Hickory Golf Masters | Event 2026 Circolo Golf Villa d'Este

Hickory Masters 2026
Villa d’Este, Como

The first Hickory Masters will enjoy the scenery of a prestigious and historical golf course that has maintained a design and layout which are the perfect test for any hickory player.

We are privileged to be hosted by Circolo Golf Villa d’Este near Lake Como for its 100^th Anniversary, and to be able to share our passion with its members.

This is a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of great champions that have participated in past Italian Opens and Internationals.

Awards will honor the Overall Champion, as well as the best gross and net performances in both the Amateur and Senior Amateur categories— recognizing both skill and dedication to the legacy of Hickory Golf.

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

Welcome 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 10

2nd Round

2^nd 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 Apéro

Prize Giving and Gala Dinner 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 of sportsmanship, in line with the spirit of historic golf.