Presidential 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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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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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
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 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 3
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 7
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 23
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 8
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!
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolutely a great time

I brought my 6 year old daughter with me to play and from the guys at the front desk to the ranger everyone was super accommodating to allow her to play and they made sure to spread out the groups in front and behind us due to a 6 year olds skill set great place to play and for the money well worth it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad our team could make the experience enjoyable for you and your daughter. We love seeing families out on the course and look forward to welcoming you both back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall Nice course

Presidential Side: enjoyed the layout with mix of challenging holes. Conditions: good grass, decent greens, but bunkers were mostly unplayable with standing water or spotty “caked” dryness, which is likely due to major storm. As someone who plays everywhere and at some very nice courses, I will come back to play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/20/2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the layout and greens, and we’re working to improve bunker conditions after recent storms. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round.
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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