The beautiful Hyperion Field Club in Johnston hosted the annual Iowa Hickory Classic on Sept. 9-10. This private club is a favorite of the 53 contestants who regularly travel from throughout the Midwest to test the 1910 Tom Bendelow design. It is a treat to enjoy the Classic’s swap meet and trade show on Friday night followed by the Scottish-themed reception. Saturday brings the competition for Open, Senior (60-69), Statesman (70+), Ladies, and Scramble divisions.
Here are the results:
Open
1st Gary Youngberg 78
2nd. Larry Krebsbach 80
3rd Jeff Hunt 81
Open Reserve ( net )
1st. Dan Chand 70
2nd Chris Palar 71
3rd Kirk Watson 74
Senior Medal
1st Jim Fisher 83
2nd. Greg Smith 85
3rd. John Hutton 86
Senior Reserve ( net )
1st. Mark Larson 70
2nd. Chris Hardy. 74
3rd. David Rasey 75
Statesman Medal
1st. Kelly K. Gay 90
2nd. Al Kallhoff 97
3rd. Peter Herrington 104
Scramble Event
1st. Place Team: Sherry Smeltzer, Patti Pittenger, Brad Baird, John Berggren, Bill Reed 7 under par 65.
There was spirited and tight scoring from additional four scramble teams all shooting under par.
Ron Luster, left, and Bobby Jones Jr.
Bobby Jones Jr. at the wee nip on the ninth hole.
Sherry Smeltzer, left, and Ann Smith at the Friday evening reception.