Swede Moberg wins World Hickory Golf Championship


  • Golf
  • Friday, 19 Oct 2018

EAST LOTHIAN, Scotland (Reuters) - Swedish professional Johan Moberg expertly wielded his niblick, mashie and other pre-1936 wooden golf clubs through the blustery Scottish weather to become the World Hickory golf champion.

Dressed in a bow tie, flatcap and with traditional plus four golfing trousers, Moberg edged out more than 120 amateurs and professionals to land the title which celebrates the sport's heritage.

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