Chuck is a distinguished figure in hickory golf; he is a founding member of the Society of Hickory Golfers, a founding member of the VaHGA and a constant and consistent hickory player. Chuck started hickory play while a golf club collector and member of the then Gof Collectors Society.
“My first hickory event was a GCS regional event in Greensboro in 1996. I gave up modern equipment after the 2010 season and have played only hickories ever since. I have played in dozens of hickory events in the USA, Canada and in the UK over the years.
What’s in the Bag?
If you look in my bag you will find:
Woods – pre 1935 by Jack White, Ben Sayers, J H Taylor
Irons – pre 1935 – assorted long, middle & short irons by Tom Stewart
Flanged (sand) niblick by Ben Sayers (circa 1930)
Putter – LW gold medal by Spalding (circa 1933-34)
My one Open Division win was the 2000 Scottish Hickory at Gullane, Scotland. As a Senior Division player I have won events in MI (Belvedere), WI (Lawsonia), NC (Mid Pines) & VT (Copley).
I have also played in several gutty events. My gutty set is 100% Willie Park.
1 wood – a pre 1900 splice neck compressed head spoon
5 pre 1900 smooth face irons
1 cleek, 2 general irons, 2 lofters – all with Park shaft stamps
A heavy pre 1900 blade putter
Contact Chuck
Lake Frederick, VA (Shenandoah Valley)
Email: cmachickory@gmail.com
Cell: 703-586-8744