The Gearhart Hickory Classic enters 2024 with a new name – The Columbia Cup. It will be played on the same links, the historic Gearhart Golf Links, Gearhart, Ore. The new name honors the river, the ship, and the Columbia Sportswear Company, which has supported our efforts at Gearhart in the past.

It is a two-day event with Friday July 12, set aside as a practice day. The entry fee for the event is $290.  Five divisions (Open, Senior, Women and Super Senior and the OF for those over the age of 80) with awards in every division.  Note that the Open division is truly open — anyone may enter (any age and both women and men).  The practice round is not included in the tournament fee but times can be scheduled with the pro shop anytime up until the July 12.  Cost per player is $75, which is half the normal summer rate.

Tournament play both days will be with tee times off #1 beginning at 10am.  A dinner will be held after play on Saturday, and an award ceremony will follow play on Sunday.

To enter please click here to be directed to the online entry page.  Deadline is June 13, 2024.

Equipment
The Columbia Cup will follow the SoHG equipment guidelines for pre-1935 equipment. Any USGA approved ball is allowed including replica balls offered by companies and individuals. 

Practice Round
As the entry fee does not cover the practice round, players may call the pro shop — 503-739-5037 — to arrange to play one in advance of the event. When you call, indicate that you are in the Columbia Cup to get the discounted rate of $75 (half of the summer rate). Make sure to arrange a tee time well in advance to secure one.

Attire for play
Players are encouraged, not required, to dress in period appropriate attire. Basically what would have been typical in that pre-1935 era.  Please, no shorts or baseball caps.  

Trade Show
An informal trade show will happen after play on Saturday, before and during the dinner. As the dinner is planned for the deck near the pro shop, the trade show will be centered in that area. We’ll use benches along the sides of the deck as well as nearby tables on the ground level.

Lodging
There are several choices for lodging. Gearhart by the Sea Condo resort across the street can be reached at 503-738-8331 ext. 501 (by phone works best). They give us a 10% discount, but be sure to mention the Gearhart Hickory Classic.  The McMenamins Gearhart Hotel at the course is a great choice — 503-717-8159. There are many houses offered on VRBO, AirBnB, and bed-and-breakfasts near the course. There are a full range of hotels at Seaside, Ore., 2 miles to the south; and at Astoria, Ore., 14 miles to the north. Any of these places can be found by searching online.