The National Hickory Championship–NHC

The most challenging hickory golf event in the world

Swell hit by Jack Busic

The National Hickory Championship was established in 1998 as a way to join golfers who enjoy playing with vintage equipment with Oakhurst Links, America’s oldest golf course. Oakhurst has been restored to its 1880s glory complete with replica 19th century clubs and gutta–percha, or guttie, balls.

NHC LadiesThis is the fifteenth year that golfers from across the United States and Canada have assembled to play in the premier two–day hickory golf event in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The NHC is unlike any other hickory event; the golfer that masters 19th century equipment, rules, and course conditions is crowned as America’s National Hickory Champion.

Hickory golf fellowship

Open to all, the NHC draws the most ardent and accomplished wood shaft golfers from across America and Canada. Competitive, yet fun, it is America’s hickory championship—the ultimate test of hickory golf.