2023 will mark the 15th year for the Foxburg Hickory Championship. We look forward to another great get together. The 2022 was the best one yet. Relevant, historic venue, full field of tremendous entrants and guests, great weather, and hosted by the most gracious of members and staff. Karen and I are amazed with the enthusiasm, we look forward to seeing you again this coming August.

We enjoyed a full field last year, and expect the same for 2023. We will do our best to accommodate all entrants, but do expect to limit the field to around 40 players.

CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM.

Click here for an update on the 2023 Foxburg event, dated May 5, 2023.

Entry fee and golf balls
The entry fee for 2022 is $275 ($225 for long distance Foxburg Country Club members, $175 for local members). The entry DOES NOT include the cost of golf balls. And there is a slight change in the golf balls permitted for this year.

Open Divisions are expected to play with the Park model, line cut or bramble, supplied by the McIntyre Golf Company (MGC). We are aware several of you are experimenting making period balls from similar material. We encourage you to continue, although examples will need approved for tournament play.

All other divisions, including the Post-1900 division will use the Braid or Vardon model ball produced by MGC. These are both limited flight balls. As we expect all contestants to play from the cut stone tee boxes, it makes sense to use the early style and restricted ball.

Golf balls can be ordered at the time you submit your entry (update on costs later). When ordering Parks, please note whether you prefer line cut, brambles, or a mixture.  To order directly from MGC, click here.

Power carts are not included in the fee this year; they can be rented in the pro shop.

Other than the golf ball changes, the routine for the 2023 looks to be very similar to previous years.

Golf club sales are encouraged, generally there is room on the porch if you have a few clubs you would like to sell or barter, playable clubs have always done well.

Anticipated schedule of events:
Thursday, Aug. 10
Registration opens at 10 a.m.
Practice rounds until 4 p.m. or so
Dinner on your own but there will be groups meeting somewhere, many of us will go to the Red River Roadhouse next to the Quality Inn.

Friday, Aug. 11
9 a.m. – Registration opens, group photo at 9:30am.
Practice area confined to the practice green and the 7^th fairway.
10 a.m. – Shotgun start for all contestants.
NOON Break after 9 holes for lunch and libations
2:30 p.m. – Golf is completed for the day; course is open for additional play.
Dinner on your own, there are plenty of options in Clarion and generally one big group at one location.  The local Allegheny Grille along the river in Foxburg is always a winner.  The Brew Haus in Emlenton is a favorite of the locals.

Saturday, Aug. 12
9:30 a.m. – Shot gun start for all contestants. Play straight through 18 holes
2:30 p.m. – Rounds near completion, scores tabulated
2:30 p.m. – Meal is ready, contestants and guests enjoy
3:30 p.m. – Awards
4 p.m. – Hugs and safe travels