Yesterday I played a round of hickory stick golf with my friend Charlie. We scooted around the 18 holes in around 3 hours. Playing from the shorter distances and using a cart sure helps to play a quick round. During my round, I had 3 birdies, six pars, seven bogeys and two doubles for a score of 82 on the par 74 course at Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort. There were a few highlights and a few not so pretty shots. So, my round went as expected. I did, however, find out something that I need to focus upon moving forward. This small tidbit is prevalent when using my modern clubs as well. Go figure!
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It Is Hickory Stick Time!
Today I am playing a round of golf with my hickory sticks. I used them a few times this spring and I am excited to use them again. Playing with clubs built in the early 1900s is a fun challenge that adds a great deal of excitement to every shot. We play from a shorter distances, Red Tees at Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort – 5140 yards) to even out my ability of not hitting these historical clubs very far. The interesting thing about playing hickory sticks is the quality of hits and the requirement to focus on solid ball contact. Any lapse in concentration and the ball does not fly well at all. That is only the start of the fun!
Continue reading2025 Ottawa Hickory Golf Challenge Is Almost Here!
The 2025 Ottawa Hickory Golf Challenge is almost here. This event, organized by Chris Hawes, is raising money for a worthy charity and expanding the fun of hickory stick golf. Chris started this event last year and it was a huge success. My friend Charlie and I participate in last year’s event and walked away with a fantastic golf experience. Chris is running this must attend hickory event again this year and already the numbers of participants has grown. Read on for more details about this must attend hickory stick event.
Continue readingThe 2025 World Hickory Golf Day Was A Huge Success
Another World Hickory Golf Day is in the books. It was a huge success with 32 players showing up at the Cambridge Golf Club to mark this momentous day. I saw many old friends, Doug, Allen and Bill to name a few, made some new friends and chatted with many hickory golf enthusiasts. Overall, the World Hickory Golf Day, sponsored by the Golf Historical Society of Canada, was a huge success as great times were had by all!
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Many golfers do not play well during chaos conditions. You know, the times when you are searching for something in your bag that you cannot seem to find because you have not looked in your bag for quite some time. This happens to me from time to time and it is then I realize I need to reorganize my golf bag. With the start of my golf season on Sunday, I will take the time today to check out my equipment and to make sure my range finder and Garmin S80 are fully charged. The real question for today is what will I need to play with my hickory sticks in a couple of days. That always takes some thought.
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The Grateful Golfer 