Ambassador at Hickory Valley GC
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3.5
798 Reviews (798)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
352
3 Stars
112
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
68.7%
Recommend this course
661 out of 798 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.9
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
45.2%
Recommend this course
28 out of 62 reviews
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3.3
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
24
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
4.0
57.6%
Recommend this course
49 out of 85 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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3.5
798 Reviews (798)
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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.
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.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st Time golfers.

We had 3 rookies and a son in law who thinks he”s in the PGA. Had a great day. Only downfall was the 102 degree temperature. Definitely would recommend.

Mike L

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/27/2025:
Thank you, Mike! We’re glad you and your group had a great day out on the course—even in that heat. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but maybe not attracting the best clientele

We were there on a bad day. They had an event which ran late forcing us to double up on their other course. Cary path only also do play was slow. We were backed up and the group behind us was very rude and kept hitting up on us. Once, twice, three times. Third time ball landed within 10 feet. Making rude comments, playing music loud enough we could hear it. Might not ever go back, but may have just been a bad day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Response from on 08/27/2025:
We’re sorry your experience was affected by overlapping events, cart path restrictions, and the behavior of another group. That’s not the atmosphere we want to create here. We’re working to improve scheduling and on-course monitoring so play is smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

A very, very soggy course

My low overall review is not to be critical of the course...EXCEPT, mother nature had provided many rainy days, and this course is NOT one to play under those circumstances. The course was barely playable because of standing water on the fairways. Greens were very good...SO, just avoid this low lying course after heavy rains.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the greens. This season’s rain has been tough on the course, and we’re working hard to improve drainage so conditions hold up better after heavy weather.
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, friendly staff

Conditions are good, layout is fun and fair. Staff exceptionally nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the course and our team’s hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Bunkers were wet and not taken care of. Standing water in front of greens that should have been raked and allowed to dry. No ranger driving around to help with pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re working to improve bunker maintenance, address drainage issues near greens, and increase pace-of-play support on the course.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, good people

It rained for nearly a month and the course was still in pretty good shape. Course was packed and the pace of play was pretty good considering it was cart path only and no one had been able to golf in weeks. Coming back to play the ambassador

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/09/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Complaint

The condition of the course was terrible. It was literally a swamp. When you walked on the fairways, you sank in the mud and water. The rough were really boggy and uncut. I lost count of all the balls i lost. Honestly, the course shouldn't have been open. I left feeling very frustrated and disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/20/2025:
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Heavy rain has created tough conditions, but we know that’s no excuse. We’re working hard to improve drainage and course maintenance so future rounds are more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not really well kept

The course conditions were awful. It does not seem to have good drainage. There were areas that you couldn’t even hit from because of how wet it was which we haven’t had rain in 4 days. The day before we were at a local course that was completely dry. Also the grass is way too high even on the fairways at times. There were grass trimmings on the fairways making it impossible to find your ball that you hit on the fairway. What I did really enjoy was the greens. They were kept up nicely. And there was moments of it being very pretty. The price was good through golf now but I would not pay full price for it. It’s just so hard to say we would recommend it when the course conditions made it difficult to enjoy.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the greens and scenic moments, and we understand your frustration with drainage, mowing, and clippings. Our team is working hard to improve fairway conditions and overall playability so future rounds are more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Made the right choice

Played the Ambassador course on a holiday weekend and was very pleased with the decision to play Hickory Valley.. Arrived early and was able to warm up at the driving range. Couldnt use the driver bit aside from that, the range was great for loosening up with irons. Greens were in great shapre. Rough was heavy and challenging. Fairways were good but several still held a decent amount of water from rain the previous day which was surprising. I would have given 5 stars had it not been for some swampiness and not getting much bounce on fairway shots Overall a great value and plan to return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for choosing Hickory Valley and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the range, greens, and overall layout. We’re continuing to improve drainage on the fairways so conditions are even better on your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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