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Ambassador at Hickory Valley Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6369 yards | 70.8 | 119 |
| White | 71 | 5910 yards | 68.9 | 116 |
| Gold | 71 | 5096 yards | 65.1 | 105 |
| Red | 72 | 4967 yards | 68.9 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship M: 71.4/128 | 542 | 360 | 132 | 334 | 173 | 379 | 398 | 362 | 617 | 3297 | 495 | 352 | 175 | 465 | 375 | 269 | 172 | 391 | 378 | 3072 | 6369 |
| Tournament M: 69.9/123 W: 75.7/129 | 471 | 346 | 120 | 316 | 163 | 351 | 385 | 353 | 531 | 3036 | 440 | 330 | 153 | 413 | 365 | 258 | 164 | 384 | 367 | 2874 | 5910 |
| Players M: 65.9/113 W: 71.1/119 | 418 | 284 | 104 | 234 | 130 | 304 | 318 | 283 | 468 | 2543 | 401 | 294 | 150 | 348 | 309 | 253 | 142 | 338 | 318 | 2553 | 5096 |
| Forward W: 70.4/118 | 409 | 281 | 89 | 219 | 123 | 301 | 314 | 280 | 454 | 2470 | 397 | 288 | 143 | 340 | 306 | 249 | 132 | 333 | 309 | 2497 | 4967 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 16 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
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Every fairway looked like this Photo submitted by COOcampo3 on 08/23/2025
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Photo submitted by cDrBv9n7iHmgGbUxd9Oi on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by cDrBv9n7iHmgGbUxd9Oi on 08/02/2025
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Best Brothers 1st Round of 2.0 Project! Photo submitted by StuKnod on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by ericgrafton on 11/14/2016
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Photo submitted by ericgrafton on 11/14/2016
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Photo submitted by ericgrafton on 11/14/2016
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Par 3 16th Photo submitted by bfalker on 06/16/2013
Hickory Valley
Great challenging course..grounds and greens in a+ shape for August golf!
Great Course
I always have a great time out here. Course is well maintained and I didn't have too many issues finding my ball. I got stuck behind 2 4somes though. They were probably at a 4.5 hr round pace. Whereas I was looking at 3 max. They also didn't wave me through. You'll get that anywhere though
Thank you for taking the time to review the golf course! We're glad you consistently have a good time and continue to come back. We do apologize for the pace of play but like you said, you can run into that anywhere. We hope to see you back soon!
Hickory Valley
Nice course in good condition. Fair amount of water and trees to make it interesting.
Thank you Randy for taking the time to review our course! We're glad you think the course is in good condition! We hope to see you back at Hickory Valley soon!
Good Value
Course was in great shape, greens were good - some people earlier didn't fix their ball marks.
Played later in the afternoon and didn't hit a single other group, one of the fastest rounds I've played on a Sunday. Lots of water and dog legs make this a pretty interesting layout.
Was talking to the guy in the pro shop afterwards - will definitely be back to try to Presidential course next.
Disappointed
This round was a disappointment from the start. First was the fact that we had a 10:00 tee time and a twosome who had a 9:30 tee'd off at 10:05 in front of us. There was no room for a late group on a crowded course. No starter to monitor this two jumping in line and no rangers in site at all during the 5+ hour round. Course was decent but will not return if that is how they manage their golfers.
Good learners cours
The course staff could not get their act together. I had a tee time for 11:40, arrived at 11:15 and was told my tee time was now 12:00. I walked to get my cart, and the starter told me to hurry when I handed him the slip as we were on the tee box next.
There were no rangers to be found throughout the entire course. The conditions were okay. The greens were a little chewed up. It's a good learners course as it doesn't play long and certain holes scan be unforgiving.
Great for price!
Great course for the price! We play this course very often and would recommend it to anyone.
Thanks for the review! We're glad you keep coming back and for recommending us to others! We truly appreciate that!
Beautiful
Beautiful course! Very challenging! Some of the toughest finishing holes I've ever played!
ERobert - we can't wait to have you back out on the course again! We're glad you enjoyed the challenge and look forward to seeing you again!
Good Value
Nice course, great condition..Worth the trip out of the city
Very good conditions
The fairways and greens were in very good condition. The pace of play was excellent as our group only had to wait once or twice the entire day.
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our course conditions! We think they're in great condition as well! Come back out and see us soon!
excellent course
nothing to complain about. greens, fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. pace of play was great
Raymond - thank you so much for the excellent review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course so much and look forward to your next round with us!
Excellent course
Course in excellent condition. Greens excellent but slow. Many doglegs make it challenging. Narrow fairways on front 9. Like to play Presidential next time.
Come play the Presidential course ASAP! We're glad you thought Ambassador was in great shape though and thank you for the excellent review!
Beautiful setting - relaxed pace
This was our first time playing the course. It was extremely hot at the time we played and I never saw a drink cart (2:30 tee time). That being said, I would not hold this small detail against the course. It was a beautiful course, with some very challenging holes. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The food was good although I only bought a beer and an ice cream. I would love to go play this course again in the near future.
Thank you for the excellent review! We will make sure to pass along the fact that you never saw a drink cart, especially when it's that hot out! We love hearing that our staff is helpful too! Come back anytime, we can't wait to have you!
Hickory Valley Ambassador Is Challenging and Fun!
We played the Hickory Valley Ambassador course on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. There are two 18 hole courses at Hickory Valley and it is a busy place. The staff was quite friendly and everything was efficient and well managed. A stream runs through the Ambassador course so you should bring a few extra balls! The condition of the course was excellent although the greens were slow. We played in four and one-half hours which is pretty good for a busy Sunday. We will definitely return!
What an amazing review! Thank you so much! We pride ourselves on being efficient and well-managed so we will make sure to pass along the message! We look forward to seeing you out again on the course!
Turns and Tightness
Lots of dog-legs and some very tight tree-lined fairways. Many greens have some significant slopes and all were in very good shape (medium speed). Challenging layout that’s well deserving of the 132 Slope (White Tees).
A good deal at $28.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a detailed review of the course! We're glad to hear you got a great deal and we hope you come back again soon!
Public course that looks and feels private!
This is a great course with well laid out holes and perfectly manicured. It is a public course with a private country club feel. I will definitely be back!!!
Vincent - we appreciate the amazing review! We're glad you enjoyed the vibe and we can't wait to have you back! See you soon!.
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GREAT DAY for golf. Very slow pay for time of day and number of people on the course.
STAFF WAS OUTSTANDING.VERY HELPFUL .
We're sorry to hear the pace of play wasn't what you had hoped for. Unfortunately, Saturdays are a busy day for us at the course! We love hearing our staff is outstanding and we will make sure we pass that message along! Thanks again!
Excellent Course
The Presidential at Hickory Valley is an excellent layout. The fairways and greens were in terrific shape although I found the greens a bit slower than I would have imagined.
The only negative was that the traps were undergoing major work and looked as though they had been washed out by recent weather.
Other than that a great experience. Played first thing and had entire course open in front of me ... finished in 2'45".
Wow MJonathan.... 2'45"! You made great time! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course. We appreciate the excellent review and we hope to have you back sooner than later!
Fun to play here
Played as a single in just over 3 hours in late afternoon Friday. Course was in very nice condition and fun to play. Only complaint was that both of the drinking water containers were empty by the time I got to them. I had my own water so it was not a big problem for me.
We're happy to hear you had a great afternoon with us! We'll let the appropriate people know about the water containers being empty! Thanks for letting us know!
The course offers challenge for all levels
Greens a little on the slow side but in great shape
Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to see you back soon!
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Thank you for the great review! We appreciate it and hope you come play with us again soon!