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The 1888 Society


Historical intelligence and tactical frameworks drawn from the golden age of golf. Curated by Conrad Quill for the modern leader.

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Hickory & Quill: Historical Intelligence for the Modern Leader. Curated by Conrad Quill.

We explore the volatile intersection of 19th-century golf heritage, raw instruction, and timeless leadership execution. Pulling from a lifetime of pre-technology golf experience and decades of unfiltered entrepreneurial grit, we extract the mindset from the game's golden age to help modern leaders navigate today's business environment. Join for the story; stay for the edge.


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Historical Intelligence for the Modern Leader. Hickory & Quill explores the intersection of 19th-century golf heritage and timeless Stoic philosophy. Each month, we extract the grit, innovation, and mindset from the game’s golden age to help the modern golfer navigate today’s environment. Join us for the story; stay for the edge.

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