2021 Virginia Hickory Open is in the Books
The 2021 version of the Virginia Hickory Open was completed Sunday, July 25, at the Meadowcreek Golf Course in Charlottesville, Virginia. Skip Platt (143) was a repeat Champion (2017) with Andrew Simmons coming in second (155). Jim Clawson won the Super Senior gross division at 159 followed by Bud Nelson at 173. Results including net …
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2021 VANC HICCUP to be staged after Mid-Pines Hickory Open
Captains Rich Schmidt (NC) and Jim Clawson (VA) have agreed to hold the 2021 version of the Virginia-North Carolina Hickory Challenge Cup (VANC HICCUP) on Monday and Tuesday (November 8-9) right after the conclusion of the Mid-Pines Hickory Open. The event will be held at the newly renovated Southern Pines Country Club, one of Donald …
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Three Tournaments Announced for Summer 2021
Happy June and beginning of Summer! We are happy to note three events coming up hosted by the Virginia Hickory Golf Association. All three events will be held in Charlottesville, VA, centrally located, and with multiple lodging, wining and dining options at all levels. We invite all of our members and all of our hickory …
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VaHGA May Events Postponed
Due to the VaHGA Captain’s health, our WHO and Gutty Gopher events for May 2nd and May 23rd have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates…. Meanwhile the Carolina Group and Mike Stevens’ group in Florida are eager to host any VaHGA members. Far and Sure!
Richmond Cup Moved and Contested
Saturday March 27th the 2nd Annual Richmond Hickory Cup was contested with Andy Moye from the NC Hickory Chapter winning Gross Championship honors and Paul Lynk repeating as Net Champion. In addition to the COVID related adjustments, Lakeside Public Club made a last minute change in tee times that caused a change of venue. Host …
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VaHGA SPRING 2021 Events
We have three events scheduled now for this Spring. Please see below and RSVP to jimclawson@virginia.edu if you want to participate. March 27th Saturday: Richmond Hickory Cup @ Lakeside Public Club. https://www.jeffersonlakeside.com/ 11:00 am tee times, green fee $65.00. Nine already signed up. Let me know if you want to join in the fun on …
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A Perfect Time for Change — @ Jefferson Lakeside
There’s a lovely article in the Nov/Dec 2020 issue of Virginia Golfer about a name change and rebranding of the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club where we held the 1st Annual Richmond Hickory Cup last March. The new name will be the Jefferson Park Club but still feature the original Donald Ross course that drove several …
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