"The reason Wee Willie only played in one MPHO was that the tournament director wouldn't allow him the handicap he used in Scotland. The one he used there was his steel handicap with a formulaic application to a hickory handicap. We'd tried…"
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"Met the great Wee Willie Tanner during a Hickory Grail competition at Walton Heath. He is a very entertaining chap who is not afraid of a pint. I would be interested in the TV rights if a rematch of the Willies were to occur again."
"Must be quite the player to have defeated you."
"Bob - Here's a pic of Wee Willie Tanner from May 2011 at the Gullane Clubhouse. He came in 2nd in the Scottish Hickory Open and I came in 3rd. He has played in at least one Mid Pines Hickory Open since then if memory serves. "
"Wee Willie is already taken. The Scot Wee Willie Tanner."
"Never heard of him."
"Wee Willie is already taken. The Scot Wee Willie Tanner."
"Good move!"
The Five Club and Lang Willie events are cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2025
Gentlemen,The forecast has changed significantly. As of now, the overnight temperatures for Thursday and Friday nights are 19 and 17 degrees. As some players have significant travel time and we are not sure the course will even be open, the executive committee has decided to cancel play this weekend and look to reschedule to a future date in 2025. Captain emeritus, Engelson, noted if we tried to play in these temperatures his namesake event would to have be retitled The Short Willie. We look…See More
Clark Willard: Hickory Revival
Clark WIllard, golf professional at The Lido Golf Club (Sand Valley) is the featured guest on Episode 24.https://plusfour.org/podcast/clark-willard-hickory-revival/See More
Paul Kinnaird wins the Broken Jigger
Dr. Paul Kinnaird had the right prescription for the challenging greens at Benvenue and claimed the 2024 Broken Jigger with an impressive total of 38 points in the Stableford competition. Reid Dawson, playing with Kinnaird took 2nd place, while Lee Burton and Russell Eaves also played well finishing out the top four. As always, everyone enjoyed the challenging course and noted how well Benvenue treats us each year. …See More
Moye Maximus Five Club - Hyland Golf Club, Friday December 6 at Hyland Golf Club
December 6, 2024 all day
The annual Five Club returns to Hyland.See More
The Lang Willie - Hyland Golf Club, Saturday December 7 at Hyland Golf Club
December 7, 2024 from 6pm to 7pm
The Lang Willie with the popular Chapman format returns to Hyland Golf clubSee More
Moye Maximus Five Club - Hyland Golf Club, Friday December 6 at Hyland Golf Club
December 6, 2024 all day
The annual Five Club returns to Hyland.See More
The Broken Jigger - Benvenue Country Club, Friday, November 15 @ 10:30 am at Benvenue Country Club
November 15, 2024 all day
The 2024 Broken Jigger will be November 15 at Benvenue Country Club. 10:30 am shotgun start. Green fee, cart, and box lunch following play for total of $60.See More
The Broken Jigger - Benvenue Country Club, Friday, November 15 @ 10:30 am at Benvenue Country Club
November 15, 2024 all day
The 2024 Broken Jigger will be November 15 at Benvenue Country Club. 10:30 am shotgun start. Green fee, cart, and box lunch following play for total of $60.See More
The Broken Jigger - Benvenue Country Club, Friday, November 15 @ 10:30 am at Benvenue Country Club
November 15, 2024 all day
The 2024 Broken Jigger will be November 15 at Benvenue Country Club. 10:30 am shotgun start. Green fee, cart, and box lunch following play for total of $60.See More
The Lang Willie - Hyland Golf Club, Saturday December 7 at Hyland Golf Club
December 7, 2024 from 6pm to 7pm
The Lang Willie with the popular Chapman format returns to Hyland Golf clubSee More
The Broken Jigger - Benvenue Country Club, Friday, November 15 at Benvenue Country Club
November 15, 2024 all day
The 2024 Broken Jigger will be November 15 at Benvenue Country Club. 10:30 am shotgun start. Green fee, cart, and box lunch following play for total of $60.See More
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The Five Club and Lang Willie events are cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2025 8 Replies
Gentlemen,The forecast has changed significantly. As of now, the overnight temperatures for Thursday and Friday nights are 19 and 17 degrees. As some players have significant travel time and we are not sure the course will even be open, the…Continue
Started by Andy Moye. Last reply by Lang Willie Engelson on Saturday.
Paul Kinnaird wins the Broken Jigger
Dr. Paul Kinnaird had the right prescription for the challenging greens at Benvenue and claimed the 2024 Broken Jigger with an impressive total of 38 points in the Stableford competition. Reid Dawson, playing with Kinnaird took 2nd place, while Lee…Continue
Started by Andy Moye Nov 20.
Burton prevails in the Haggis Cup, Podlogar finishes second
Lee Burton took top honors in the Haggis Cup, our annual match play event, over two days of perfect weather at Quail Ridge Golf Cub. This was the third time he has won this award. Burton halved two out of his four matches, but accumulated enough…Continue
Started by Andy Moye Oct 22.
Jackie Harris 1 Reply
Many of you have fond memories of Jackie Harris, wife of Jay Harris, one of the 2005 co-founders of the CHGA. We just returned from a 2-week getaway and saw her obit in the Pilot. Sad to see her go. She was a very nice lady and a great friend.Here's…Continue
Started by Lang Willie Engelson. Last reply by Bob Georgiade Oct 20.
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Clark WIllard, golf professional at The Lido Golf Club (Sand Valley) is the featured guest on Episode 24.
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The Great English Golf Boom
Episode 22 of The Plus Four Podcast on Hickory Golf is out, featuring author and historian, Michael B. Morrison, and his 2022 book, "The Great English Golf Boom. Hear it here: https://plusfour.org/podcast/michael-b-morrison-the-great-english-golf-boom/ ; #HickoryGolf
Posted by Robert Birman on September 24, 2023 at 7:39pm
Mid-South Hickory Golf Classic
The East TN Hickory Players and the Southern Hickory Golf Society would love to extend the invitation for you to join us May 19-21 for the inaugural Mid-South Hickory Golf Classic. This event will be held at The Course at Sewanee. Sewanee is the home of the University of the South. The course dates back to 1915 and was restored by Gil Hanse in 2013. The course and the 13,000 acre domain and campus are a spectacular setting. You can go to:…
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