Old Hickory GC: #4
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3.3
859 Reviews (859)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
336
3 Stars
151
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
77
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
59.6%
Recommend this course
613 out of 859 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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3.2
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.2%
Recommend this course
27 out of 48 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
859 Reviews (859)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

No pride in their course.

The course was in awesome condition tee to green. The greens are still punched and returning, so they're in bad shape. However, when we approached the 4th tee box we found a shattered liquor bottle on the tee box with a note from the group before that there was a drunken group slowing everything down. When we called the pro shop to let them know people were literally vandalizing the course and just acting like belligerent idiots. We were told by Troy in the pro shop they're a part of a paying tournament and nothing will be done. It's a shame because this is supposed to be an upscale course, but the employees take no pride in their course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course nice/greens terrible

aerated greens were inconsistent leading to impossible putting conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I was very disappointed the greens were punched and almost impossible to putt. Was told via phone that they were fully healed and "pristine". Drove an hour and a half because of that info.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Needs better maintenance.

Greens aerated change the whole experience. I'd appreciate a warning before booking. (I checked the course website and it did not say anything either).

Some Fairways were rough.

I would go back in a few weeks to see if it has improved, because I use to like that course even during the winter. Maintenance has been poor this year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Tee boxes for seniors is a bit long. Course should add senior tee box between white and red tees

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time for me

I woke up this past Saturday thinking we were in for weather, so I didn't make a tee time anywhere. Logged on to golfnow and started looking after a quick check on weather, I had a window for a morning round with a possible weather (rain) situation.

As I walked into the pro shop, the large wood doors made me feel like I was playing at a country club. The gentleman behind the counter said good morning before I could even look up to realize my surroundings. He was very alert and attentive to any questions I had, smiling the entire time. First impression, great.

As I made my way to practice area, I realized that though it was in the 70's in February there wasn't many on the course. This got me excited, as I don't like playing on top of group in front, or with a group close behind. I linked up with two guys my age along with an older gentleman who was joing us for 9.

The course conditions were excellent, I couldn't find anything negative about the course for this time of year. I was pleased with my play and played the par 3's even par. I didnt dislike any holes, playing them all with little knowledge of what was ahead, I had some fun.

Will be back, very soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best of NOVA

Friendly and courteous staff, course is in great shape, thanks to the grounds staff. My favorite course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter Play

Great course greens were great for the winter and still smooth. The starter was great at getting people out in time and managing players. Hard to control shots in wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Always good to play at Old Hickory

Few players, so our twosome made good time, even though it was cart path only.

Greens were slower than expected.

A little snowman in one fairway was an added attraction.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Accuracy is key

A shot maker's dream, Old Hickory plays short but for all the right reasons. Carving through a housing community, the greens are quick but the layout is fun and challenging. Playing in late fall was tough considering all the leaves you could lose your ball in (even in the fairways), but if you can keep it relatively straight off the tee you'll enjoy. Pace of play was my only criticism, but that's what I get for playing it on a Sunday.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Club house staff all elitist

Club house staff are all arrogant and stuck up.they always look like they have the newest stuff and renovations in the clubhouse,and talking to the maintance crew(which are cool) they are underpaid and they drive all very old equipment which i imagine isnt good for the course.they act like people go tyere to sit at clubhouse and eat overpriced food that isnt even good.good course,could be better.clubhouse terrable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Challenging in the fall

Course was in good condition but green complexes are too challenging for regular golfers in the dryer fall weather. Most greens are either elevated or below the fairways and multi-leveled. Nearly impossible for most players to stick when running fast.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pace Of Play

I have played the course several times this year. My consistent complaint is pace of play. Each time I've played here, it has taken over 4.5 hours to play although we were riding with the 90-degree cart rule in effect. Be prepared for frequent hit-and-waits. Other than that I really enjoy the course. I must admit that I have passed up on Old Hickory at least 10 to 15 times because of the pace of play. I really wish management would pay more attention to this issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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