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mike henderson replied to Mike Policano's discussion Oakhurst Links Auction"see page 10 0f "Experimental Hickory Golf" discussion. "
Mike Policano posted a discussionOakhurst Links Auction
According to Golfweek Magazine, Oakhurst Links will be auctioned off on July 28 by Greenway's Real Estate & Auction of Covington. Apparently Lewis Keller, the owner and person responsible for the 1994 reopening of the Links, is 89 and finally ready to "retire". It will be interesting to see what happens at the auction and to the course. It may be an indication of the status of hickory golf in the US. Cheers, MikeSee More
mike henderson replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"You are very fortunate to have discovered the true game of golf at an early age AND appreciate it. Not to mention a great name: J. dub"
Connor T. Lewis replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"I for one say it won't disappear. I think the norm is for people to discover hickory golf later in life, and ceratinly not your 20's. With time comes wisdom and curiosity."
Mike Policano replied to Mike Stevens's discussion World Hickory Open"There is nothing better than heading off to Scotland with only hickories. The links courses are a blast to play with hickories. "
"This Oakhurst vs. McIntyre discussion is as feverish as any political/religious debate. Its great that we all care about this as much as we do. I'm fortunate to have met Tom Johnson a few years ago, and on my first trip to Foxburg, I was given…"
tim alpaugh posted a discussionMetropolitan Hickory Society event results
Genltlemen, This past Wednesday, the 23rd of May, the Metropolitan Hickory Society held its inaugural event of the 2012 season at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, NJ. The "Five and Dime" Tournament was an enormous success with 23 participants including a professional division. Ridgewood CC head professional David Reasoner, playing his first ever round with hickories, carded a 76 to edge out Paramount CC head professional, and 1998 runner-up in the U.S. Amateur, Steve Scott. A rematch…See More
Mike Stevens replied to Mike Stevens's discussion World Hickory Open"Mike:
Played Eden and New. I'm sure you can attest to how great a trip to Scotland is!!!
Mike"
Mike Policano replied to Mike Stevens's discussion World Hickory Open"Mike, I just got back from St. Andrews. I only brought my hickories. Crail Balcomie was a very good hickory course. The Eden Course at St. A was an excellent hickory course and only 40 pounds. "
Mike Stevens replied to Mike Stevens's discussion World Hickory Open"Mike:
The best would be to get 3 guys to hook up so that there would be a team for the WHO. But even 1 or 2 would probably work. There will be plenty of guys from Sweden and Scotland going, so we can always get together with them to round out…"
mike henderson replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"The people of the U.S.G.A would be remiss to allow this atrocity but then again what would I expect from the organization that has as its' statement of purpose "to protect the game" but has allowed it to be assaulted and diminished to…"
Bill "Lang Willie" Engelson replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"A couple of years ago I tried to convince Jim Justice, the owner at Greenbrier, to step up and buy Oakhurst from Lewis. He said he was interested and he said he was going to do it. When I got home, I cleaned up a very nice Tom Stewart cleek and sent…"
Chris McIntyre replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"One way it survives is if the Greenbrier owns it. Then there is no conflict of interest to offer it as an excursion to it's guests. The guests play keeps it running and we get to use it for our events and cherish it. Even then…"
Connor T. Lewis replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"How do you buy Oakhurst and keep the course? I have put some consideration into putting some investors together to make an offer, but I just can't get over the financial hurdle of getting non-hickory players to play it. The only way it survives…"
Connor T. Lewis replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"I too think Oakhurst's days are numbered. Not because it isn't great, but because most golfers are idiots who care nothing about history. The death of Oakhurst is a reflection on our society as a whole. When golfers can only remember as…"
mike henderson replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"I am not going to try and type it but just read an article in our local paper that "Oakhurst Links goes up for auction July 28". Mr Keller states, "hope whoever the buyer is they will continue the history of golf and maintenance of…"
Chris McIntyre replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"I've been told I ought to stay out of these discussions because I have "a horse in the race"...but I want to make a comment here about the two reproductions. I'm not saying that there wasn't a putty ball, of course…"
mike henderson replied to Connor T. Lewis's discussion Experimental Hickory Golf"I won't accept a ball that was just created for economical purposes, Oakhurst, that had no research or development. That ball was made by a company that doesn't even make golf balls with no quality control or specs! Just go drop 6 of them…"
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World Hickory Open 6 Replies
Having played in 4 World Hickory Opens, I can assure you it is one of the best trips you will ever take. I will be going again this year accompanied by Rick Woeckner and Brian Schuman. It would be…Continue
Started by Mike Stevens. Last reply by Rich Grula 1 hour ago.
Oakhurst Links Auction 1 Reply
According to Golfweek Magazine, Oakhurst Links will be auctioned off on July 28 by Greenway's Real Estate & Auction of Covington. Apparently Lewis Keller, the owner and person responsible for the…Continue
Started by Mike Policano. Last reply by mike henderson 6 hours ago.
Experimental Hickory Golf 122 Replies
I have decided to have a little fun this off-season. My country club just recently purchased a very high end launch monitor and they have agreed to let me play mad scientist. So I have set up a long…Continue
Started by Connor T. Lewis. Last reply by mike henderson yesterday.
Metropolitan Hickory Society event results
Genltlemen, This past Wednesday, the 23rd of May, the Metropolitan Hickory Society held its inaugural event of the 2012 season at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, NJ. The "Five and Dime"…Continue
Started by tim alpaugh yesterday.
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