted clubs as approved by…

Join us for our hickory golf event at Wing Point on Sunday, May 17th. This will be an eighteen hole, “one club” event using only the JIGGER. For those players who do not already own a jigger, we will be able to loan them one. Jigger golf is a VERY liberating way to enjoy the game…strolling around the course with only a single club is a wonderful feeling…as is learning to use it to hit shots from 5, to 50, to 130+ yards. We will be limited to 16 players for this event, with three of those as our hosts, Jeff Dean, Brian Pollack and John Lavendoski. Cost will be…

Longview Scramble – Sunday, May 31st, 2020.  First Tee time 10:30. The members of Longview Country Club, (est. 1923) in Longview, WA have graciously invited Northwest Hickory Players for a day of hickory golf at their course on Sunday, May 31st.  Don’t miss this rare opportunity to play on a historic, private golf course! Members are enthused with the idea of trying hickory golf, and Rob Ahlschwede will provide rental sets to them. As a result, we’re getting a great deal.  Let’s show the members how fun hickory golf can be! Entry Fee:  $40 includes greens fees, food after play, prizes, and a small contribution to Rob for use of sets.  Golf carts are extra.…

NWHP Board member, Roberta Robbins, has reserved six tee times at Lynnwood Golf Course, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2021, for our special anniversary New Years Day outing.  The holiday rate is $33, though Premier Golf members may pay a little less.  Carts are available. The competition will be two-net-scores-per-foursome and we will collect $10 per player for the competition pot.  Lynnwood doesn’t accept tee times more than two weeks in advance, so precise starting times TBA. Lynnwood is in good shape right now, greens are great and it is a short course that is fun to play even in less than ideal conditions, like winter!  See you…

Lake Shastina Golf Resort, Weed, California   Hickory players from California, Oregon, and Washington (and Idaho) are invited to the 4th Annual COW Cup. In the tradition of the Ryder Cup, the team from California is matched against the team from Oregon and Washington. The surfer dudes and dudettes have a 2-1 record over the canoe paddlers of the Great Northwest. Join us for the most fun hickory event of the year!   SATURDAY, Oct 5 Tee times to be determined (approx. noon or later)   Chapman format Teams of two hit tee shots, and then play second shots using their partner’s tee shot location. After both players’ second shots,…

Washington State Hickory Championship   Riverside Golf Course, Chehalis, Washington Saturday August 14, 2021 Divisions:   Open 10- 59: White tees (5771) Senior 60-69: Green tees (5456) Statesman 70+: Green tees (5456) with #4 playing as a par 5 for par 37 on the front nine. Women The scorecard is at: https://playriversidegolf.com/golf-course/   SOLD OUT   Entry Fee: $65.00 (includes greens fee and awards) Cart: $16 – pay at the course Awards for Low Gross and Net Winners for each division Tee Times: Will be announced via email one week before the event   EQUIPMENT: Hickory-shafted clubs as approved by the Society of Hickory Golfers. Period attire is encouraged. Hickory…

Super Duper Deal… The deal everyone’s been asking for; Chambers Bay at a low seasonal rate! Only $70 + tax! Sorry, no carts. UPDATE! Peter Yagi has tee times on Saturday January 30th from 11:00 a.m., spaces for 44 players. He just added another 32 spaces for Sunday, January 31, starting at 11:12 a.m. for the low daily rate. There will be a $20 “buy in” for challenges and prizes each day, $10 of which will be donated to the U.S. Hickory Open fund for 2021. Hickory players will have first priority but modern players will be invited later since we have quite a few times. IF YOU WISH TO…