Old Hickory GC: #4
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3.3
867 Reviews (867)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
340
3 Stars
151
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
77
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
60.7%
Recommend this course
620 out of 867 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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3.0
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
51.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise for its strategic bunkers, subtle doglegs, and elevation changes that challenge golfers without feeling overwhelming. Staff friendliness stands out across recent visits, with welcoming and accommodating service from arrival through the round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7077 yards
Slope 145
Rating 74.5

Beaver Creek divides Old Hickory Golf Club with nine holes sitting north of the creek and nine holes south. The course has a classic parkland layout that plays across gently rolling hills. The fairways were cut through forests of mature hardwoods but they are wide and carefully sculpted to direct balls toward the middle. Skillful players could even try to use the contours to their advantage. Each hole has a bunkers but the bunkering is not excessive. In addition to the mounding and bunkering, the undulating terrain provides natural elevation changes. The golf course finishes with what is arguably its toughest hole. This monster par 5 is 620 yards from the back tees. It requires a drive over a ravine with a natural waste area to the left. Many consider it to be the toughest golf hole in northern Virginia.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent grass
Greens A4 bent grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Timothy Freeland

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Raspberry Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: all shirts must have sleeves and a collar. Women: shirts must have either a collar or sleeves.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.3
867 Reviews (867)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Undulating Greens 47
Elevation Changes 40
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Locals 43
A Weekend Splurge 21
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 52
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 20

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Overpriced for conditions, nice layout and design, but conditions are unfortunately sub par..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

On my do NOT play list now

Wow is all I can say. I played here several years ago and liked the course, so we booked a tee-time last week. I read the recent reviews the day we were playing and was shocked. Then was really shocked when I saw it for myself. It's a shame that this once nice track has been totally let go. We actually described it as a "Dog Track". We won't be back. The staff was nice, but the course is in disrepair. Tee boxes, fairways, greens, bunkers, rough, all of it is in awful shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in terrible condition

Burnt tee boxes, horrible rough (sparse or dirt). Grreens covered in ball marks. Sand traps were mud bowls. One of the worst shape courses I have ever played. The design is awesome, the condition is terrible and not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shocked

The course was not in good condition. The greens were burnt in several places. The fairways were spotty at best. This course used to be wonderful. I have no idea what happened.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Layout

Course could be in better shape, but the greens rolled well and the course design/layout is great. Multiple tee box options make it fun for both beginners and advanced golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrible Condition

I have played Old Hickory many times as I only live 10 minutes. Recently before Sunday I had played in April. Course conditions were outstanding. i don't know what happened but the course was in terrible condition. Greens and fairways were burned and missing grass in several places. Fairways had crab grass and weeds growing, unfilled divots in the fairways, and divot marks on the greens. People obviously don't care about a course in the this condition. Due to the conditions (we played in the morning) course was over watered to the point of the fairways being soggy. Trying to play a course in this condition for a score is useless. The reason why i am upset is that the pro and staff ignored the conditions did not warn players and charged a premium weekend fee for a course that can not be enjoyed in its normal state. For that reason alone, I will not play here again. You don't care about the patrons, I can not support the course. If I was a member living in this golf community I would be livid but I am sure they got some kind of discount, in which the non-members didn't receive.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Old Hickory has seen better days

At one point in time this course could demand $80+ greens fees but in the condition that it is in. They should close for he season and tend to the grounds.

The greens are in bad condition. Sand traps need a lot of attention. Fairways are rough and brown.

I would suggest playing one of other near by courses. They are in way better shape. I wouldn't pay $20 to play this course in it's current condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great set-up but poor conditions

I have played Old Hickory a couple of times in the past two years and am always a bit disappointed with the quality of the course. It is priced about $20-25 too much, but I was able to get a $83 rate (thanks to GolfNow). Fairways and greens both have a lot of issues with weeds and fungus/disease. Even in the DC area, you should expect better conditions over $75. The sister property in Leesburg (Strawberry Falls) is a much better experience for the price. Starter was also not wearing a mask... Hit em straight! Steve M

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but Fun course

Love this layout. A lot of challenges and hazards throughout the course and the greens definitely make you think before you putt. The staff was extremely helpful and polite and the starter seems like he has never seen an unhappy day. Will definitely played this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough Shape

Dead grass everywhere (tee boxes, rough, fairway, greens. A lot of ground under repair. Lots of weeds and crabgrass. A lot of courses in better shape for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Decent Course

Course was in 7/10 shape. Some fairways and greens had burnt out patches of grass. There was also a considerable of holes with ground under repair especially near the greens. Played the course on a hot deal. Would recommend playing it for sure but only at the hot deal rate as the course needs some TLC over the summer. I’m sure with work it will look amazing in the fall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

poor conditions due to heat

The course was in really bad shape after the recent heat wave over the 4th. Also lots of areas with ground under repair. It's a good course with a good layout but can't recommend it for the price given its current conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lot of ground under repair

Looks as though course management is repairing bunkers/removing them. Some Greens are rough looking due to temperatures, but still playable. I’ll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still an enjoyable course to play

Fast pace as very few players our today. Greens are. Looking rough but it is July in northern VA. Which is a harsh time for anything green. Staff always friendly and helpful!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition deteriorating rapidly

Greens have a lot of brown patches. They were in much better condition in April. Some of thee bunkers are non playable

FaIrways are average.

Overall too expensive for current condition of course.

Staff are very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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