Sept. 4, 2025<\/p>\n
The Northern Michigan Hickory Golf Association announce the\u00a0First Annual Haig Open Hickory Golf Tournament, a celebration of golf\u2019s golden era and the legendary Walter Hagen, who had a presence in Northern Michigan.<\/a> The event will take place September 5\u20137, 2025, across three historic Northern Michigan courses, offering players and spectators alike a weekend steeped in camaraderie, competition, and vintage flair.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Golfers are encouraged to don period attire\u2014plus-fours, ties, and classic caps\u2014as they \u201cGolf Like The Haig\u201d with hickory-shafted clubs and a spirit reminiscent of the 1920s.<\/p>\n Schedule of Play & Festivities<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Friday, September 5 \u2013 Interlochen Golf Club<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Practice Round at Interlochen Golf Club (optional)
<\/p>\n Saturday, September 6 \u2013 Interlochen Golf Club<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n 7:00 \u2013 8:15 am \u2013 Check-In & Warm-Up
<\/p>\n Sunday, September 7 \u2013 Elk Rapids Golf Club (Optional)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n 9 or 18 holes at Elk Rapids Golf Club<\/p>\n About the Northern Michigan Hickory Golf Association
Dinner at Sleder\u2019s Family Tavern\u00a0(a favorite watering hole for The Haig)<\/p>\n
8:30 am \u2013 Ceremonial Champagne Toast
8:45 am \u2013 Group Photograph
9:00 am \u2013 1:30 pm \u2013 Tournament Play:\u00a0Golf Like The Haig
1:30 \u2013 3:00 pm \u2013 Luncheon & Trophy Presentation
5:00 pm \u2013 Optional Dinner at Oaky\u2019s Tavern, 9205 US-31 South, Grawn.<\/p>\n
The NMHGA is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the heritage of golf through play with hickory-shafted clubs, period dress, and events that honor the traditions of the game\u2019s earliest champions.\u00a0 Learn more at\u00a0www.nmhga.org<\/p>\n