It is that time of year again when the Golf Historical Society of Canada host the Ontario Hickory Open. This annual event is a must attend for hickory stick enthusiasts. I will be attending and look forward to a better showing than last year (as all golfers intend regardless of last year’s results). If you are interested, keep reading for all the details.
Last years event was fantastic and I am working on my game in order to participate in the Open. If you are interested, than register early for this must attend event. I hope to see you there.
The 2025 Ottawa Hickory Golf Challenge, 6 – 8 June, has come and gone. This event, organized by Chris Hawes, raised 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. Chris is running this must attend hickory event again this year and already the numbers of participants has grown. Here is the results of this fun hickory stick event.
After a long, long winter of waiting for the temperatures to rise, the day has finally arrived. Well, actually, it is tomorrow, but I am excited to report there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some of the local courses are starting their season and I can finally take my clubs out of storage because I will need them very soon. I am not golfing tomorrow, but have a game scheduled for Sunday…..a very special day for golf!
Come & Enjoy a day playing hickory-shafted golf clubs on World Hickory Golf Day! Relive the grand moments of George Lyon, Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, & Gene Sarazen. Join the fun, as Hickory Golfers collectively around the world will be celebrating the playing of their sport on this same day.
GHSC will provide loaner hickory play clubs for use and a hickory ambassador/mentor to play with and assist you. Bring or invite a friend/guest. Post-Game Social and Dinner available; pay-as-you-go. Tee-off reservations and hickory playset (LH or RH) advance bookings are requested.
DATE/TIME: Sunday May 4, 2024. 12:00 noon – First Tee Time. Please arrive and check-in 40 mins prior to your assigned tee-off. Tee time and groupings will be emailed to registered participants closer to the event date.
FEEs: Spring TWL rates: $50 (walking), $72 (riding); Payment due at Cambridge GC pro shop prior to tee-off. GHSC Hickory loaner clubsets – FREE with pre-booking!
For Registration/Reservations or further information, please contact:
Lorne Emery; lorne.emery9945@gmail.com or Allan Lew; lewag@hotmail.com
World Hickory Golf Day is great fun! It is an opportunity to play golf the way it was intended. I participated in many previous Hickory events and this one at Cambridge is definitely a must attend.
It is that time of year when the Golf Historical Society of Canada hosts its golf collectibles and memorabilia show. If you are looking for some hickory sticks or some cool golf collectibles, then this is a must attend event.
Golf Historical Society of Canada (GHSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun and enjoyable historical golf experiences through playing, collecting, learning and sharing.
Here are the main details:
Annual Spring Show – Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM
Setup 10-11 am; tear-down 3-4 PM
Don Valley Golf Course (4200 Yonge Street, just south of the 401)
Free parking, free attendance, free appraisals for your golf collectibles
Onsite auction at 2:15 PM
I joined the GHSC after trying hickory sticks over a couple of years. I find that this organization are focused, easy going, and welcoming to any golfer wanting to enjoy the game of golf. If you want to become a member, I recommend you visit the their website at this link: https://ghsc.ca/memberships/
If you are free and want to experience a trip back in history, I recommend you drop by and say hi! All are welcome and you just might find something you never knew you needed. 😉
The Grateful Golfer 