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4.2
356 Reviews (356)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
150
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.2%
Recommend this course
329 out of 356 reviews
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3.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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4.1
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 32 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6560 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.9
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Hickory Knob State Park Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2020 #12)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2020 #21)
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4.2
356 Reviews (356)
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Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Experience golfers delight

Beautiful and challenging course...priced right for winter play...will play again...worth the drive

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Place to Play

Nice scenery, several holes on the lake. The course conditions were very acceptable especially for winter time. I always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Previously Played

Great day

The course was in great shape and it was a pleasure playing there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great course. Nice views, affordable, only complaint was it was wet due to rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

This was my first time playing at Hickory Knob and it is an excellent course. It was in great shape. It is challenging but not too bad. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Little Gem

Had been a few years since I played “The Knob” but as usual it will humble you. Tight fairways and great scenery. Greens were a little slow, but we had just had rain a day or so before. Best bang for your buck in the area. It’s worth the ride!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Natural beauty

Nice course. Great scenery . Nice layout big elevation in front nine back nine flatter. Enjoyed my day. Great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course at a great value and the folks are always friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Wonderful course.

I played this course once over 35 years ago and only remembered that is was a fun course. I wasn't disappointed this round. The course is in excellent shape, fairways and greens. Pace of play was great. Not knowing the course got me in trouble a couple of times but I'll know better next time. The only negative is the long drive from Newberry but I will make the trip again, soon I hope.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Only getting better

I have been playing Hickory Knob on and off since 2013. The course right now is the best it has ever been. I believe they have a new Superintendent and he is doing a remarkable job. The fairways are excellent and he is now bringing all the greens back. The greens are still a bit slow but getting better. Bravo to the new Super. Worth the trip, give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very challenging layout. Great condition. Staff super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Scenic Course

Great Staff. Scenic course and being wooded it is easy to play the course without being exposed to the sun all day. State Park run and very well kept. Need cart paths repaved but other than that great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the drive!

Hickory Knob golf course has a somewhat difficult front nine that winds through the woods with tight fairways, doglegs, and elevation changes. The back nine is more wide open and flatter. The course is set beautifully on the lake with water coming into play on numerous holes. Greens and fairways were lush and the overall condition was great. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Bring your A game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Check out Hickory Knob!!

Took an hour drive to play here for first time. Enjoyed course layout - elevation changes, tight fairways on some holes, tricky pin placement on undulating greens. Overhead satellite views don't do this place justice. Fairways were in good shape. Most tee boxes were level and cut. One green had issues in one corner (#13, Par 3). Greens were slow (clubhouse shared before play) but consistent. Will plan to make a return trip this year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice little honeyhole

Nice little getaway. Bout an hour drive from me. Not to crowded. Tough but fun layout. Greens and fairways were great. Great price. Good scenery

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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