updated 12/2007
The Kingsley Club - Kingsley, Michigan
One of the best and most challenging courses in North America, it's links like character makes it very complimentary to hickory play. A private club, play it twice if you can get on.
Check out the photos of the course at their web site. www.kingsleyclub.com
Mid Pines - Southern Pines, North Carolina
Home of the Annual Mid Pines Hickory Open
Designed by Donald Ross in 1921, and lovingly restored since 1994.
www.pineneedles-midpines.com
800-290-2334
Wawashkamo Golf Club - Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Built in 1898, it has been faithfully restored to authentic condition. Many of the original (and unique) architectural details are present and lovingly restored. It is also the oldest continuously played golf course in Michigan. Rental wood shafted clubs are available.
www.wawashkamo.com
(906) 847-3871
Oakhurst Golf Links - White Sulfer Springs, West Virginia.
Built in the early 1880's, It was the first designed and constructed golf course in the US. It is available to be played using replica's of the original equipment or your own wood shafted clubs.
The
National Hickory Championship, a hickory tournament using 19th century clubs, is held annually at the course.
(304) 536-1884.
United Kingdom - Every Links course in the UK should be played with hickories.
I can highly recommend all of these.
Brora GC; www.broragolf.co.uk
Carnoustie Golf Links; www.carnoustie.co.uk
Cruden Bay Golf Club; www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk
Royal Dornoch Golf Club; www.royaldornoch.com
Machrihanish; www.machrihanishgolfclub.btinternet.co.uk/index.html
Nairn Golf Club; www.nairngolfclub.co.uk
North Berwick/west links; www.north-berwick.co.uk/west.html
St. Andrews; www.standrews.org.uk

Fraserburgh Golf Club
; www.fraserburghgolfclub.org