1591 Resort Drive, McCormick, South Carolina 29835, US
(864) 391-2450
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About Hickory Knob State Park

The Hickory Knob State Resort Park & Golf Course cozies up to the shores of Lake Thurmond, a reservoir lake that is visible or in play on every hole. Hickory Knob is the state's only resort state park. Not only is there a comfortable clubhouse with a snack bar and pro shop, but lodge rooms, cabins, a campground and a full-service restaurant make this a destination for anybody looking for outdoor recreation.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★
Acres1091
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Hickory Knob State Park

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
361 Reviews (361)
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Highly Recommend

We travelled 1.5 hrs to play this course because we heard that it was a real good deal.

It was everything I had heard and more. The course is well kept and the natural beauty of the surrounding area was awesome.

We plan to play there again. I normally do feel a need to speak to the grounds keepers, but we found ourselves commending them for how well kept this State Park is.

The precautions taken due to COVID-19, made us feel good.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Greens are coming back from being aerated, so a little bumpy. The course overall is good.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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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
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough course

Great spot that really challenges those who dare to try. Awesome view and well kept course. Friendly and professional staff. Only downside is the course gets busy quick.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful Day!

Course if good shape. Greens ran at a decent speed. Pace of play was great. Enjoyed a day with family and friends. Would definitely go back.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hickory Knob

Conditions of fairways and tees were excellent. Greens received well played shots. Putting speeds were about 8 to 10 on the stimpmeter. Greens have a lot of slope/undulations and putts are influenced greatly by the grain of the grass.

Total experience was great: Speed of play= 3.5 hr; conditions, and cost very positive.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hickory Knob

Great value!! Beautiful layout with elevation changes and doglegs!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A secret gem

i hate to share this great review. I want more time on the course for myself. I drive 50 min one way to play this course twice a week and I live in Augusta which has plenty of golf. this is awesome

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This course was challenging. It was in very good shape. The rough was super thick which made it a bit tougher. Not very crowded and that’s surprising for a Friday. Thoroughly enjoyed playing here. I am from Atlanta but will definitely have to play here again!

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
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Value

Ive played here many times and the course is in the best shape I’ve seen. Maybe some of the tee boxes need help and some bunkers need sand, but fairways and greens are great. Overall great value!

Worth the drive from Augusta.

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 4.0
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Shape

Hickory Knob is probably in the best shape I have ever seen it. Fairways are plush, greens are. Great and putt true

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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 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awestruck by Natural Beauty

What a beautiful course with a challenging tight and hilly layout with plush fairways, luscious greens and sifted bunkers. It was a beautiful day only surpassed by the natural beauty of Lake Thurmond and wildlife and plants and shrubs. The place is a hidden jewel and my brother and I have vowed to play it more often. The facility and carts were spotless and the staff was second to none and as we passed one of the grounds workers they shouted have a great day and enjoy your round and truly we did. See you soon

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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
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great place to play and the course and greens are in excellent condition. Just watch your step (lots and lots of geese poo). I noticed that they were aerating the tee boxes but not the greens the day I 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
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very enjoyable course

Beautiful course and a perfect day to play made our experience wonderful! I had to travel pretty far but wanted to play it and glad I did. I'll put this place on my favorites list.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Short golf course not real crowded and perfect place to place.

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 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course for price

Great course and fun layout. Requires hitting shots left and right. Water in front of greens and no landing areas on fairways which require precise shots and course management. Be careful of leaving food in your cart while hitting range balls. Crows will get it out of the cubbie hole spots. Really funny but dead serious ha

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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