Ambassador at Hickory Valley GC
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3.5
812 Reviews (812)
5 Stars
244
4 Stars
356
3 Stars
118
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
66.0%
Recommend this course
670 out of 812 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
64.3%
Recommend this course
9 out of 14 reviews
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3.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 79 reviews
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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.

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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
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Reviews

3.5
812 Reviews (812)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 9
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
Narrow Fairways 38
Bunkers 32
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Advanced Golfers 31
Playing Multiple Courses 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 45
In the 'Burbs 34
Convenient to the City 7

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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 173
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 26
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 2
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.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Doesn’t have the same feel as before

I’ve played this course numerous times and has always been a great deal for a good course. First time playing it in a long time and I must say, course conditions have slipped quite a bit. Tee boxes were beat up and the fairway had numerous dead spots. The Ambassador seems a bit neglected. Didn’t get a chance to play the Presidential but I hope that course has stayed well kept. Decent price for the weekend but I can see why there were several open tee times on the weekend.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your continued support and honest feedback. We’re working to improve tee boxes, address fairway dead spots, and ensure both courses are well maintained for your next visit.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow but nice course

I don't know why they allowed so many twosomes but it caused a delay on every hole. Pretty coarse but with it being so hot and so slow we only played 13 holes before throwing in the towel.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/15/2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry your round was delayed and cut short. We hope to ensure a smoother experience in the future.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Apparently the course had seen a lot of rain. There were puddles everywhere and we were even losing balls in the middle of the fairway. The pace of play was great even though it was car path only. Staff was great but I would not recommend this course unless there was a dry spell. If you love doglegs, this is the place for you.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 07/07/2025:
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.
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