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4.4
446 Reviews (446)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
169
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
93.4%
Recommend this course
415 out of 446 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6148 yards
Slope 131
Rating 69.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

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Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.4
446 Reviews (446)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Longer Drive

Course had aerated greens and fairways a few weeks ago and it still was evident on greens. Rained at half Way point but got rain check. Enjoy playing here even though a long drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2018:
Thank you for the 5-stars, and taking the time leave us with your feedback. We're sorry to hear your round was cut short due to the weather, but we hope we can welcome you back for an even better golf experience at Hickory Sticks soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Hilly country setting

The course was in good shape. No water out on the course. I will play again and recommend to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great value

I was pleasantly surprised I didn’t know about this course. It was beautiful and difficult. I would definitely recommend and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/08/2018:
We truly appreciate your review and 5-stars! On behalf of us at Hickory Sticks Golf Club, we look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Played many times and is always a challenge love the hills,valleys, and water

This is a very challenging course greens are fine and there are many hills and valleys got to be on your game to score well. played this course many times and is always fun to play. Getting to the course is not easy but is nice once you are there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Better Course than I was expecting

After recently moving to northern Northern Kentucky, I mostly play Ohio courses.

I have played 3 other southern Campbell Co courses - AJ Jolly, NKY Golf Club & Twin Bridges ea once this year. Out of the 4, I can't say that I would prefer any over the others as they are all nice courses in the country.

The greens at Hickory Sticks were recently fertilized, but they rolled true and were fairly fast. They have kept up with clearing leaves, and the fairways and rough are in good shape for this time of year. Being up on the hills near the river, there is definitely some elevation change on a few holes. Finishing with back to back par 5s is a nice touch.

I will play Hickory Sticks again in 2018.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/12/2017:
Thank you for playing Hickory Sticks Golf Club, Kyle! We appreciate your kind words regarding the course conditions and layout. We look forward to seeing you back out here for another round next year!
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

hilly but fair

Nice layout ! slow group up front,no marshal.

fast greens ( hey it's November)

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/05/2017:
Thank you for playing Hickory Sticks Golf Club, Joseph! We apologize if the pace of play was slower than normal but we're glad that you still had a good overall experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Thank you for the 5 stars!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 11/01/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

rained Out

We were rained out.I called the course and they said there was water on the Greens. I had guest from out of town and we are all 60 plus and nobody was willing to go.It rained all day long.

Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/02/2017:
We are sorry to hear that you were rained out. Give us another try soon and let's hope for better weather!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Greens Keeper is great !

Course has a new greens keeper that clearly is working his magic on the greens. Rolling very fair and getting smoother. Can't wait until next year to see what another season can do for the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 10/26/2017:
Thank you for taking notice of the great improvements we have made, Marty. We hope to see you out here for a couple more rounds before the end of the year.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Hot weather
Used cart

Hilly, scenic, fair course

I've played this course 3 times now. I'm not sure if it just fits my eye or what but I had my best scores on this course. It is hilly but you tend to have flat lies because of the layout. Nice views on some of the holes and the greens are average speed. You'll like this course if your not a long hitter. Some of the par 4's are very reachable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/03/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you continue to come back to Hickory Sticks Golf Club. Be sure to book another tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hickory Sticks. Hidden Gem

We played at Hickory Sticks the other day and had a great round, moving at a steady pace throughout. We had trouble on a few holes where the ball was hit to the second cut and lost. Yet, overall, the course was is in nice shape. A beautiful day and great views!

For the money, I would say Hickory Sticks is my favorite course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/28/2017:
Thanks for your great review! We're glad to hear that you consider us to be one of your favorite courses and we look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/26/2017:
Thank you, Dylan! Come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice test of golf.

Friendly staff and maintenance crew. Like the layout. But putting 12 was a chore. We will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/19/2017:
We appreciate your 5-star review. We look forward to you booking another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a long course but it can be challenging. Course conditions are decent but there are a few spots where the fairways have some issues.

Good value

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback. We're glad that you consider our course to be a good value. Hope to see you out here again this season.
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

I have always loved playing this course. It has quite a few elevated tees and great scenery from those which makes it a fun course to play even though I don't play it well usually:)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you have fun playing our golf course. Be sure to book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very fun course with a lot of challenging but manageable holes and well worth the value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Thank you for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our challenging but fun golf course. Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

just getting to the course is a challenge. The road that leads to the course is about 18 feet wide with no shoulders, it seems somewhat dangerous. In beautiful area. Course seems stuffed in when there seems to be a lot of empty space around. Never heard 'fore' yelled so many times due to close quarters of holes. Fairways, rough and tee boxes in rough shape. Greens lightning, don't get above the holes. Staff friendly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry if you were not the thrilled with our course layout. We are continuously working hard to make the necessary improvements to our course conditions. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No starter courses with out a starter is bad because no one has any golf manners anymore bad crab grass they call fairways cow pasture an the road to it one lane dangerist I guess an garvey parking lot not my car joke didn't enjoy from start to finish

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you didn't have a more positive experience to share from your round with us but we hope you'll give us another try in the future.
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Commented on 09/07/2017

gravel parking lot ruined your dsy ?

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Thank you for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club and for rating us 4 stars. Join us for another round soon.
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