swiss hickory magazine 2014

Table of Contents

Foreword p. 4

St. Moritz p. 6

Programme p. 9

Golf Course Layout Then and Today p. 10

Engadine Golf Club p. 11

Past Swiss Hickory Open Champions p. 12

The Hickory World Champion p. 13

Ones to Watch p. 15

Suvretta House p. 18

Typical Short Hickory Set p. 20

Hickory and History p. 21

Association of Hickory Golfers p. 23

Previous Championship Days p. 25

A Big Thanks to... p. 26

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Foreword

Dear Hickory GolfersI warmly welcome you to the

4TH SWISS HICKORY CHAMPIONSHIP DAYS in St. Moritz.This year we can proudly look to a gripping Swiss Hickory Championship that brings together the likes of some well known international European Senior Tour players as well as some of the best hickory players from here and there, all competing for the raise of the Swiss Hickory Championship Silver Trophy on the grounds of the oldest golf club in Switzerland,

the Engadine Golf Club – Since 1893.

With great pleasure I wish you all a memorable hickory golf weekend with fantastic impressions and a lot of enjoyable moments,

hopefully with good weather.

A big thanks to all our sponsors, especially to EFG as our naming partner. Without them it would not be possible to organize

such a great Hickory Golf event.

I hope you will enjoy this magazine and I look forward to seeing many of you during the Swiss Hickory Championship Days this year.

Hickory Ho

Enrico DegiacomiFounder & President Swiss Hickory Championship Days

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web www.stmoritz.ch · mail [email protected]

St. Moritz is not simply a holiday resort. St. Moritz was the birthplaceof Alpine winter holidays (1864) and the venue for two Winter Olympic Games.

And yet: St. Moritz originally owed its fame to its therapeutic springs,which have been known for over 3,000 years and which helped establish

the town as a spa destination.

The breathtaking landscape, some of the world‘s most famous hotels,world-class events, haute cuisine and an outstanding range of leisure

and shopping opportunities. Visitors from all over the world lovethe modern Alpine lifestyle of St. Moritz.

In summer, boats trim their sails to the wind out on the lakeand golfers try to use the thin air for long hits on the two 18-hole

golf courses, one of them is more than 120 years old.Up on the peak of the Corviglia, hikers tackle routes with stunning views

that take them up to 3,000 metres in altitude. Meantime, bikers follow their own trails, those around St. Moritz are among the world‘s most attractive.

When it comes to winter, St. Moritz has always been a trendsetter. After all, this is where winter tourism was born and modern winter sports invented.

In February 2017, the Corviglia slopes will play host to the Alpine World Ski Championships for the fifth time.

The St. Moritz-Celerina Olympic bob run is the world’slast remaining natural ice run.

St. Moritz

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Programme

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18 JULY · SHCD GET TOGETHER EVENING INVITED BY EFG

6.45 pm Cocktail entre Amis at Chateau Pappillion, St. Moritz8.30 pm Jazz Night at Dracula Club, St. Moritz

19 JULY · 2ND ST. MORITZ SWISS HICKORY PRO-AM

8.30 am morning refreshment and registration at Engadine Golf Club, Samedan10.00 am 18 hole Hickory Pro-Am tournament – Team competition

7.00 pm Champagne reception and official SHCD Players Dinner

with prize ceremony at Suvretta House, St. Moritz

20 JULY · 4TH SWISS HICKORY CHAMPIONSHIP

8.00 am morning refreshment and registration at Engadine Golf Club, Samedan9.00 am 18 hole Hickory Championship · Single competition · Open and Second flight

2.00 pm light finger food lunch and price ceremony next to the 18 th green

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Golf Course Layout Then and Today1912

2014

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Engadine Golf Club

web www.engadin-golf.ch/golfclub · mail [email protected]

add ENGADINE GOLF CLUB · A l’En 14, CH · 7503 Samedan

ALLEGRA AND WELCOME TO THE OLDEST GOLF CLUB OF SWITZERLAND

To play golf at 1700 m above sea level in a breathtaking alpine setting and in one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere - to play golf on a

historical course in the oldest golf club in Switzerland :this is the ENGADINE GOLF CLUB.

With over 1300 members the club ranks among the largest golf clubs in Switzerland, offering its members the unique opportunity to play on two

excellent golf courses in the Engadine:

the 18-hole championship course in Samedan and the 18-hole championship course in Zuoz-Madulain.

The comprehensive calendar of tournaments has something to satisfy every taste for those looking for sporting competition with other members

and guests. With Caroline and Martin Rominger the club has two ambitious golfers on professional tours who started to play golf in the Engadine and now promote the club’s colours throughout the world.

125 YEARS ENGADINE GOLF CLUB: ANNIVERSARY IN 2018

The ENGADINE GOLF CLUB was founded in 1893 and is therefore the oldest golf club in Switzerland. In 2018 the 125TH anniversary will be celebrated. The planning process for these activities is well underway featuring

many events to celebrate the anniversary which will take place all over the season 2018.

Happy golf and see you in the Engadine!

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Past Swiss Hickory Open Champions

Roger Furrer from SWITZERLAND

It was his hickory debut and a neck to neck battle against PGA Professional Perry Somers from Australia, the ac-tual Hickory World Champion of 2011. At the end the Canadian-Tour-Player Roger Furrer won the silver trophy with a winning 76 and so became the first Swiss Hickory Open Champion.

Martin Rominger from SWITZERLAND

The local born Golf Professional and member of the Asian and Challen-ge Tours, Martin Rominger, happily raised the silver trophy on his home course. In glorious summer weather he shot a 4 over par 76, to become the 2012 Swiss Hickory Open Champion.

Claus Mühlfeit from GERMANY

The German born Claus Mühlfeit , who plays nearly of scratch was able to prevail by a par round of 72 against reputable hickory competitors. This is not surprising, since his hickory coach is none other than Paolo Quirici. Claus became the first non-Swiss winner of the Swiss Hickory Championship.

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The Hickory World Champion

How did you discover the game of hickory golf?

P.Q : "I have discovered Hickory by chance when meeting Enrico Degiacomi

at Lugano Golf Club. He let me try to hit one 3 wood on the 18TH hole. I had

such a good feel that I played the Swiss Hickory Championship 2012 that

same year with a rental set and from there I got my personal hickory set".

What is the main difference between modern and hickory golf?

P.Q : "Hickory golf is the game the way it was played 100 years ago.

I believe that a lot of the old golf courses are better and most pleasent

to play with Hickories as the modern equipment make some of the courses

obsolete. Bunkers and other hazards are in the wrong places as the ball

travels a lot further these days. The one aspect that facinates me most

is the fact that you play with clubs that have a history behind and that

you can recall some times".

Will there be a hickory golf boom?

P.Q : "I don't think so as the old clubs are rare and difficult to find.

Nevertheless modern hickories are available. It would be great to have

some of the old golf clubs with shorter courses to be allocated as favorite

hickory courses. That would make a certain growth to the hickory golf".

Paolo QuiriciDuring the summer of 2012 Paolo has discovered his love for hickory golf. Since then his Hickory Palmares with two US Pro Hickory Open titles in 2013 and 2014 as well as the title of the World Hickory Open Champion in 2013 made him the leading hickory player at the moment.

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Ones to Watch

GIUSEPPE CALI 28.9.1952 · from ITALY

A two-time winner on the Senior Tour. One of Italy’s most accomplished golfers, he won 12 titles in his homeland and represented his country in four World Cups and four Alfred Dunhill Cups. He was a regular on The European Tour during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and twice tasted success on the 1990 Challenge Tour, winning the Cerutti Open and the Memorial Olivier Barras.

DOMINGO HOSPITAL 20.3.1958 · from SPAIN

A one time winner on the Senior Tour. The Spaniard studied economics at University, worked as a com-mercial pilot. Spent ten years teaching in Davos and then became, at age 34, the European Tour's oldest rookie. Enjoyed a fine rookie season on the European Senior Tour in 2008, finishing in the top ten on six out of 13 appearances to end the season in tenth position in the Order of Merit.

HENDRIK BUHRMANN 7.7.1963 · from S. AFRICA

Won four titles on the Sunshine Tour and one on the Asian Tour and represented South Africa alongside Retief Goosen during the World Cup, but the highlight of his career came in 1995 when he ho-led the winning putt for South Africa in their victory over Australia in the inaugural Alfred Dunhill Chal-lenge, the southern hemisphere equivalent of The Ryder Cup. He embarked in 2013 on the European Senior Tour.

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Ones to Watch

GLENN RALPH 12.7.1956 · from ENGLAND

He turned professional in 1973 and played on the European Tour for many years. His best season came in 1987 when he finished in 51ST place on the Order of Merit. Since turning 50, Ralph has competed on the European Seniors Tour, where he has enjoyed some success. Having finished 36TH on the money list in 2006, and 23RD in 2007, he missed virtually the entire 2008 season having broken his ankle. He won his first event in 2009 at the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Scottish Senior Open.

JOSÉ MANUEL CARRILES 14.5.1963 · from SPAIN

Gained his card for The European Tour for the first time at the 1991 Qualifying School. His best finish on The European Tour was in the 1992 German Open after finishing runner-up behind Vijay Singh. Over the next 15 years he divided his time betwe-en The European and Challenge Tours, winning twice on the latter – including the 2003 Grand Final. Will now hope to achieve success on the European Senior Tour after finishing in third place at the Qualifying School Final in 2013.

GARY EMERSON 26.9.1963 · from ENGLAND

Secured his first European Tour victory in his 238TH European Tour event in August 2004 when he won the Russian Open at Le Meridien Moscow Country Club. In the process became the 300TH different player to win on The European Tour. Followed that in 2006 by winning the biggest cheque of his career by finishing joint second in The Quinn Direct British Masters. Embarked in 2013 on the European Senior Tour.

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Ones to Watch

ANTONIO GARRIDO 2.2.1944 · from SPAIN

Twice a winner on the European Senior Tour, and five times on The European Tour. In 1979, he shared with Seve Ballesteros the distinction of being the first Continental golfers to be selected for The Ryder Cup. His eldest son, Ignacio, is a successful European Tour player and made The Ryder Cup Team in 1997, making the pair only the second father and son combination to play in The Ryder Cup after Percy and Peter Alliss.

PAOLO QUIRICI 9.11.1967 · from SWITZERLAND

He was Switzerland’s number one player for five years. During his first year on the Tour he finished fourth in the Ebel European Masters in Crans sco-ring the course record of 60. His best results on Tour came in 1999 where he tied second in the Sarazen World Open at the PGA Golf of Cataluny. In 2013 he has won the World Hickory Open Championship in Carnoustie County.

JUAN QUIROS 25.2.1956 · from SPAIN

A 4 times winner on the European Senior Tour and one of Spain’s most accomplished golfer . Exceeded his own expectations when he collected his maiden European Senior Tour title on only his seventh start, closing with a five under par 65 to win the 2006 Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open by two strokes. Aided by the altitude of the Alps, the Spaniard produced the lowest 18 hole score of the year with a nine under par second round 61 en route to a winning aggregate 54 hole total of 14 under par 196.

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Suvretta House

For reservations please call +41 (0) 818 36 36 36

But the traditions of the house live on.

SUVRETTA HOUSE – 5 STAR COMFORT WITH A HEART

There are still places in the world where you will be indulgedwith the utmost discretion. Where an ambience of culture and refinement

offers a special kind of relaxation, attuned in equal measureto the well-being of mind and body.

Welcome to Suvretta House!

Suvretta House emerges from the trees of the Upper Engadine Mountains as if from the pages of a fairy tale, its imposing turrets and Belle Epoque

exterior standing out against rugged valley landscape.With its 181 rooms, junior suites and suites as well as a 1,700 m² wellnessand spa area boasting a 25 metres swimming pool, Suvretta House is an

oasis of rest and recuperation. The Grand Restaurant with its 15 GaultMillau points, the cosy Suvretta Stube and the legendary hotel lobby, offer a wide

variety of culinary pleasures. Golfers can take advantage of the practice course or the hotel’s driving range to prepare for the real thing.

In winter,a direct private ski lift links Suvretta House to the Corviglia - Marguns ski slopes and a modern ski centre with 380 heated lockers

await all snowsports fans.

Since 1912, Suvretta House has been dedicated to a standard of hospitality that is in keeping with the lifestyle and high expectations of a sophisticated

clientele. Over time, the demands of our guests have changed.

web www.suvrettahouse.ch · mail [email protected]

© Alberto Sinigaglia

Typical Short Hickory Set

Brassie12° · 15°

220 yards

Mid Iron23° · 29°

175 yards

Canvas Pencil Carry Bag

Mashie Niblick40° · 47°

125 yards

Putter

Mashie30° · 39°

150 yards

Niblick48° · 56°

100 yards

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Hickory and History

Hickory Golf is the traditional variation of golf played with clubs whose shafts are made of Hickory wood. The small wooden club heads are crafted

by a woodworker whilst the iron ones are hand-forged. Instead of being numbered, hickory golf clubs are defined by fine-sounding names such

as «Spoon» (3 wood), «Brassie» (2 wood), «Mashie» (iron 5/6) or «Niblick» (pitching wedge). The club grips are made from leather.

Golf clubs with Hickory shafts used to be standard until 1932.Over the last years Hickory Golf has become a synonym for

"old style of play". More and more players are taking up this kind of golf worldwide. There are more reasons behind this choice.

It is considered a new challenge by a growing number of devotees. It is relaxing – a small shoulder bag is enough to carry six or seven clubs.

The goal it sets is not the score itself, but rather the pleasure of walking freely in the middle of nature in the company of some good friends.

Hickory Golf players wear the traditional apparel : gentlemen are dressed in breeches, a shirt and a tie,

ladies with a skirt or breeches and a blouse.

Playing with original hickory golf clubs that are more than 80 years old is a fascinating experience. A pleasure that makes you feel the

Spirit of the Old Game!

Hickory Lady Hickory Gentleman

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Association of Hickory Golfers

web www.ahg-golfers.com · mail [email protected]

The Association of Hickory Golfers - AHG was founded in summer 2012 with the purpose of working as a platform for vintage golf lovers and Hickory

golf players. The association offers its members a rich array of events which invigorate the spirit of every Hickory golf enthusiast throughout the year.

The activities organised by AHG are subdivided into four groups:

On Course Included in this group are the Swiss Hickory Championship Days

in St. Moritz and others.

Cocktail entre AmisOn a regular basis, AHG entertains its members with off-course events

that take place in different and specially selected locations. Appealing and varying framework programms supplement such events.

Play and Pleasure Play nine hole hickory golf in a fun way to attract the non hickory golfers to this cruising golf style and to show them how relaxing and great fun it is.

Delicious Golf Days All AHG members can take part in exclusive Hickory Golf outings.

The programme also includes delightful and scenic short trips - on such occasions gastronomy is at least as important as golf and certainly

more important than the score – as well as the participation in international Hickory Championships and Tournaments.

The membership fees for a one-time joining fee and annual subscription are on a very moderate basis. For more informations visit our homepage.

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Previous Championship Days

A Big Thanks to...

Delicious Golf AG · Via dal Bagn 47, CH-7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland+41 (0)79 365 04 00 · [email protected] · www.swisshickory.ch www.deliciousgolf.ch · www.ahg-golfers.com · www.hickoryho.com

CONCEPT Enrico DegiacomiDESIGN Teresa PiardiSTYLING Caterina Degiacomi

PRINTRUN 2000PRINTING Tipografia Battagin s.r.l.© 2014 Delicious Golf AG

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