The annual Canadian Open Hickory Championship is hosted by the Legends Golf and Country Club and features players dressed in period style outfits (plus fours, tams, etc.) and playing with hickory-shafted golf clubs. A fun and competitive tournament all rolled into one, a great time is had by all with many players returning year after year. Many players come early or stay on to play at some of the local/mountain golf courses or to see the sights and make an extended holiday out of their trip.
Video Feature
View a news clip detailing the Canadian Open Hickory Championship.
Link to Canadian Open Hickory Championship Results and Summary
Upcoming 2024 Canadian Open Hickory Championship
August 12-16, 2024
Where else can you get 5 days of hickory golf, meals, and merriment at this close to 1935 prices! It’s the 2-day hickory road trip followed by the 3-day 25th annual Canadian Open Hickory Championship at the Legends Golf and Country Club.
We already have had significant interest from past participants and previous champions…2023 saw 94 players on the Friday and this coming celebration looks to see another jump in numbers.Save the date – It’s the gala silver anniversary and you all are invited!
The Canadian Open uses all 27 holes of this picturesque course over 3 days. The tentative schedule:
August 12 and 13
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- In 2024 we will continue with the popular road trip…Many arrive a few days early or stay a few days afterwards to golf at a variety of courses. In past years, early arrivers went on the annual hickory golf road trip on the Monday and Tuesday. Stay tuned to see what courses will be featured.
August 14
- Practice rounds and 4-man scramble team event – a good way to familiarize yourself with the golf course and shake some of the rust off those hickory skills!
- Outdoor BBQ, trade show, view local collection
August 15
- Thursday is the usual day for the annual Canada/US Ryder cup competition for the Casey Cup. We will reinstate this into the rotation if our American friends are able to travel – stay tuned! Alternatives include the popular 2-person scramble and Alberta vs the rest of the world Ryder Cup …
August 16
- The 25th annual Canadian Open Hickory Championship.
- BBQ and presentations after the golf
Contact
For additional information…
Contact Ron Lyons at 780-953-8303
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or Brian Hillman at 780-449-4911
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or Chris Ream at 780-860-4433
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Canadian Open Hickory Champions
- 2023 Ben Plaunt
- 2022 Ken Plaunt
- 2021 Ben Plaunt
- 2020 Mitch Mitchell
- 2019 Ross Kenny
- 2018 Ben Plaunt
- 2017 Ben Plaunt
- 2016 Terry Bader
- 2015 Terry Bader
- 2014 Ben Plaunt
- 2013 Brendon Tomiak
- 2012 Michael Ream
- 2011 Ben Plaunt
- 2010 Ben Plaunt
- 2009 Ben Plaunt
- 2008 Glenn Jevnie
- 2007 Glenn Jevnie
- 2006 Darren Pockett
- 2005 Ross Kenny
- 2004 Randy Jensen
- 2003 Paul Biocini
- 2002 John Wilson
- 2001 John Wilson
- 2000 John Wilson
Canadian Open Senior Hickory Champions
- 2023 Faron Hermanson
- 2022 Kit Ledbetter
- 2021 Andrew Ram
- 2020 Andrew Ram
- 2019 Chris Ream
- 2018 Jim Von Lossow
- 2017 Paul Biocini
- 2016 John Berggren/Paul Biocini/Chris Ream
- 2015 Chris Ream
- 2014 Chris Ream
- 2013 Chris Ream
- 2012 Chris Ream
Highlights
- 2006 Skins Game Jack Nicklaus plays using wood shaft clubs!
- 7th Annual Canadian Open 2006 Featuring two hole-in-ones with the wood shaft clubs!
Casey Cup Results
Ryder Cup Match Play Format
- 2023 2-man scramble – Johnny Bago/Willie Ducher
- 2022 2-man scramble – Hugh Cameron/Jim Krull
- 2021 2-man scramble – Rob Taylor/Dave Taylor
- 2020 2-man scramble – Ben Plaunt/Craig Hosford
- 2019 Canada 40.5 USA 15.5
- 2018 Canada 30 USA 18
- 2017 US15 Canada 23
- 2016 Canada 30 USA 14
- 2015 Canada 32 USA 12
- 2014 Canada 35 USA 13
- 2013 Canada 25.5 USA 14.5
- 2012 Canada 34.5 USA 13.5
- 2011Presidents cup competition
- Team Blue 38 Team Red 37
- 2010 Canada 38 USA 6
- 2009 Canada 31 USA 5
- 2008 Canada 38.5 USA 5.5
- 2007 Canada 18 USA 6
- 2006 Canada 19 USA 5
- 2005 Canada 20 USA 4
- 2004 Canada 12 USA 11
- 2003 Canada 16 USA 8
- 2002 Canada 15 USA 8
The annual Canadian Open Hickory Championship is hosted by the Legends Golf and Country Club and features players dressed in period style outfits (plus fours, tams, etc.) and playing with hickory-shafted golf clubs. A fun and competitive tournament all rolled into one, a great time is had by all with many players returning year after year. Many players come early or stay on to play at some of the local/mountain golf courses or to see the sights and make an extended holiday out of their trip.