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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3.0
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.6%
Recommend this course
41 out of 81 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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Reviews

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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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Small greens, but challenging.

THERE ARE 2 COURSES THERE, AND BOTH HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED VERY WELL. WE WILL GO BACK AGAIN.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Greens on Saturday were lightening fast which I love.

I have played Hickory Ambassador numerous times. The last time I played was in the summer and the gnats were everywhere. My buddy had them sticking on his neck and in his face. The rainy summer took its toll on the course. However, like usual, Hickory Valley has a wonderful staff and a great greens keeper. The greens were slick and fast. I shot a 50 on the front nine. The back nine was different. I made the adjustments, no more 3 putts and shot a 37 on the back. The greens were running so true, I started making all my putts. I really love playing this course and they got the course back and in terrific shape. Also, not many leaves on greens or fairways. Thanks for an enjoyable round. I will be back. Signed, Lefty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf this time of year

You wouldn't think you could play golf in November, but you can. and you can play at hickory valley, the course was well maintained, didn't have to look for the golf ball in the leaves, they had the course cleaned up of leaves, the greens were really nice and the fairways were cut and the whole course was in great shape, the staff , they were great to, I played the ambassador course it suits my game, if you really good you can play the presidential course, either way play hickory valley
you`ll be glad you did

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal

Course in good shape! Greens challenging, need good placement off tee to avoid trees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape, greens were excellent

We played on a Saturday morning at 8 am for $35 with a cart. The maintenance crew took the the time to blow the fall leaves off of the tees, fairways, and greens. The greens were quick but in great shape. As the first group out on a November morning, we finished quickly and I was home in less than 4 hours. I was really impressed with the conditions of the course especially for November.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Above average course.

Nice course with challenging greens. Amenities are average. Landscape average . Bargain at Golf Now rate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

36 HOLES TO CHALLENGE YOU!!!!

Played the Ambassador side well maintained, greens very tricky if above the hole. The rough high in spots. An arrant shot you have hard time finding your ball. Nice pro shop. Played a Sunday afternoon moved very well most of the time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features

this course has a few challenging holes but overall fun course to play. I would recommend it to others.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Front nine is open, the back nine is tree-lined.

Our foursome played after the fairways were aerated for nine of the holes. It was cart path only for those holes, however, the pro shop discounted the green fees by 26%. Cart path only was the only reason for the slow play.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Must Play for all golfers!

We were scheduled for to play the Presidential Course, but due to aeration of the greens got shifted over to the Ambassador course. The course was a little tight on the front nine, but opened up on the back. Great course, great conditions, great greens! You really need to play these two courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and tees in good shape

Tee boxes and greens were in excellent shape. Pace of play was an issue on the back nine, could have used a ranger to speed things up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course to play

It is very nice course to play but Fairways of 16 & 17 were on the repair and watering while we were playing those holes . I think it is wrong and inconsiderate to make golfers to play through those watering fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never on a Sunday!

Extremely slow play. Never play on a Sunday afternoon! Should have known better but the "hot deal" on Golfnow was hard to pass up.....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wooded and narrow in spots.....not overly long, but an enjoyable day

The Ambassador Course at Hickory Valley is a classic parkland course with a combination of narrow, tree lined fairways and strategically placed water and sand throughout. Though relatively short, the course has a number of challenging par 3s and mid-range par 4s. The par 5 ninth is a classic that plays almost six hundred yards from the tips. The tee shot goes from an open field into a narrow chuted fairway. Your second shot is tight and long to allow you to reach the green in three with a mid-iron. The third shot has to cross both a meandering stream and a pond that guards the green. A par on this hole will make your day. This is a fun course, well worth the time and price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

solid course - nice layout

The course is very fair, rewards good shots and has a good mix(long, short, doglegs, blind shots,etc.) of challenging holes, good value for your $$

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Always challenging. The rains this summer have caused some issues with the fairways but this is still one of the best values in the area. Cart path only is annoying as it is most likely not necessary to do for EVERY hole. Still, a fun and challenging course with value that is hard to beat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens putted well, fairways are a little thin. Good value

Some of the holes are a little quirky, but once you figure out distances its a fun course. The fairways are a little thin probably due to the heat. Greens putted well

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

course is great....lots of trees for shade and a challenge!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is nice overall.

The course was in good condition, offered a lot of variety in the holes, and was overall a pleasure to play. I am by no means an experienced golfer, but this course is nicely laid out and cheap enough for the casual golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent challenge

Great track and excellent value. Worth the drive every time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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