Hickory Sticks GC
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4.3
448 Reviews (448)
5 Stars
226
4 Stars
169
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
92.4%
Recommend this course
416 out of 448 reviews
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3.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.2
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and outstanding value make this rolling Kentucky course a rewarding find for golfers of all skill levels. Dramatic elevation changes and well-maintained greens deliver a genuinely challenging layout with spectacular Ohio River views.

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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.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
448 Reviews (448)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Water Hazards 17
Narrow Fairways 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My favorite public course in Northern Kentucky

Great course, great challenge, excellent conditions. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredibly small greens

Bring your darts. The greens are the smallest I’ve ever played. To add an unenjoyable aspect, the pins are just a few feet off the fringes and frequently on slopes.

There is a par 3 of ~200 yards that is one of the most difficult par 3 holes I’ve played. It is a silly hole with the green being ~25 to 30 feet wide with a hill on the left and downhill on the right. If you don’t hit the green off the box, it’s no less than a 4 and likely goes up from there.

The course and greens are in fantastic condition.

The scenery is sparkling good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

My favorite public course in Northern Kentucky

You will not find better conditions for the green fees paid. The course is in fantastic shape. The staff is very friendly, and the senior discount rate is a huge plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hickory Sticks

Very nice course. Conditions were very nice for the fall. Very green and lush.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was cart path only - course dry.

Greens in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
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
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential...

Visited on the way to Atlanta.

Course was cart path only due to drought conditions. Not a course you want that. Lots of undulation.

Greens were surprisingly slow. Needed a trim.

Fairways were very dry and in ok condition.

Think we played this course at a less than ideal time. I bet it's fantastic when maintenance is current and not dried out.

Loved the layout. Gorgeous.

Would visit again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Painfully slow play

I would highly recommend this course have an “active” ranger on duty (note: this was on a Friday around 1:30pm). We waited on the tee and in the fairway on literally 15 of the 18 holes. Several holes were backed up 3 groups deep at any given time. The group behind us called the pro shop on the back 9 (around the 14th hole) to see if they could do something about the groups ahead of us. The young gentleman behind the counter came out in a cart to apologize, but no actions were taken. The group behind us who called the pro shop eventually quit after the 16th hole. We finished the round just to see how long it actually took us… just a shade over 5 hours. Not good.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a great place to play

I always love playing this course. The course was in great shape. Greens were in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

It’s a challenging course but I only play when there’s a deal on Golf Now. I take my step son golfing with me and the regular price is expensive, especially for two.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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