Presidential at Hickory Valley GC
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3.5
809 Reviews (809)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
355
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
3.4
66.9%
Recommend this course
667 out of 809 reviews
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3.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
54.5%
Recommend this course
6 out of 11 reviews
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3.1
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
51.8%
Recommend this course
43 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Ambassador Course offers a well-designed, engaging layout with consistently excellent greens that reward accurate play. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6721 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6

There are two 18-hole courses available at the Hickory Valley Golf Club, the Presidential and the Ambassador. The Presidential is the flagship course and it is also the longer and tougher of the two. The layout incorporates nine of the club's original 27 holes. The Presidential is nearly 300 yards longer than its sister course at 6,721 yards from the championship tees. The golf course has a nice balance of player-friendly features and challenging hazards. The wide fairways are quite forgiving, while the large, undulating greens are framed with bunkers. The signature hole is the par-4 second, which gently doglegs right, requiring a long and accurate tee shot. You're not out of trouble yet though, you'll still have to face the heavily bunkered green that also has a pond to the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Prichard

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
809 Reviews (809)

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

This was not a "4.1"

The greens had many divots throughout..

Many weeds on the fairways

Fairways very patchy.

The course was ranked a 4.1, I gave it a 2/5 cause that needs to come down to a more realistic grade. The course was honestly a 3.3-3.4.

Very disappointing

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We see that your experience wasn't the best. We are always interested in learning more about these situations so we can improve. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the club directly. We hope see you again in the future.

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Commented on 05/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are sorry to see that you did not fully enjoy your time with us. We are always looking to improve, so we appreciate you taking the time to give us some feedback. We hope to have you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will allow us another chance to WOW you with a future visit. Until then, take care!

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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will allow us another chance to WOW you with a future visit. Until then, take care!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course Better Staff

Played the presidential course at 8:30am. Nice layout and good conditioned greens. Fairways could use some work. Best part was Pam in the Pro Shop. So nice and gave me the run down on the courses and summertime tips. Once you meet her you’ll understand why this was the highlight.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/28/2019

Thank you for the great feedback! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can WOW you on your next visit. Until then, take care!

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Both courses are excellent. Great warm up areas. Very challenging. Great staff. Cart girl in the summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2019

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Philly Advisor
Previously Played

Decent course

I played the round alone which surprised me be ause of how popular the course is in this area. Course was in good shape this rainy spring season. The greens rolled well, which I always watch for. The layout is average. Some interesting parts, some less so. Staff was really friendly and polite. It’s worth trying out. I play the course once or twice a year, and each time I go away happy to have played but for reasons I can’t put my finger on, not excited and not replaying the round in my head, which happens when I get a kick out of a course. But that’s me, as it has a lot of regular fans.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Presidential review

Booked the Ambassador through GolfNow, only to be told it was a mistake by the staff. Also told they would not be using GolfNow furthermore. Was directed to the Presidential which in my opinion is the nicer of the two courses. I have always enjoyed Hickory Valley , and hopefully they will be back on GolfNow soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Interesting course Friendly Staff

Played the Presidential course, excellent condition tees to greens pace was good and no problems having an enjoyable round at my own pace. I would recommend this course for all the right reasons.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/28/2017:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback, zacharyhoward123. We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable round and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Hickory Valley Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

All things considered...

We liked the course but were a little disappointed about them not telling us about the prep work going on for an event the next day - concentric circled hoses on one green and a port-a-pot surrounded by tiki torches on the 18th green??? I kid you not, sounds like I'm making this up but I'm not. But I'm not really complaining. It wasn't the best weather day; off season has pretty much started, the course was wet (cart path only) so we just took it in stride. Plus we got a super deal on GolfNow so that's just how it goes. But the course is nice, not overly long but some tough doglegs make you think about your shots. I'll go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/14/2017:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, pgmaher. We apologize about the prep work that was going on for the event following your round. This was a one off situation and we hope this does't deter your from returning for another round. Thanks for playing Hickory Valley Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent layout and conditions

Decent layout and good conditions. Got a good deal on Golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/08/2017:
Thanks for the great review, Changtsc. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you got a great deal on GolfNow. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with any specials we're running at the course. Thanks for playing Hickory Valley Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/30/2017:
Thanks for the 4-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

not your smash and grab

i love this course.

it's not simply a "smash a driver and hit a wedge" place, but a course where you can use a variety of clubs. there are times when you need to be precise, and others when you have room for error.

i wouldn't recommend it for a beginner, a moderate player will enjoy as will someone with more skill yet.

i've never known it to be in poor condition, and the people i've met while playing have always been friendly.

it's a little bit of a drive for me (no pun intended), but one that i gladly make.

if you want an easier go of things, play the sister course, the Ambassador, which is the other 18 of the 36 holes offered at Hickory Valley.

small downside - the range is small and has poor mats, with lousy, used balls. so you can warm up, but you won't spend too much time on it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/26/2017:
Thanks for the detailed review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the layout of the course and your round with us overall. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/23/2017:
Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Presidential

I had played the ambassador course a year or two ago and it was a very forgettable course with no holes that really stuck out. This was my first time on the presidential and I enjoyed it. Loved the course layout with the ponds and creeks playing a factor in a lot of the holes on the front 9 and the last few on the back. It had rained a good amount the days leading up to my round so the greens were very wet and most balls plugged. Greens were also very slow as a result. Felt like I was in a tunnel on some holes with trees surround the fairways. Would love to get back here in the summer when the course dry.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/18/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We'r glad to hear you had an enjoyable round, despite the wet course conditions. We're looking forward to your next round with us! Thanks for playing.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in good shape, but slow play

Ambassador course is in good shape. Fairways and greens are looking good after a long summer. Needed a marshal on the course to speed up play, as it was a 4 1/2 hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/12/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Thanks for the 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/12/2017:
Thanks for the kind words, John! We're looking forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lack of organization

Booked as a single on golf now to play with a threesome. There was no starter so I was on my own. Never did see a threesome to play with, actually for about 25 minutes no one went off the first tee. Finally 2 guys went off about 10 minutes before me. They only had one bag; fortunately for me it appeared they ran out of golf balls on the 7th hole and they went to their car; allowing me to play the rest of the round unimpeded.

Course had just been aerated and greens were impossible to read and put.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We appreciate your patience as our greens heal from aeration. We hope to see you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites

A country club it's not, but if you're looking for a challenging, well maintained golf course with friendly courteous staff members this is the place. Many fairways are tree lined so tee shots are crucial. Large undulating greens can be fast but not extreme. Either course is well worth the money. There are deals on line if you look around. We play here three or four times a year and always 4 1/2 hours or less.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Thanks for the kind words, Steve9650471! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thanks for the 4-star review! We hope to see you again soon!
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