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
3.8
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 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

Accolades

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4.4
446 Reviews (446)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

This course is in good shape. The greens were consistent. This is a short course but requires shot shapes and placement. Better to keep the driver in the bag on some par 4s.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Please Refill Par Aide Golf Ball Washers

Course needs to refill Par Aide Golf Ball Washers at each hole with water and soap. All of them that worked were bone dry without any water. The ones that did have water were broken or screws weren't tightened to work.

Course was good considering some dry conditions.

Very challenging with elevation changes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Some real challenging par 3's here

Very good course conditions. But if your iron game is not at its best you'll really struggle with the par 3's. From the gold tees there is one that measures around 200 yds and it was playing into the wind.
Holes 9 and 18 are very challenging closing holes, so don't wait until then to try to even or win your match!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, but

We love the course, and have played it many times before over the years. The course is limited on water resources, so summer time can be challenging for them. Overall, they do a great job with the course.

The BUT is due to the clientele. We followed a group of 10 or so, that were more about drinking than playing golf. They caused the slow play, were extremely loud and quite frustrating to the five groups backed up behind them. We have experienced this on other visits, so be aware of this type of problem.

The rangers/starters attempted to help out, but were just as frustrated as us. I believe you will have a great time at the course, and recommend you give them a chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Very nice course. Course has a lot of hills, elevated greens and tees. Not a course to walk unless your a mountain goat.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great condition

The course is in great shape, fairways and greens look good. the course was busy but not slammed and we got to get out as a twosome without getting paired up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hickory Sticks

This is probably the most non publicised courses in Northern Kentucky. This course is out in the middle of nowhere so only the locals know about it. By far the best public course in Campbell County and maybe Northern Kentucky. Course is in great shape all around, except for the gravel and clay bunkers with sand in them. Amazing views from a couple tees. A short course for those guys that like to use drivers on every hole, but still very challenging. Price is just about right for this course. Would definitely come back.

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

great value

The course was in great shape. Fairways were well maintained and the greens rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course in good shape

I have played this course several times and it is currently in the best shape I have seen in a while. Greens are really nice Played 18 during the week in 2 hours 45 mis. Great time

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great place

Great place to hit all types of shots. Very hilly, but that is part of the challenge. Some holes are short, but the terrain and layout present a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Off the Beaten Path

Beautiful back in the woods course. Fire up your GPS driving there, as there are some small roads. Spectacular views with the rolling hills. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. You won't find beautifully groomed Bermuda or bent grass fairways like some top courses, but very well cared for course nonetheless. Greens in very good shape though quite hard. The course is short but challenging with lots of risk/reward decisions. Count on very few level lies. A fun round and well worth the drive. We will visit again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful backwoods

This course is a bit off the beaten track, but definitely worth the trip. The elevation changes makes for challenging tee shots and many risk/reward holes. Course was in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Thursday

No busy at all. Great round - fun and relaxed. The elevation changes makes it challenging. Even though the rough was just cut, the balls would sit down - keep em in the fairway!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring fling

The course is in perfect condition. This is a fail safe location for a location to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

quality

Best condition course I've played in two years. Handicapped friendly and course ranger and clubhouse staff very helpful. Best value course in Northern Kentucky, hands down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play course!

Course in very good shape. Friendly staff! Must play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course in excellent condition

Our group never played this course before and we really enjoyed the experience. Lots of challenges, and terrain angles, all great to help with course management skill building. Course was in excellent condition, and the vistas were impressive. We will be back! And we think we figured out how to play hole 17 without hitting the water, it's in a strategic lay up!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The greens are in great shape right now with moderate undelation.

Fun course to play with some great views especially at no. four and no. 10. The greens are a good test with good speed but not too fast. No. 17 is a fun down hill par five that gives the player a good chance for a birdie. There are several par fours that you can almost drive making for a short shot to the green. It is possible to walk the front but I would recommend a cart for the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways

The greens and fairways are in excellent condition for this time of year. Better than I have ever seen it in early September.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Bad...

The course was in good shape...Tee boxs could have been in a little better shape....Overall not a bad course...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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