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Sunset over the green at Golf Club Villa d’Este, with a bunker and flag in the foreground and forested hills in the distance.

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Hickory Masters 2026

May 2026
Villa d'Este, Como
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Programme
Sunset over the green at Golf Club Villa d’Este, with a bunker and flag in the foreground and forested hills in the distance.

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Hickory Masters 2026

13th–14th May 2026
Villa d'Este, Como

Hickory Masters 2026
Villa d’Este, Como

The Hickory Masters very first edition will enjoy the scenery of a prestigious and historical golf course that has kept with its design and layout a perfect test for any hickory player.

We are privileged to be hosted by Circolo Golf Villa d’Este near Lake Como for its 100th Anniversary and share our passion with their Members.
A true opportunity to enjoy the walk in the footsteps of past champions that have participated in Italian Opens and many Italian Internationals in the past.

Awards will honor the Overall Champion, as well as the best gross and net performances in both the Amateur and Senior Amateur categories—recognizing not only skill, but also dedication to the legacy of hickory golf.

Elegant clubhouse of Golf Club Villa d’Este, nestled in the hills, with Italian and Czech flags and a lush green fairway in the foreground.

Event programme

9:00 AM
 At the Club House of Circolo Golf Villa d'Este
Registration
Registration and individual practice round to be booked in advance.
7:00 PM
 Club House
Dinner
Gala Dinner 
9:00 AM
Tee 1 – Tee 10
1st Round
1st Round of the tournament starting from two tees.
Dinner & evening free.
9:00 AM
Tee 1 – Tee 9
2nd Round
2nd Round starting from two tees in ranking order (best out last).
5:00 PM
Club House of Circolo Golf Villa d'Este
Price Giving and Apero
Price Giving and Apero Riche will close the event at the Club House of Circolo Golf Villa d'Este.
6:30 PM
Club House of Circolo Golf Villa d'Este
End of event
Official greetings and closing of the event.

The Competition

The Hickory Golf Masters Open unfolds over two consecutive days of 18-hole stroke play. The tournament features a limited and curated field, with tee times assigned to allow a smooth, immersive experience. Players compete in three main categories: Professionals, Amateurs, and Senior Amateurs. Each round is played with original hickory clubs and supported by caddies, adding rhythm and ceremony to the game. Final standings are determined by cumulative scores over the two days.

The Rules

All participants must use authentic hickory-shafted clubs manufactured prior to 1935—modern replicas are not permitted. Period attire from the early 1930s is mandatory throughout the competition. The event is stroke play format, played from the original tees when available, with a maximum course length of 6,200 yards. Caddies are required for all players. The pace of play and etiquette will follow traditional standards in line with the spirit of historic golf.

Wooden honor boards displayed on a wall at Golf Villa d’Este, listing past winners of the “Campionato Internazionale Femminile,” “Campionato Internazionale Dilettanti,” and “Coppa del Consiglio.” The names, nationalities, and years of the champions are engraved in gold lettering

Villa d'Este

 

We are privileged to be hosted by Circolo Golf Villa d’Este near Lake Como for its 100th Anniversary and share our passion with their members.
A true opportunity to enjoy the walk in the footsteps of past champions that have participated in Italian Opens and many Italian Internationals in the past.

View of the Golf Club Villa d’Este clubhouse from the course, nestled in the hillside and surrounded by tall trees and manicured fairways.
Sunset over the green at Golf Club Villa d’Este, with a bunker and flag in the foreground and forested hills in the distance.
Warmly lit lounge at Golf Club Villa d’Este, featuring classic wooden furnishings, red and green armchairs, and historic honor boards.
Traditional wooden locker room with dark wood lockers and bench seating, showcasing timeless golf club charm.
Classic black leather golf bags bearing the Villa d’Este crest, neatly lined up in wooden cubbies.
Close-up of red golf bags embroidered with the crest of Golf Club Villa d’Este, displayed on a wooden shelf in the pro shop.
Elegant vintage-style wooden locker room with rows of lockers and a key wall, warmly lit by hanging lamps.
Pair of vintage black and white golf shoes resting on a wooden bench in the softly lit locker room.
Close-up of black leather golf bags with the Golf Club Villa d’Este crest, stored in wooden compartments.
Sunset over the green at Golf Club Villa d’Este, with a bunker and flag in the foreground and forested hills in the distance.