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…

    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…

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…

We have a limited edition NWHP enamel pin; only 50 made. The pin features the silhouette of the great Allan Robertson and has a magnetic back. Great for your Sunday bag, or flat cap!  Available while supplies last. $5.00 plus S&H.  Far and Sure!  Click below to purchase.     EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPrint

The historic matches played by Allan Robertson and Tom Morris are well known to many.  Yet, somehow, rereading this contemporary account, stirs the soul in even the most hardened heart.  [I note, as well, that Sir David Baird, first captain of North Berwick Golf Club and featured player in “The Golfers” of Charles Lees, served as umpire for this event.] Dundee, Perth, and Cupar Advertiser Tuesday, August 21, 1849 GREAT GOLF MATCH A previous number of our Paper we gave a short account of this match. We now give it more fully from the Montrose Standard of Friday last, as follows: The return match between Allan Robertson and Tom Morris…

NWHP played host to 120 players from the U.S. and Canada at the 2021 U.S. Hickory Open at Gearhart Golf Links on the coast of Oregon. Below is a collection of photographs from the spectacular week!  Click the blue Facebook icon on the upper right of any post to view the details!   EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPrint

The co-founders and board of Northwest Hickory Players wish you and your family a safe, happy and festive holiday season.  We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, so brush off that backswing and walk off some of that fruitcake from Aunt Betty. Please join us; and tell your friends too! We have over twenty four signed up for our Anniversary Outing on New Year’s Day.  You can RSVP under our Events page!  After the round, we’ll have an informal celebration at a local pub as well.  Cheers!                     EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPrint

This niblick is 48 degrees, 36 inches in length and has a handsome D4 swingweight.  I use it primarily for 100 yard shots or less.  It feels though it will also be a handy club out of bunkers; but I have yet to play a round with it yet!  – Rob Birman It’s seller was Edward Joseph Keefe who was born on September 22, 1893 in Boston and died April 13, 1980 in the same city. Born and raised in Charlestown, he married Louise Sullivan in 1915 and became a restaurant cook prior to becoming a golf pro. At one time he was known around Boston for making golf clubs and…