Old-timers take trip back to their roots

Hickory golfers from around the world competed in the World Hickory Open Championship at courses at Carnoustie and Monifieth in Scotland yesterday.

Around 100 players, including teams from Ireland, Australia, South Africa and the USA, took part using traditional hickory-shafted golf clubs and dressed in golfing outfits from days gone by.

Lionel Freedman, co-founder and director of the World Hickory Open said: “This is the first time the World Hickory Open has been held in Carnoustie country and the response has been excellent, with numbers considerably up on last year’s championship.”