Worldwide Hickory Tournament Calendar
We’re committed to continuing to grow the game of hickory golf on a worldwide basis. Our latest effort is to create this expanded list of worldwide tournaments as a service to our members. Know of a tournament that’s not listed here? Please send the info along to Jim Davis at: jdavis2364@gmail.com Enjoy!
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2023 New Zealand Hickory Open
March 12, 2023
The New Zealand Hickory Open held at the Christchurch Golf Club is open to all players. No qualifying required. The Open is played over a course laid out by Sir Bob Charles. (Read more about Sir Bob here.) The format is 12 holes with foursomes in the morning and singles in the afternoon. Presentations and meal at the conclusion. Entry fee $120.
Click here for an entry/registration link, provided by NZ Golf. Field is limited to 80 players.
The Club has hosted New Zealand Open Championships in 1910 (Arthur Duncan, Am), 1921 (E.S Douglas), 1925 (Ewen MacFarlane, Am), 1931(Andrew Shaw), 1935 (Alex Murray), 1950 (Peter Thomson, Aus), 1956 (Harry Berwick, Am, Aus) 1964 (Kel Nagle, Aus) 1968 (Kel Nagle, Aus) 1974 (Bob Gilder, USA) and 1982 (Terry Gale, Aus).
However, its greatest honour was to host the World Amateur Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy in 1990. Recent National Tournaments held on the course include the 1998 Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship, 1999 South Island Amateur Championship, 2000 Amateur Golf Championship of New Zealand, 2002 Clare Higson Trophy (age group match between Australia and New Zealand), 2003 Four Nations Cup (teams match between Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand) and the 2005 New Zealand Women’s Amateur Championship.
For information on the NZ Hickory Open, email Peter van Eekelen at: peter@thehickorysticksgolfemporium.co.nz
NZ hickory organizer Peter Van Eekelen, center, with Sir Bob Charles standing. Along with the two unidentified chaps, the duo are planning for the New Zealand Hickory Open at Christchurch Golf Club.
Awaiting the start at Christchurch Golf Club.