Upcoming Events
Here are upcoming hickory golf tournaments from around the globe. Have an item to share? Send your tournament information to news@hickorygolfers.org
2026 GHS National Convention
The Haig Open for 2026
2026 Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic
2026 Goodwin Gutty Open
2026 River City Hickory Championship
2026 Irish Hickory Golf Challenge
2026 Wisconsin Hickory Open
2026 Ontario Hickory Open Championship
Why Join the SoHG?
You’ll find lifelong friendships with people who share your enthusiasm for golf’s rich history and traditions. You’ll also find a global network of playing groups and tournaments. With your membership, you’ll also enjoy:
- a welcome kit that includes a welcome letter, SoHG bag tag and ball marker
- access to our biannual “Wee Nip” magazine & our monthly email newsletter
- pre-qualification for play in the SoHG’s U.S. Hickory Open
- a website that allows you to
- follow a WW calendar of hickory tournament events
- track your hickory handicap area to track the progress of your game
- review resources to improve your game and build & maintain a quality club set
- social media properties that continue to keep you informed & connected throughout the year.
So take the next step and review our membership options by clicking on the button below.
Wee Nip
This is our information packed journal, published and mailed twice a year. Find out about all hickory happening throughout the world.
Member Directory
Another benefit of membership is staying in touch with friends. Our directory is sortable by name and location so you can find players near you!
Hickory Handicap
Enter your scores and track your progress. Our database allows you to set up favored courses and easily review your data.
SoHG Bag Tag
This is mailed to each new member who joins our society. It’s something to display proudly on your golf bag, letting people know you support the growth of our game.
Hickory Golf News
We cover hickory golf news around the globe. Have an item to share? Contact Jim Davis at news@hickorygolfers.org
Lermans take top title in SoCal’s 2026 Captain’s Cup
Michiana Hickory Open fields 39 on a lovely day in South Bend
Full field enjoys the Golf Society of Australia’s Annual Hickory Day
Shiffermiller takes 2026 Nebraska Hickory Open title
Sun shines on 2026 Pay It Forward Auld Gowf Challenge
Condo gallery appreciates hickory ace
Dodo Club is home for aces in the Pacific Northwest
Bill Geisler is Foxburg’s 2026 champion
SoHG Member Profiles
From the Americas
From Europe/Africa
From Asia Pacific
The 2026 US Hickory Open
Sept 11-13th, Gearhart Golf Links, Gearhart Oregon
The US Hickory Open returns to Gearhart Golf Links, where the Northwest Hickory Players will once again serve as hosts. Registrations will soon be available, starting February 15.
Latest Issues of Our "Wee Nip" Journal
Review our past issues of our ‘Wee Nip’ Journal.
Spring/Summer 2026
Regional feature on Northeast hickory groups; article on torsion in hickory shafts; review of World Gutty Championship; profile of Lang Willie Engelson.
Autumn/ Winter 2025
Regional feature on Southern hickory groups; the Hickory Golf Masters with Paolo Quirici; the new World Gutty Championship, Scottish hickory golf sojourn; metallurgy of hickory irons.
Spring/Summer 2025
Regional feature on Nebraska Hickory Golf Association, playing Pine Valley with hickories; hickory golf at The Villages.
SoHG Guidelines
Featherie Era Golf
Golf’s origins—hand-stitched balls, long nosed play clubs, and the game’s earliest traditions.
Modern Ball Era Golf
Early modern golf—introducing rubber-core balls and longer course setups, setting the stage for Bobby Jones.
Gutta-Percha Era Golf
The classic age of hickory golf, with the introduction of gutta-percha and the further development of irons into playsets.
Modern Ball Era Golf
Early modern golf—introducing rubber-core balls and longer course setups, setting the stage for Bobby Jones.
Featherie Era Golf
Golf’s origins—hand-stitched balls, long nosed play clubs, and the game’s earliest traditions.
Gutta-Percha Era Golf
The classic age of hickory golf, with the introduction of gutta-percha and the further development of irons into playsets.
Support for Worldwide Hickory Growth
We’re actively supporting the growth of hickory golf on a worldwide basis.
Since our inception, the growth has been impressive.
Learn more about where hickory golf is growing across the globe!
Support for Hickory Event Organizers
Worldwide
Tournament Calendar
Our Worldwide Tournament Calendar features over 200 tournaments throughout the world, allowing people to plan their calendars for hickory golf play.
Event Promotion
In addition to our Worldwide Tournament Calendar, we promote upcoming events in our monthly email newsletter and in our bi-annual journal, the “Wee Nip.”
Hickory Handicap
& Holes-in-One Registry
Event Promotion Materials
SoHG Mike Brown Award
2025 Award Recipient: Bill “Ernie” Ernst
The Mike Brown Award honors the memory of Mike Brown and his many contributions to hickory golf. It shall be presented annually to a hickory player who shares Mike’s respect for the traditions of hickory golf, dedication to growing the game and passion for promoting lasting friendships. This year’s well deserving recipient is Bill “Ernie” Ernst.
Resources
How to Build
a Play Set
How to Restore Hickory Golf Clubs
How to Play
with Hickories
In the SoHG Shop
Go ahead, get your SoHG swagger on. Have a look at some of the lovely merchandise you can order to underscore your passion for the game.
SoHG Scarf
Stylish neckwear for the ladies. Available for purchase on the McIntyre Golf site.
SoHG Women's Apparel
Available in a logo store we’ve made which features hats, bags, towels, shirts, tops and more.
SoHG Necktie
SoHG Men's Apparel
Available in a logo store we’ve made which features hats, bags, towels, shirts, tops and more.
Swings of the Hickory Greats
We’ve pulled together various videos we think might help you in mastering the hickory game. You can view them in our “How to Play Hickories” section.