Ambassador at Hickory Valley GC
A view of a green with a cart path in foreground from Ambassador at Hickory Valley Golf Club
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.5
795 Reviews (795)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
351
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
71.0%
Recommend this course
659 out of 795 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.1
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
52.8%
Recommend this course
38 out of 72 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.1%
Recommend this course
55 out of 90 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6369 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.8

Hickory Valley Golf Club boasts two 18-hole, regulation-length courses, named the Ambassador and the Presidential. The Ambassador Course is the shorter of the two at 6,450 yards but it still offers a fair test. The classic layout is routed through towering hardwoods forests that stretch to over 70 feet high. The tall hickory trees loom over the fairways. The small greens are sloped back to front, presenting a challenge for even the most seasoned players. Water hazards come into play on several holes and there are a few tricky doglegs to contend with. The bunkering is minimal but the abundant trees will be enough to keep you on your toes. The golf course has some challenging holes but it's not overly punishing for the high handicapper.

Book a Tee Time at
Hickory Valley Golf Club - Ambassador
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.5
795 Reviews (795)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good

Fairways in bad shape. Some tee boxes to hard to get a tee in. Greens in good shape

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed the greens and are working on the fairway and tee box conditions to improve your next round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Nice, tight course in good condition. Old sand in bunkers and water hazards edged with rough were tough. Tee boxes were almost impenetrable and undulating greens were fast. One hole was a par 4 at 480 yards- very tough. The gentlemen working were the least friendly we’ve encountered at a golf course. No one to help with bags before or after. No ranger, do play was clogged up at several points. Pace of play guides would help. Halfway house was closed, but decent bathroom access during the round. Excellent service from cart server who passed us twice and was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the course conditions and appreciated the friendly cart service. This season’s weather has been especially tough on the course, but our team is working hard to improve bunker sand, tee box maintenance, staffing, and pace-of-play to enhance your overall experience.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

What happened to HV?

I live 40 minutes away and have many courses within 20-30 minutes of me. I have played 6-8 rounds at HV between the two courses. This time was a total waste. Pace of play was excellent, but the course is in abysmal shape. You are better off in the rough than on the fairway. Dirt fairways on almost all holes, and on the back nine, some of the fairways are literally burnt and cracking. The greens are slightly better but some are still terrible. I won’t be back until I hear they have sorted it all out. What a let down this was.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/11/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water damage?

Ok, played here many times. And I know the course can flood and we’ve had a good bit of rain. But it has been several days since it last rained and many of the Presidential tee boxes lacked grass, were wet, and some were slippery. A couple of the bunkers had water in them and several others had not been maintained. I like this layout and will return. But really?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your continued support and understanding of the challenges this season’s weather has brought. We know the tee boxes and bunkers need attention, and our team is working hard to improve conditions so your next round is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough shape

The course is in pretty rough shape, particularly the fairways. Fairways are sometimes nonexistent. It’s like dried mud that reminds me of the crusty top of brownies. It’s a shame because it’s a pretty fun layout with some tough holes. The over hanging branches on some holes really make tee shots much more narrow. Hopefully they can improve the conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoy the layout and challenge, and we’re working to improve fairway conditions and address overhanging branches to make play more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not again

The fairways were horrible, moldy, and crusty. We will never play here again.

Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Response from on 08/04/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Cow pasture

Don’t bother. Overbooked and I’m not even sure what to call the fairways and aprons. They were mostly black and full of goose droppings

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/04/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful Conditions (Ambassador)

Course is in very very bad shape. Neglected is an understatement, would not recommend unless you get an insanely low deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/04/2025:
Thank you for your review. While we hate to hear that we fell short, we’re grateful you brought this to our attention. We hope to make it right if given another chance.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

WORSE CONDITIONS

Not a single fairway that had grass. Everything is torn apart, the course looks abandoned. Rough was even worse, greens… horrible. Patchy mud spots and even a whole beach growing on 13. I should have taken pictures, $65 is a crime for that courses conditions. Unreal.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/04/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Dont play here

Worst golf experience of the year.

Showed up early to find out my 6:55am scheduled tee time was pushed back 30 mins “so my duo could be paired up with another group “. Pro shop was very rude when i asked why nobody has reached out to let me know before I showed up at 6:30.

First cart I was given was broken.

Conditions were awful.

Fairways have more dirt and mud than grass. Greens are have large patches of dirt and mud. Overhanging trees block out several tee shots and fairways.

With the rates this course charges I don’t understand how zero money goes into maintenance.

Woman at the snack bar is very sweet. Ham and cheese sandwich at the turn was 9/10.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/04/2025:
We truly regret that your visit didn’t go as expected. We're reviewing your concerns and will use this to improve. We appreciate your honesty and hope to serve you better in the future.
Played On
Reviews 166
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good deal if it's a reduced rate

We played this course for the first time. The layout is nice and it wasn't crowded. Got stuck behind a few slow players but no big deal. I think the course was flooded bc it was in really tough shape. Omits a very pretty and scenic course. As long as you get a good rate on golf now uts worth playing. Regular rates are too pricey.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for playing with us and sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed the layout and scenery, and we’re working to improve course conditions to provide even more value for your round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways are in trouble!

Greens were ok, high grass was ok. A lot of clippings around, probably pulled 10lbs of grass from my shoes throughout the round. Fairways are in rough shape, tons of bare spots.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the greens and are working to improve fairway conditions and clean up excess clippings for a better playing experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

At first the course look nice but it seems as you get down the first he the grass is all burnt up. Seems like they cut the grass and just left all the dead grass on top. Some fairways the grass was 3 inches long so you couldn’t even find your ball in the fairway. Would not recommend this course to anybody I know.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/22/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course is in rough shape

Carts are in bad shape, greens are beat up, fairways play like hazards. Would not recommend, especially for $55.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/19/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Nearby Courses
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Public
3.5435864708
794
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Public
4.3417795467
558
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Public
1.5
5
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Public
4.0009666667
345
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Private
0.0
0
Bally, Pennsylvania
Public
4.0
8
Green Lane, Pennsylvania
Public
4.3369988719
613
Limerick, Pennsylvania
Public
3.4848381213
351
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Private
4.0
1
Limerick, Pennsylvania
Public
4.5165599692
472
Limerick, Pennsylvania
Public
0.0
0
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Public
4.3333
3
Golf Packages

Heritage Hills Golf Experience Package

FROM $117 (USD)
YORK, PA | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations and 2 rounds of golf at Heritage Hills Golf Resort.
Seaview Golf Club - Bay Course

Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package

CLICK BELOW
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Seaview, A Dolce Hotel and golf at Seaview Golf Club - Bay & Pines Courses.

Seaview Stay & Play Golf Package

CLICK BELOW
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Seaview, A Dolce Hotel and golf at Seaview Golf Club - Bay & Pines Courses.

Resorts World Catskills Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
MONTICELLO, NY | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Resorts World Catskills and 2 rounds of golf at The Monster Golf Club.

Bear Trap Dunes Stay & Play Package

FROM $147 (USD)
BETHANY BEACH, DE | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations in a private residence within the Bear Trap Dunes community managed by 1st Choice Properties and 2 rounds of golf at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account