13th October 4-6, 2020 U.S. Hickory Open

Happy Hollow Club Omaha, Neb.

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ebraska has a long history Railroad Museum. And just west of Omaha in Ashland, is Nin . Omaha’s Johnny the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, a must- Goodman won the 1933 U.S. Open see if you have time. Championship (the last to do so Happy Hollow Club began in 1907 on the site where A.H. with hickories and the last amateur Findlay laid out Omaha’s first golf course in 1893. Happy to do so) and then the 1937 U.S. Hollow moved to its current location in 1925 where a new Amateur. He also won three Nebraska 27-hole golf course was laid out under the watchful eye of Amateur Championships, three Trans William Langford. The course has changed through the Mississippi Championships and played years, remaining true to Langford’s vision of a challenging on three teams. test for the elite golfer while providing enjoyment for the Nebraska is home to many nationally ranked golf courses recreational golfer. including The Sand Hills, Dismal River, Prairie Club, Many thanks to the Happy Hollow staff, including Dave Omaha Country Club and of course, Happy Hollow Club. Schneider, PGA, general manager; Mike Antonio, PGA, Golf has been played in Nebraska since the 1880s. director of golf; and Scott Axon, golf course superintendent, There are many cultural activities to explore in Omaha, who brings the course to life every day. such as the Old Market area in downtown, Joslyn Art The welcome committee and Happy Hollow staff Museum, Durham History Museum at Union Station and want your 2020 Hickory Open at Happy Hollow to be the General Crook House Museum in the Fort Omaha memorable and historic. Please let us know if we can assist Historic District. Just over the river in Council Bluffs are in any way to improve your 2020 Hickory Open experience. the Historic General Dodge House and the Union Pacific Hit ’em straight! 2020 U.S. Hickory Open Organizing Committee and the Nebraska Hickory Golf Association

Communication: Co-Chairs David Brown and Sponsor/Donations: Dale Hallock (Chair), COVER – The Happy Hollow Clubhouse Duane Baylor, Kevin Cawley, Dennis Joy II Jack McDonnell, Kevin Cawley and the historic Putter Boy statue that is Golf Committee: Hap Pocras (Chair), Mark Mowat, Reception /Trade Show: Rudy Thomas, the club’s logo. Mike Antonio, Ken Holtz Robert Ahlschwede, Tony Tubrich, Randy Jensen Promotion: The 2020 U.S. Hickory Open program is a copyright of Welcome Committee: Co-Chairs Duane Baylor and Tony Craig Christensen (Chair), Kevin Cawley, the Society of Hickory of Golfers. Tubrich, Rob Ahlschwede, HHC Staff Dave Schneider Produced and designed by James Davis. Finance: Program/Advertising: Cover photo courtesy Happy Hollow Club. Jack McDonnell (Chair), Kevin Cawley, Kevin Cawley (Chair), Printing by Moonlight Graphics, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mike Antonio Jack McDonnell, Dale Hallock, James Davis Raffle: Co-Chairs Pete Hanley and Brian Frevert, Doug Ruge Welcome to Happy Hollow Club

n July 20, 1907, the doors of the Happy OHollow Club clubhouse were thrown open to the members for an evening of inspection, dinner, and dancing. Over 300 members and their families attended the Grand Opening. Here we are over 113 years later and the mission and vision of providing premier golf, social, and recreational experiences for its members, their families, and their guests has only become more prominent. Happy Hollow’s course a We are extremely honored to be the host of the 2020 Hickory Open. It is our highest priority showcase of traditional golf to provide you one of the most memorable experiences rom its founding in 1907 to 2020, some five generations of during these trying times. You have our commitment. FOmahans have enjoyed golf and good times at the Happy We trust that our William Boyce Langford and Hollow Club. The original 11 acre-purchase included two homes Theodore Moreau-designed layout will be a tremendous owned by the Patrick family who were known for lavish parties test to host this year’s championship. in Omaha society at their home, known as the “Happy Hollow Our entire staff welcomes you and wishes you all the Home.” The name “Happy Hollow” was retained in the spirit of best in this prestigious national championship. these festive gatherings. The main Patrick home was remodeled to provide a modern clubhouse. The adjoining home was converted into men’s locker rooms and lounges. Sincerely, The Grand Opening in 1907 did not feature intoxicating li- quors, but it was a grand success nonetheless. Dave Schneider, PGA, CCM The golf course was completed in 1908 and was described by an General Manager early member as “...peculiarly interesting in that it presents to the Happy Hollow Club golf fiend almost every known kind of hole.” Other sports at the club featured baseball, archery, lawn bowling and tennis. In addition to the original 11 acres, the Club leased an adjacent 90 acres for 15 years. As that date drew near, directors began look- ing for a new home. On Sep. 16, 1922, they ratified the purchase of 20 acres of farmland seven miles from the heart of Omaha, on 2000 plan for further course improvements. Jacobson Golf Course the current site. The price was $85,000. Another 120 acres was Design of Chicago was hired in 2006 to develop a master plan for leased with an option to buy for $425. course improvements to Happy. Langford & Moreaux, golf architects from Chicago, were hired Turf on the greens and fairways was killed off and replanted with to build the golf course over 230 acres. Their estimate to complete a better turf variety. In addition, six holes were redesigned with the work was $105,000, although the total final cost was more remodeled bunkers and tee-box improvements. The 10th hole, in than $150,000. particular, saw a major revamping with a totally rebuilt green. The new course – described as the best 27-hole links course in Bring your A-game. Happy Hollow’s course presents a fabulous the Midwest – was opened to play on Oct. 31, 1924. Bonds were test of golf that, while modernized and improved, has its founda- sold and fees assessed to build Omaha’s first permanent country tion solidly in the hickory-era. You will see those “bones,” and club home, which opened to a grand gala in May 1925. be able to appreciate the fine eye for detail and golfing challenges Club finances and membership struggled during the Great presented by architects Langford & Moreaux. Depression and World War II, a common history with golf clubs throughout the nation. Following the war, legal matters came to a head with the result that a financial reorganization and the timely loan from real estate investor John Hanson helped to establish the club as a solvent corporation. The succeeding three decades saw many steady renovations and improvments culminating with the 1986 reconstruction of the course under course architect Bob Lohmann. The holes were reconstructed three holes at a time from 1987 to 1994. Three additional holes were created during this period so that members would always have 18 holes available to them. no. 3 at happy hollow. Best play a bit left, take your two-putt and move Additional changes followed to Club amenities including a mid- on, according to local knowledge. 13th U.S. HICKORY OPEN™ Schedule The Happy Hollow Club Oct. 4-6, 2020 13th U.S. Hickory Open Oct. 4-6, 2020 Sunday, Oct. 4 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration at the Pro Shop. All Day Practice Round – Arrangements made ahead of time at the Pro Shop, 402-391-0239. 6:30-9 p.m. Welcome party in the Ballroom. Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. Trade show and raffle display in the Ballroom.

Monday, Oct. 5 – First Day of Competition. 7-10 a.m. Breakfast (Cryroom in the Clubhouse) Welcome to Happy Hollow Club 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tee times off No. 1 and No. 10. It is with great pleasure and pride that we welcome The 2020 United States Hickory Open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. participants to Happy Hollow Club, home of the Lunch to go at the turn. Nebraska Hickory Golf Association here in Omaha. 6 p.m. We are very proud of our club, its members and Cocktails on the front lawn. staff. We hope that your time here at HHC is a 7 p.m. wonderful experience and that you play some of your Dinner, main dining room. best golf ever. Speaker – Dr. Gary Wiren. To follow dinner. Please make yourself at home and allow us to serve you. Mike Antonio Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Second Day of Competition. Director of Golf 7-10 a.m. Breakfast (Cryroom in the Clubhouse) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tee times off No. 1 and No. 10. 1-2:45 p.m. Lunch in the main dining room. 3 p.m. Awards presentation, main dining room.

Schedule is subject to change. Thank You 2020 USHO Donors & Raffle Partners! Thanks to these generous participants, the USHO and the Society of Hickory Golfers is stronger and able to do more to promote the game. Please visit their websites and support them in kind.

Companies Debbie & Dale Hallock Dale Hallock Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Beardmore Subaru Omaha, Neb. Rose & Jim Hassenstab Ross Hays www.beardmoresubaru.com Omaha, Neb. Tampa, Fla. Randy Jensen Jack McDonnell DLR Group Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. www.dlrgroup.com Trevor Kula Omaha, Neb. Rick Rechter II Hopkinsville, Ky. Great Western Bank Joseph Lauber Omaha, Neb. Davos, Switzerland Edward Ronco www.greatwesternbank.com Wyandotte, Mich. Terri & Jack McDonnell Louisville Golf Company Omaha, Neb. Breck Speed Louisville, Ky. Jay Muller Little Rock, Ark. www.louisvillegolf.com Omaha, Neb. John Willbanks McIntyre Golf Company Karl Nagy Colleyville, Texas Simpsonville, S.C. Dave Brown Jeremy Wright Omaha, Neb. Hap Pocras Louisville, Ky. www.mcintyregolf.com Omaha, Neb. Olsson Associates Jane & Craig Pohlman Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Regional Play Groups www.olsson.com William Reed The Society thanks these regional groups that generously Pinnacle Bank Des Moines, Iowa offered raffle donations or supportive advertisements in Omaha, Neb. this program. Thank you! Doug Ruge Groups are listed with their Captain. www.pinnbank.com Omaha, Neb. Premier Bank Michelle & Russ Stigge Carolina Hickory Golf Association Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. – Richard Schmidt www.premierbankNE.com Rudy Thomas Hickory Golf Association of Texas Elkhorn, Neb. Steurer and Jacoby – Michael D. Sloan Louisville, Ky. Michigan Hickory Tour www.steurerjacoby.com Patrons Fund / Lifetime – Roger Hill Tad Moore Golf Members of the SoHG Nebraska Hickory Golf Association Selma, Ala. The Society thanks the following for their dedication – Dr. Kevin Cawley www.tadmoore.com to hickory golf, their support of the SoHG and their continuing inspiration and generosity. Northwest Hickory Players – Jim von Lossow Dave Brown Wisconsin Hickory Golfers Individuals Omaha, Neb. Thomas Bjorkman – Ernie Ernst Sweden William Carpenter Wyandotte Hickory Organization Louisville, Ky. Cindy & Kevin Cawley – Ed Ronco Omaha, Neb. Kevin Cawley Jill & Robert Cochran Omaha, Neb. Not all raffle donors were known at the Omaha, Neb. Nelson Ford time of printing, so a big thanks to all who Dawn & Sid Dinsdale McLean, Va. donated. Omaha, Neb. As well, our gratitude to all the volunteers on Bill Geisler the 2020 USHO Organizing Committee. Brian Frevert Winter Park, Fla. Omaha, Neb. History of the ‘Putter Boy’ he Putter Boy statue near the first tee of the Happy Hollow TClub is one of only three original statues known to exist. The iconic Putter Boy statue/logo is near universally associated with one of the world’s great golf resorts, Pinehurst, in North Caro- lina, where renowned architect Donald J. Ross designed his golf course masterpiece, Pinehurst No. 2. According to Debra Brooks, communications director at Happy Hollow Club, Pinehurst’s first advertising counselor, Frank Presbrey, drew images of a young golfer decked out in a floppy white hat and baggy trousers in the early 1900s and called him the “Golf Lad.” Pinehurst used that image for advertisements on calendars and flyers. In 1911, a local artist and sculptor, Lucy Currier Richards, was asked by Leonard Tufts of Pinehurst to create a sculpture of the “Golf Lad,” which would be designed to double as a sundial. Donald Ross, who gave lessons to Lucy Currier Richards in her preparations for sculpting the statue, criticized the proportions of the golfer and club that were necessary for the figure to function as a sundial. The actual statue was known as “The Sundial Boy” until the 1970s, when “The Putter Boy” title caught on. The Pinehurst Sundial Boy is located by the practice green where golfers rub it for good luck and take photos of it as a keepsake. A similar statue was given to Happy Hollow Club officers and directors by members in 1925 and commemorated the Club’s move from its original site to its current location. In the early 1980s, the Pinehurst Resort challenged the Happy Hollow Club about its use of the “putter boy” as its logo. A sub- sequent legal ruling found no basis for the challenge as HHC is a private club with no real public advertising. So, today, we have two iconic golf clubs in the United States, Pinehurst and Happy Hollow Club, which both use the “Putter Boy” logo. McIntyre Golf delivers that old time look and roll hen he is not consulting with patients a couple of days a week, Worthopeadic specialist Dave Brown might be found in his Omaha workshop brewing up a new batch of McIntyre golf balls. The balls, remolded in original molds from modern balls, have true-to-period mesh and dimple patterns. Brown estimates he has about 50-60 original molds with about half a dozen or so patterns. He’ll produce most of the balls during periods when he has a nephew available to help or another assistant. The company or- ders about a thousand dozen a year. Otherwise, he takes care of applying requested logos using a rather expensive inkjet printer, and order fulfill- ment himself. The photos on this page, taken by Kevin Cawley, show Brown in the workshop using machines developed and built by California engineer and auld golf enthusiast Chris McIntyre. It was McIntyre who created the company around 2010. Brown purchased it in 2013 when McIntyre wanted to move on to other things. “I am really impressed with the ingenuity that Chris put into these machines,” Brown says. “There are specialized presses that he created to ensure the right amount of heat and cooling to get a modern ball soft enough to take an impress from the older molds. Genius.” Dave Brown, the man who provides replica golf balls to Hickory golfers who have tried the balls are impressed with the feel and the hickory golf community, in his shop with a rack of gutty near-to-modern flight characteristics. Most of all, as with the rest of the balls during the painting process. “After trimming, they have hickory golf experience, they are just downright good fun. to be rotated six times to ensure full coverage,” he says.

From the hand press, balls move to press that produces the nec- essary temperatures to create the surface patterns.

Using a hand press, balls are prepared for the heat and cold press Balls are trimmed, left. At right, Brown is shown wondering using an original mold to achieve the desired surface pattern. why and how he got into all this golf ball stuff.

Golf in U.S. dates to 1887 and a 21-year old Scottish ranch hand in Omaha ebraska might be better known for its Ncorn and cattle, but it has a long his- tory of golf that begins in 1887 with a 21-year old Scottish immigrant, Alexander. H. Findlay. While working as a ranch hand for a friend near Wahoo, Neb., on the Murchison Ranch, the young man, in April 1887, so the story goes, got off his horse, dropped a ball, and struck a shot. On the very same day, he and his friend, Edward Miller, promptly laid out six rudimentary holes. Hardly regulation or any- alexander dreaded scots. , left, and Alexander Findlay are shown findlay around 20 thing near a formal course, but golf nonethe- during a 1900 exhibition match in Florida. Findlay was one of only two years old. golfers to best the great Vardon during that man’s 1900 tour of the U.S. less. And so it began. New York was longer than the Omaha course at this time! Alexander Findlay The Memorial Park golf course became the original Happy Findlay eventually is credited with designing hundreds of U.S. Hollow Golf Club. When Happy Hollow moved to its present golf courses and producing a line of clubs for Wright & Ditson location in the 1920s, the course became the Dundee Golf Club, that first appeared about 1899. operating until just after World War II and made into “Memorial” For these reasons, and some that follow, many consider A.H. Park. Findlay the Father of Golf in America. Here are some milestones Omaha Field Club, another early golf club in Omaha, opened of the man’s career: in 1898 and hosted the U.S. Amateur in 1942. Born 1865, Findlay was raised in Montrose, Scotland, where, at Omaha Country Club opened in 1899. OCC also moved to its 20 he shot the first ever recorded score of 72 in competition. present location in the 1920s. The club has hosted the U.S. Senior He immigrated to the USA in 1886 and in 1887, scratched out Open. a rough six-hole course, perhaps the first true attempt at golf in Spring Lake golf course (nine-holes) is another notable, early North America, at the Murchison Ranch in Nance County, about Omaha golf course where Gary Wiren, Randy Jensen, and Johnny 130 miles West of Omaha. Goodman all played their first rounds of golf. In 1893, he laid out the first golf course in Omaha – the origi- Omahan , a U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur nal nine-hole course that became the Happy Hollow Club, on the champion, beat in the first round of the 1929 U.S. ground that is now Memorial Park on Dodge Street. Amateur, a shock- In 1897 he signed with the sporting goods retailer Wright & ing upset. No longer Ditson as a club designer, golf course architect, and golf promoter. competing in the Of his 130 courses in the U.S., about 90 still exist today in- tournament due to cluding Lianerch CC in Pennsylvania where the 1958 PGA was his early loss, Jones played, and Pittsburgh Field Club. He is also credited with the took the unexpected original nine holes at the Greenbrier Resort. opportunity to contact He played in five U.S. Opens and won the 1901 Mexican local golf architect Open. Alistair MacKenzie, Findlay played an important role in encouraging good friend who, along with Jones, Harry Vardon to make a golf promotion tour of the U.S. in 1900 would design Augusta and is one of only two known players to beat Vardon in an exhibi- National, home of the tion match. Masters Golf Tourna- Findlay was a personal friend of Queen Victoria of England, a ment. golf mentor to and gave him his first set of golf Both Harry Vardon clubs; and played golf with 10 U.S. presidents as well as cowboy and Bobby Jones promoter Buffalo Bill Cody (in Nebraska). played exhibitions in In 1926, Findlay even had a private audience with Pope Pius XI Omaha during the to convince him to build a course at the Vatican. primes of their career. johnny goodman with the 1933 U.S. Open And few people realize trophy. Omaha Golf Milestones that the fence that sur- The 1893 nine-hole Memorial Park golf course was in place before rounds the Omaha Field Club was put in place for a 1940s golf the 1st 18-hole golf course opened in the USA, the Chicago Golf exhibition by Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. 2 Club (1895). Only the 12-hole course of Shinnecock Hills in Nebraska Hickory Golf Association members gather from all corners of the state for tournaments in beautiful locations from the eastern Missouri River in the east to the Nebraska Sandhills in in the west. The association has seen great growth since its establishment in 2014. We would like to thank our corporate and individual sponsors who supported this tremendous growth during this period and all of those who have embraced the hickory experience in the world of golf. Hit ’em straight and enjoy the experience! Your friends at the Nebraska Hickory Golf Association.

happy hollow hickory championship competitors, From left: Marc Hoch, Kevin Cawley, Dave Brown, Trvor Kula, Dale Hallock, Griff Evans, and Hap Pocras. Happy Hollow has had a Hickory Club Championship nebraska hickory championship participants for 11 years, which may be the first and longest of its kind for a private club.

hickory enthusiasts Jack nebraska hickory McDonnell, Dale Hallock and Kevin tournament medals have been Cawley have worked to grow hickory awarded to many from Nebraska golf in Nebraska and beyond. and from around the country.

Community isn’t just where we live, it’s how we live.

tad moore, center, has supplied clubs to nebraska hickory champs. many Nebraska hickory players, including Doug Ruge and David Brown Kevin Cawley, left, and Dale Hallock. both two-time state champions.

20_POG02_USHO_PRGRAM_PATIO_AD.indd 1 1/7/20 4:12 PM Hap Pocras Tyler Guthrie Gary Youngberg CHAMPIONSHIP Omaha, Neb. Collierville, Tenn. Ames, Iowa DIVISION Jason Reynolds Ken Holtz Griswold, Iowa Sun City West, Ariz. SUPER Mike Antonio Thad Kammerlocher SENIOR Doug Ruge Edward Jones Omaha, Neb. Fort Meyers, Fla. Omaha, Neb. Decatur, Ala. Robert Michael Callahan Chris Kennedy Ahlschwede Matt Stovall Jack McDonnell Rochester, Mich. Omaha, Neb. Olympia, Wash. Litchfield Park, Ariz. Omaha, Neb. Shawn Carollo Andy Kurncz Joe Bradshaw James Sweeney Jim McGraw Omaha, Neb. Fenton, Mich. Cave Creek, Ariz. Crescent Springs, Ky. Oneida, Ill. Craig Christensen Ian Lagowitz James Griffen Glen Turk Terence Millard Omaha, Neb. Montclair, N.J. Neenah, Wisc. Grafton, Wisc. Columbus, Neb. Tim Cooley John Larkin Dale Hallock Brian Weis Tom Presperin Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Menomonee Falls, Wisc. Naperville, Ill. Griff Evans John Lavendowski Craig Healy Richard Woeckener Rick Rechter II Omaha, Neb. Bainbridge, Wash. Sun City West, Ariz. Garrettsville, Ohio Hopkinsville, Ky. Peter Flory Brett Lundin Deal Hudson Kirk Youngberg Scott Rosheim Glencoe, Ill. Omaha, Neb. Fairfax, Va. Ames, Iowa Johnston, Iowa Brian Frevert Phil McDonnell Robert Jacobson Steve Simer Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Cave Creek, Ariz. SENIOR Madison, Wisc. Gilles Guenette Jeremy Moe Michael Kaus Eric Becker Michael Sloan Boca Raton, Fla. Cave Creek, Ariz. North Bend, Wash. Camillus, N.Y. Houston, Texas James Koss Thomas Hamilton Mark Mowat David Brown Greg Smith Hobart, Wisc. Lynchburg, VA Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. DeForest, Wisc. Steve Malmquist Pete Hanley Jay Mueller Kevin Cawley Breck Speed Puyallup, Wash. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Little Rock, Ark. Scott Miller Marc Hock Karl Nagy Bert Coghill Mike Stevens Omaha, Neb. Simpsonville, S.C. Orland Park, Ill. Tampa, Fla. Cave Creek, Ariz. Jeff Hunt John Nix David Dunigan Gary Swenson Robert Nowaczyk Bloomington, Ill. Omaha, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Kelley, Iowa Omaha, Neb. Randy Jensen Jeff Olsen William Ernst Duke Trombetti Michael Pishlo Omaha, Neb. Shoreline, Wash. Neenah, Wisc. Coral Springs, Fla. Rockwood, Mich. Taylor Jones Mark Patterson Doug Gelbert John Williams Bill Reed Decatur, Ala. Omaha, Neb. Hendersonville, N.C. Shoreline, Wash. Des Moines, Iowa Edward Ronco Larry Woods Pat Linson Wyandotte, Mich. Louisville, Ky. Papillion, Neb. Rudy Thomas Susan Marchese Omaha, Neb. LADIES Omaha, Neb. Calvin Whitman Barb Fulbright Rylee Stovall Rio, Ill. Omaha, Neb. Litchfield Park, Ariz. Gary Wiren Julie Hall Jeanne Swenson West Palm Beach, Fla. Norfolk, Neb. Kelley, Iowa

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2021 Johnny Goodman one of the great U.S. amateurs maha native Johnny Good- meanwhile, with time on his hands, Oman was born in 1909 to took the opportunity to contact local Lithuanian immigrants. He was one golf architect Alistair MacKenzie of 13 children and orphaned at age about an idea he had in mind. The 14. As a youth, he caddied at the two, you may recall, collaborated on Omaha Field Club and won the a little project called Augusta Na- Omaha City Championship in 1925. tional, eventual home of the Masters But Goodman is best remembered Golf Tournament. as the last amateur to win both the Goodman also was a member of U.S. Amateur (1937) and the U.S. the victorious 1934 and 1936 Walker Open (1933). Cup Teams as well as the 1938 team. Goodman is also renowned for He won three Nebraska Amateur having an indirect hand in the Championships and three Trans- creation of Augusta National Golf Mississippi Amateur Champion- Club. ships. He served in the U.S. Army in Goodman beat Bobby Jones in the World War II and later sold insur- first round of the 1929 U.S. Ama- ance for a living. He was inducted teur, a shocking upset at the time as into the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame Jones was at the peak of his career. in 1990, and into the Nebraska No one expected this unknown Hickory Golfers Association Hall of golfer, one who, the story goes, had Fame in 2016. johnny goodman was featured on the cover of the to jump box cars to get to California, Curiously, he was never inducted June 6, 1938 Time magazine. to defeat the crowd favorite. Jones, into the .

The Michigan Hickory Tour and the Wyandotte Hickory Organization salute the players and organizers of the 2020 U.S. Hickory Open. Hit ’em far and sure.

Michigan Hickory Tour Wyandotte Hickory Organization Roger Hill – [email protected] Ed Ronco – [email protected] johnny goodman’s amateur career had several highlights. From left, with the U.S. Open trophy in 1933; with Francis Ouimet at the 1931 U.S. Amateur; and with Ouimet and John Fischer (in hat) at the 1934 Walker Cup. (All photos courtesy of John Fischer III.)

1934 walker cup team Played in St. Andrews, Scotland. Front from left: Johnny Goodman, Francis Ouimet, and . Back from left: , , , , and . 1936 walker cup. From left: Albert Campbell, Francis Ouimet, Johnny Goodman and Harry Girvan at Pine Valley.

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The Hickory Golf Association of Texas wishes every golfer fun, camraderie, low scores, and great shots during the U.S. Hickory Open. We invite you to join us at a Texas Hickory tournament in 2021.

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