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Broken Jigger at Benvenue at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NC

October 28, 2022 from 10:30am to 2pm
Hickory Golf Tournament at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NCDate has been changed, and tournament will now be played October 28th.  Rate will be $60 and will include lunch.  Format to be determined.  We have played this at gross and net, and depending on field size, will be determined as we get closer.See More
3 hours ago
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Jeff Stern commented on Richard Schmidt's event Broken Jigger at Benvenue
"Hot diggity !  Perhaps by the signup deadline I'll have put together something that resembles a game."
6 hours ago
Jeff Stern might attend Richard Schmidt's event

Broken Jigger at Benvenue at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NC

October 28, 2022 from 10:30am to 2pm
Hickory Golf Tournament at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NCDate has been changed, and tournament will now be played October 28th.  Rate will be $60 and will include lunch.  Format to be determined.  We have played this at gross and net, and depending on field size, will be determined as we get closer.See More
6 hours ago
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Jeff Stern replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion Broken Jigger - Kubly wins in playoff!
"Thanks to the Captain for arranging for the 2022 Broken Jigger to be contested at Benvenue on October 28, 2022.  Weather should be crisp and that course firm and fast.  If my memory serves, the greens are generally mowed to be Very…"
14 hours ago
Tom Patterson is attending Richard Schmidt's event

Hickory Haggis - 2 Day Match Play Tournament at Quail Ridge Golf Club

September 9, 2022 to September 10, 2022
2 Days of hickory golf match play to determine the winner of the Haggis Cup.Quail Ridge will be hosting us for this tournament.  Rate is $50/day.  Golf course is in (and will be in super shape).  Field is capped at 24 players.  Entry must be paid to me - if I don't have your check, you are NOT in the field.  Your entry will be $125 the extra $25 will cover trophy and refreshments.Please send your entry fee made out to the CHGA in the amount of $125 send to:Richard Schmidt1260 Midland Rd;…See More
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Richard Schmidt posted discussions
17 hours ago
Richard Schmidt updated an event

Lang Willie - Chapman 2 man team tournament at Venue TBD

December 10, 2022 all day
This year's 2 man team Chapman tournament will be held for the first time at everyone's favorite hickory venue, Hyland Golf Club in Southern Pines.First tee time is 10:27.  We will need an even number of players to make this work, so the field will be capped at 24 players, with additional folks being added as the numbers permit.Our rate is $45.  I don't believe that we've conducted the Lang Willie at Hyland before, so this should be a blast.  For those not remembering what the Chapman is, each…See More
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Richard Schmidt replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion CHGA Open Head Covers for sale
"Outrage??!!!  No outrage, just giving my good buddy some well deserved a double scribble!  You'll know when you've been cancelled! :))))"
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Doug Gelbert replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion CHGA Open Head Covers for sale
"Still there, stayin' classy...it did not, apparently, spark the outrage among the powers-that-be like its gaudy companion for the day."
yesterday
Gordon Preddy is attending Richard Schmidt's event

McKee-Moye Memorial Hickory 5 Club Championship at Pinecrest Golf Club

December 9, 2022 all day
This event just got a significant upgrade!  Starting this December, the event will be named the McKee-Moye Hickory 5 Club Championship.  In honor of founding members John McKee and Larry Moye.The event will be played in Lumberton, NC at Pinecrest Golf Club.  First tee time will be 10:30am; rate is $25; field will be capped at 24 players (unless there is a huge demand for more)See More
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Eric Becker replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion CHGA Open Head Covers for sale
"Where did the red/white/blue Happy Hollow head cover go that was in the bag for a while?"
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Richard Schmidt replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion CHGA Open Head Covers for sale
"Disqualification was considered as the Calloway head cover was clearly made post 1935.  However the committee voted to not DQ because Eli Callloway was born pre-1935 (at least we think so)."
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Doug Gelbert replied to Richard Schmidt's discussion CHGA Open Head Covers for sale
"I may well be head-cover challenged (no more!) but this call-out is an out-of-left-field sucker punch. Let the record show that the "tacky" Callaway head cover was pressed into emergency duty from the loss of my stitch head cover just days…"
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Profile IconBarry Markowitz and julius lee burton jr are attending Richard Schmidt's event

Hickory Haggis - 2 Day Match Play Tournament at TBD

October 28, 2022 to October 29, 2022
2 Days of hickory golf match play to determine the winner of the Haggis Cup.Quail Ridge will be hosting us for this tournament.  Rate is $50/day.  Golf course is in (and will be in super shape).  Field is capped at 24 players.  Entry must be paid to me - if I don't have your check, you are NOT in the field.  Your entry will be $125 the extra $25 will cover trophy and refreshments.Please send your entry fee made out to the CHGA in the amount of $125 send to:Richard Schmidt1260 Midland Rd;…See More
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Profile IconBarry Markowitz, Gordon Preddy, julius lee burton jr and another member are attending Richard Schmidt's event

Broken Jigger at Benvenue at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NC

September 9, 2022 from 10:30am to 2pm
Hickory Golf Tournament at Benvenue CC in Rocky Mount, NCDate has been changed, and tournament will now be played October 28th.  Rate will be $60 and will include lunch.  Format to be determined.  We have played this at gross and net, and depending on field size, will be determined as we get closer.See More
yesterday
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Richard Schmidt posted a discussion

CHGA Open Head Covers for sale

I have 3 extra Steurer and Jacoby wax duck/leather in brown head covers for sale.  These were left over tee gifts from the recently held Open at Tryon CC.  They have our logo on the bottom.  Pictures are attached.  Everything from S&J is first class.  They will fit any hickory driver, spoon or cleek.Cost is $35 each and I'll mail or give them to you when I see you next.  First come first serve!Even Senior Champion Doug Gelbert scrapped his tacky Calloway head cover for one of these!…See More
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Russell Eaves might attend Richard Schmidt's event

Hickory Haggis - 2 Day Match Play Tournament at TBD

October 28, 2022 to October 29, 2022
2 Days of hickory golf match play to determine the winner of the Haggis Cup.Quail Ridge will be hosting us for this tournament.  Rate is $50/day.  Golf course is in (and will be in super shape).  Field is capped at 24 players.  Entry must be paid to me - if I don't have your check, you are NOT in the field.  Your entry will be $125 the extra $25 will cover trophy and refreshments.Please send your entry fee made out to the CHGA in the amount of $125 send to:Richard Schmidt1260 Midland Rd;…See More
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Richard Schmidt posted events
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Richard Schmidt commented on Richard Schmidt's event Moye Maximus 5 Club Tournament
"Date has been changed to December 9th. Lang willie will be played the next day on the 10th."
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Richard Schmidt updated an event

Moye Maximus 5 Club Tournament at Venue TBD

December 9, 2022 all day
This event just got a significant upgrade!  Starting this December, the event will be named the McKee-Moye Hickory 5 Club Championship.  In honor of founding members John McKee and Larry Moye.The event will be played in Lumberton, NC at Pinecrest Golf Club.  First tee time will be 10:30am; rate is $25; field will be capped at 24 players (unless there is a huge demand for more)See More
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Broken Jigger - Kubly wins in playoff! 7 Replies

We FINALLY got the Broken Jigger in!  After 2 years and multiple cancellations due to snow, ice, hurricanes, rain, and Covid the always popular Broken Jigger was completed this week.  We experienced…Continue

Started by Richard Schmidt. Last reply by Jeff Stern 14 hours ago.

Thank you for all your help at the recent Carolinas Hickory Open - Captain says thank you!

Just a quick note of thanks to all those that attended the recent CHGA Hickory Open at Tryon CC.Thank you to every one of you that helped stock coolers, carry coolers, ice coolers, provide whisky,…Continue

Started by Richard Schmidt 17 hours ago.

CHGA Open Head Covers for sale 5 Replies

I have 3 extra Steurer and Jacoby wax duck/leather in brown head covers for sale.  These were left over tee gifts from the recently held Open at Tryon CC.  They have our logo on the bottom.  Pictures…Continue

Started by Richard Schmidt. Last reply by Richard Schmidt yesterday.

Events and Venues added to the Schedule!

Your captain has been busy getting the back end of 2022 scheduled.  The following events are now posted:Haggis Cup - will be played over 2 days at Quail Ridge in Sanford, NC - Sept 9&10Broken…Continue

Started by Richard Schmidt yesterday.

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Hickory Clubs for sale

  Hickory enthusiasts across the U.S.A, I’m having to part with most of my hickory clubs due to a physical decline over the past year. I can not generate the swing speed I once possessed necessary to get the better of these clubs due to fact that I’ve changed but my wooden shaft clubs are still as firm as ever.

Mostly the ones I’m selling off are Louisville Golf and Tad Moore recreations with a few of being hickory-period originals. Three…

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Posted by Jeff Stern on May 30, 2022 at 1:37pm — 4 Comments

potentially getting out of Hickory golf

I am considering getting out of hickory golf due to other commitments. Rich Schmidt and many others have done a fantastic job of organizing and lining up golf tournaments for our group.

I have a tremendous selection of old and new left handed hickory clubs that I may soon be selling.

If you know of someone left handed that has an interest in left handed clubs please let me know.

Phone is 252-714-4090, email is bryant@kittrellandarmstrong.com.

i will probably keep…

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Posted by Bryant Kittrell on October 7, 2021 at 3:24pm — 3 Comments

Virginia Hickory Open July 23-25 in Charlottesville

Dear Hickory Friends in North Carolina!

We will contest the annual Virginia Hickory Open Friday-Sunday, July 23-25, at the Meadowcreek Golf Course in Charlottesville.  We invite you all to come and compete.  Lots of lodging and wine options in Charlottesville.  Marriott Courtyard is nearest the course.  The course is a lovely hickory venue, 17 holes can be "run up" and every hole is different/unique. See details at our VaHGA website, …

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Posted by James Clawson on June 22, 2021 at 5:59pm

Congratulations !

To Richard Schmidt and present Hickory Play Group .

       Lots of great activity In Carolina > As a founding member and former resident I wish I were closer to join the fun !

                       All the best 

                                                Doug Marshall

Posted by Doug Marshall on April 12, 2021 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

 
 
 

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