North Inch Hickory Experience
Sunday 4 August 2024
The Royal Perth Golfing Society (RPGS) is celebrating its bicentenary this year. As part of the celebrations, in conjunction with the historic North Inch Golf Course, golfers are being taken back in time with a Hickory competition over the North Inch, scene of the historic Perth Tournament of 1864. Tom Morris and his son, young Tom, played in this professional competition where the prize fund exceeded that of the Open Championship.
Our competition, which will be a 4-person Texas Scramble, will also be over a 12 hole course. The event is also celebrating the long history of golf in Perthshire and on the North Inch in particular.
All hickory equipment will be provided.
*Unfortunately we only have right handed hickory clubs available.
Perth Tournament of 1864, courtesy of Royal Perth Golfing Society
In April 1864, the inaugural Perth Tournament was held at North Inch. The field included greats of the game including Old Tom Morris, Willie Park Senior and saw one of the first outings of Young Tom Morris, a week before his 12th birthday.
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Played over 3 rounds of the then 12 hole course, armed with their hickories, these golfers went to battle on the historic North Inch Course. In the end it was Old Tom Morris who was pronounced Champion and Young Tom Morris prevailed in his match against local young golfer Willie Greig.
A fantastic day of golf...
12 Hole Hickory Texas Scramble 4 person Team Competition, playing for the Perth Tournament Trophy. Tee times 10am - 12 noon
Hickory Clubs available to borrow (included in entry fee)
Tea & Crumpets and prizegiving at the Royal Perth Golfing Society following play.
Period dress encouraged, but not compulsory!
Whatever your level, you can enjoy the Hickory Experience!
Entry Fees
Team of 4 for Texas Scramble - £100*
Individual player for Texas Scramble - £25*
*Entry includes use of hickory clubs followed by Tea and Crumpets at Royal Perth Golfing Society after play.
While at the Royal Perth Golfing Society after play, you will have the opportunity of a tour of the premises and the many interesting pictures and artefacts at the club (including the famous photograph of the 1864 Tournament).