2026 World Gutty Championship @ Winter Park 9 - Recap and Highlights

Christian Williams recaps the inaugural World Gutty Championship at Winter Park 9, where hickory golfers used authentic pre-1900 equipment and match-play formats. SOHG President Joey Piatek clinched the Braid Division title in dramatic fashion using a stymie on the final hole. Williams shares his experience playing exclusively with his handcrafted WULFF long-nose clubs throughout the tournament.

• Result: Joey Piatek defeated Frank Flood 1 up in the Braid Division; Rich Grula defeated Rachel Weaver 2 and 1 in the Taylor Division.
• Explanation of the two-day, round-robin match play format with point accumulation.
• Definition and strategy of the stymie rule used in 19th-century golf.

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