July 10-12
Bright-Grandview Golf Course
Des Moines, Iowa
It was dicey there for awhile. The local authorities, charged with maintaining the public weal and observing all caution in the face of the coronavirus, notified Mr. William Reed that the 2020 Heart of America hickory golf tournament would not be held.
Mr. Reed, as those of you know him can testify, did not take this kindly. Marshaling that steely and fiery demeanor as only he can wield it, the good man demanded a meeting with City Fathers and managed to work out mutually agreeable details so that the words “oldest continuously held hickory tournament in the world” might still obtain for the venerable and venerated Heart of America.
The 43rd playing will go forth as scheduled, albeit with concessions to the City Fathers for safety’s sake. Bill did not dither. He is all about safety, too, and readily agreed. So…
Originated in 1978 by GCS President and Iowa resident Warren “Ole” Olsen, the players in this long-standing tournament are a literal “who’s who” in the playing of modern hickory golf and traditions. The only practice facility at Grandview is a putting green.
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 10,
9 a.m.– Early Registration. Practice round tee times begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Call the pro shop at 515-248-6301 to schedule your round. Mention “hickory.”
7-10 p.m. – Reception and dinner, cash bar at the clubhouse. Free trade tables for tradin,’ bragging,’ sellin,’ and just showin’ off.
Saturday, July 11
9 a.m. – Registration
10 a.m. – Tee times begin for competition.
6-9 p.m. – Tourney reception and dinner at Grandview clubhouse. Free trade tables and an alcohol cash bar will be available.
Sunday, July 12
7 a.m. – Coffee/rolls and wakeup.
8 a.m. – Shotgun start for all divisions.
Sunday
Awards and Plaudits after completion of golf and pizza/salad buffet for all.
