Golf Link Road, Maldon, Vic, 3463

2024 Tournament.

31 August 4BBB

1 September Ambrose. 3 Person.

2 September 18 Hole stroke. A,B and C grade.

In conjunction with the 18 hole stroke event. Hickory players compete for the Walter J Travis Schenectady Trophy.

 

Traditional Hickory Golf Club Maker at Maldon Annual Tournament

Ross Baker is committed to preserving the history of golf in Australia and creating opportunities to play the game as our forefathers did.

For the past 42 years, Ross has made wooden clubs using the traditional tools and skills of the golf club makers of the 1800’s. All his clubs are made by hand and each takes al least 22 hours of work, Each is unique in wood grain, head shape and weight and made from tree limbs or roots sourced by Ross.

These wooden clubs are made for enthusiasts who regularly compete in special events playing with Hickory clubs only. 7-8 players play in our Annual Tournament at the end of July each year where Ross displays a selection of his hand-made golf clubs on the Sunday. Visitors are welcome to come and see his work and discuss his traditional craft.

A group of 8 golfers competed in a special event playing with Hickory clubs for a trophy specially made by Ross for this event. This trophy, a Schenectady Mallett putter, was made to the style used by Maldon born Walter Travis when he won the 1904 US Amateur championship, and will be awarded each year to the special event winner.

The Club thanks all PLAYERS and SPONSORS for ensuring a successful Tournament.