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Hickory Sticks Golf Club

3812 Painter Road, California, Kentucky 41007
(859) 635-4653
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4.3
461 Reviews
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About

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6148 yds
Rating 69.1
Slope 131
Type Public
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
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Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round

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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 461 reviews
91.5%
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461
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    3.9
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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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Golfers Often Mention

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

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u7183460
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161093005
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course

Hickory Sticks is a great course to play. It has a good variety of challenging holes to play. The staff is phenomenal!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160467097
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful, well maintained course

This is a well set up and well maintained course. The holes were challenging without being overly difficult for a high handicap golfer like myself. The course is very peaceful with little road noise. Will definitely play again.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160536517
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/13/2023

We would love to hear more about your experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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u000007933465
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/13/2023

We would love to hear more about your experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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u314160400922
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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mecapo
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Interesting course

Lots of elevation changes and water, interesting course to play….

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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u866281731
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hickory Sticks can be challenging

The course was in great shape, beautiful weather and good pace of play. I love this course as it can be challenging at times.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Hickory Sticks Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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u00000824706
T O P 1000
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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u00000824706
T O P 1000
Reviews 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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u244027495
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Need a little water

I enjoyed the course layout. Pace of play was good. There are a few blind spots where a bell could be useful from a safety perspective. It was close to 95 degrees I think a friendly reminder at check in or the turn that there is NO water on the course would have been nice.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback regarding the blind spots and the lack of water on the course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will take your suggestions into consideration for future improvements.

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u000007933465
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Hickory Sticks Golf Club. We hope to see you back again soon!

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u000006133670
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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kayosa34
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

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u314160596464
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

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mcgills1
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun place to play!

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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u000007933465
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2023

We would love to hear more about your experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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CINCYKID6364
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Good Round

I checked in early and the young lady was really polite. I was early and she said there was no one in front so I could get on early. Course was in great shape. I definitely will be going back to play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Thank you for leaving us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at our course and that our staff was accommodating. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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BabyJ867
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 06/02/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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brandengadd
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 06/02/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Hickory Sticks Golf Club!

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