Iowa has been one of hickory golf’s active spots since the late 1970s when the Heart of America Hickory Championship was begun in Des Moines. The Iowa Hickory Classic came along soon after. The 2024 version was played Aug. 10-11 at the Fort Dodge Country Club, a sporty Tom Bendalow design dating from 1911. Good times, good weather and great support from the golf staff. Everyone enjoyed the Saturday night dinner hosted at Hanson’s Custom Golf. The classic Iowa meal of corn on the cob, pork chops, potatoes, and a salad were a hit. A small trade show and stories followed. All the ingredients for a great day of hickory golf with friends.
As for the golf outing, the results and scores were as follows:
Open Division winner – Chris Johnson (Des Moines), 159
Senior Division
1st – Chris Palar (Ankeny), 157
2nd – Kirk Watson (Ames), 162
Low Net – Scott Roshiem (Ames)
Statesman
1st – Dave Hanson (Fort Dodge), 153
2nd – John Hutton (Blackhawk, Colo.), 173
Low Net – Bob Bjerke (Austin, Texas)
Women’s Division
1st – Jeanne Swenson (Kelly), 186
Scramble
1st – Youngberg Family – Gary, Karen, Kirk, and Will – (Ames), 123
Join us in Fort Dodge next year, Aug 9-10,2025.
Players at the 2024 Iowa Hickory Classic in Fort Doge, Iowa.