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!
2025 World Sand Greens Championship
March 9
Here’s something a little different from our hickory friends Down Under… a sand greens competition, complete with official rules.
The tournament is set for Sunday, March 9 at the Portland Golf Club, about three hours from Sydney, just west of Lithgow.
Click here for the official rules of playing on sand greens.
Pretty quick work for interested players from the U.S, but, if you can make it please let Les Browne know ASAP, as he needs to make arrangements at the club.
Throughout Australia, there are approximately 400 courses that have greens comprised of oiled sand or some other similar material, usually due to the prohibitive cost of maintaining grass greens by small clubs in rural areas. The player is able to smooth the putting surface with a provided smoother/rake prior to putting. Certain conditions apply to the smoothing process and how to mark the ball on the green. It’s pretty straightforward, but for the inquisitive see the rules from the above link. There will be a demonstration and a chance to practice prior to tee off.
