Old Hickory GC: #4
A view of green #4 surrounded by water at Old Hickory Golf Club
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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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3.1
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
53.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 39 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 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A Hidden Gem – Beautiful Course, Friendly Vibe, and Solid Challenge

Old Hickory Golf Club is an absolute pleasure to play. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with lush fairways, smooth greens, and scenic views that make every hole enjoyable. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere from the moment I arrived.

The course layout is well-designed, offering a fair but challenging test for the average golfer. With strategically placed bunkers, subtle doglegs, and just enough elevation changes to keep things interesting, it requires smart course management but never feels overwhelming. The greens rolled true, and the pace of play was solid throughout the round.

I’ll definitely be back—Old Hickory strikes that perfect balance of challenge and playability that makes for a fun round. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a quality golf experience in a beautiful setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Hickory

Greens were in great shape. Fairways were ok. The bunkers were plain nasty; hard pan, hardly any sand, lots of rocks. Not ideal bunker conditions. Some could even ruled as ground under repair. Played here many times. I’ll be back. Food and drinks have always been good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All bunkers unplayable

Used to be great but now just about all bunkers filled with standing water. Fairways not bad, greens ok. Waited awhile in pro shop for someone to check me in. Course was empty. It’s a shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful fair, but tough

First time playing here. Great layout tough and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Golf

Pace of play is horrendous, if I’m paying top dollar $100+, there should be active marshaling. Just look at the reviews about pace of play, it’s true. I second it! First time playing here.

5.25hrs for what is supposed to be 4.5hrs round, and there is signage in all golf carts indicating pace of play 😂 and exact timing.

Not getting my money again.

Nice course, played better courses for less money and they were actively marshaled.

Please, avoid.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Golf

Beautiful course, nice and fast greens. Tee boxes are bland, no tee markers, just a painted wooden stick.

Pace of play is garbage, if I and other golfers are paying $100+, the pace of play should be kept. Theres also signage in the cart about pace of play, 2hrs15 for 9holes, 4.5hrs total. Round was 5.25hrs. It was 1 group in front of us, and frankly? The etiquette and decorum of golf has been lost. If you’re splitting a car with someone, take a club or two and go to your ball and split up. People all over the course searching with no clubs 100-200 feet away from their cart.

You need to do much better on monitoring this, Old Hickory mgmt, if I’m paying $100/rd, you can hire a Marshall or 2. That crap was ridiculous on pace of play.

Sand traps were crappy but it rained terribly the night before - not much I believe can be done there, but $100-$110/rd….

No yardage markers in/on the course.

Everyone staff-wise was nice. Not worth $100-$110 for the experience, maybe $75 at best

My review stopped me for “inappropriate language”describing course conditions, and not pace of play - but it’s the truth, 🤷‍♂️

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

I can’t tell enough people how bad this place was today

Writing this review as I wait to tee off on the 9th hole, 2:45 after I teed off on the 1st hole. The ranger literally said there is nothing he can do. Yes you can. You can tell people playing slow to skip holes and speed up. Just an awful experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

5 star course

Amazing course. Greens are well kept And the course is gorgeous. Went on a Saturday evening and the course was wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not good!

The tee time I booked with golfnow was not honored at the course. It was for 6:45 am they do not open until 7:30 am at which time it is members only. Thank goodness to one of the members that was there waiting to play explained all this to me. Waste of time.

Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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