Hickory Sticks GC
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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
3.6
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 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.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.4
446 Reviews (446)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't book a tee time after 5 on Wednesdays

You know you are going to tee off after leagues get going. It's a given. Our tee time was set for 6:20. We tee'd off at 7:15.

The league on this night is incredibly SLOW. Slowest I've ever seen.

Starter was nice and let us tee off on 18, then go to 10. We finished 18 in about 20 minutes. Only because the group in front of took 15 minutes to play the hole!

Got to 10 and it was backed up 8 carts deep. So we went to 1 where we tee'd off in about 5 minutes. By the time we got to 2, we were waiting again. 3 was so backed up, we played 2 again. We only played 6 holes, but we played 5 of those twice because the league was so backed up.

I really like Hickory, but I'll never book a tee time after this league.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 05/18/2015

We are very sorry about the pace of play. We are starting to only offer 9 hole times for ledge play. We hope you will play with us again. Please email me directly for a promo code, laylateetimes@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Closer than you think.

Took me about 25 minutes from Downtown. Course was in Excellent condition. Very Nice people both inside and on the course. Played in about 1 1/2 hours. Real value - beautiful spot overlooking the river. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 05/18/2015

We are so glad you played our course and enjoyed it! We cant wait to have you back.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hickory Sticks

Course was in exceptional condition. Staff was friendly. Pro shop and snack bar were underwhelming. Will definitely revisit this course soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 05/12/2015

Thank you for the great review! We are so happy you like the course and the staff was great! Can't wait to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Fun, challenging layout. Great views of the country.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 05/01/2015

We are so glad that you love our course! We hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course, good greens

Hickory Sticks is a very good deal for the money. The greens are especially good for the dollars spent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 04/21/2015

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you had a great time and felt it was a great deal. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very friendly staff

Excellent value. Check in was very easy. The Staff was ready for us when we arrived. Course was in very good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 01/06/2015

Thank you for the review! Come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

I would say it's the best course I've played in NKY. Overall no complaints, plenty challenging. The only think I would knock is the grass being a bit high on the tee's. Other then that this is a hidden gem. Will def play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
e6b8f205-3dc5-556e-b855-59953113883b
Commented on 01/06/2015

Thank you for the review! We hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very scenic

Absolutely beautiful! Very happy we made the trip from northern Ohio. We played in late October so rough and tee boxes were a little long and greens were somewhat sandy from aeration but you would have that on any course in this part of the country this time of the year. Definitely coming back next year mid season. A unique gem of a course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Staff Very Unfriendly

I decided on Friday morning to play but wanted to stay close to home. I found this course on Golfnow and they are only about 15 minutes from my house. I made my reservations and drove out there. When I walked into the proshop I was not greeted even though there was just one other person in the room drinking coffee. . I gave my name at the counter and paid my fees. The cashier never asked me if I had played there before or if I knew where I was going and if I needed help. I walked out and put my clubs in a cart. There was no starter so I assumed this was okay. I found a sign that guided me to the first tee. At no time in the clubhouse or on the course was there any signage that stated that carts were to be driven on the path only. On each hole there was a sign in front of each green that had an arrow that pointed to the cart path with the word "Carts" on it. On the 7th hole I was driving down the fairway to my ball when a course employee yelled at me that carts were to be driven on the path only. I tried to explain that there was no signage and nobody ever told me this but he drove off. At that point I was so frustrated by my experience that I finished out the hole and left. It is safe to say that I will never return and surely will not direct my friends to play there in the future.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Back in the woods.

Watch for the deer!! Very good for all type of golfer.
Watch out for though hill!! There a killer on your legs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

An eye catching course.

A lot of elevation changes. Very challenging, yet forgiving fairways. This course is not as intimidating as it may look. Worth the time and money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fairway and greens in great shape

this course gives you the feel of being in the mountains away from it all great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course to play

Played this round with my wife and we both enjoyed the course, especially the views. Carts were in good shape and fast enough to handle the many hills. Overall the greens and fairways were in very good shape. The only warning I have is to be careful as you drive to and from the course. The road is extremely narrow and you need to be careful to watch for vehicles coming around the curves.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

HS

The course was in excellent condition. The toughest holes were the par 5's but overall it is a good course for the average player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

great course

Northern Kentucky best golf course, great staff, great value and best kept fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in N KY

Everything about this course is great. I play courses all over Cincy and none are better. Greens are perfect very we'll kept.
Best views and scenery of any in the area. Beautiful !!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

excellent course

Beautiful views and well manicured course. Will play again next weekend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice greens!!

Course in great shape as usual!! It's worth the drive.Course is a little tough but you can score there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Different layout

The one thing I would like to see them do is update yardage markers from tees. I like playing there for the deals even though it is a longer drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course tucked away

Was aware of the travel being from cincinnati and was pleasantly surprised by this course. Back 9 my twosome paired with another twosome but still had to wait for a foursome in front of us (thats golf at times). They had a poor rate of play to be frank.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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