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)
T O P 500
Reviews 188
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course conditions

Today was the best I have seen the golf course. Hats off to the ground crew for an excellent job. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this course.

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Top 500 Contributor
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
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Played here many times Course overall was in good shape. Got behind a 4 some that was slow as Christmas on the back and wouldn’t let us play through. The greens needed to be rolled. But the course management was rolling them when we got done.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Superintendent doing a great job

After months of rain course is progressing nicely. Just starting to green up and they took down about 100 trees on the front to give fairways more sun. Beautiful location and a friendly staff.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Experience golfers delight

Beautiful and challenging course...priced right for winter play...will play again...worth the drive

First Time Playing
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
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Place to Play

Nice scenery, several holes on the lake. The course conditions were very acceptable especially for winter time. I always enjoy playing here.

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Previously Played
Windy 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 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Great day

The course was in great shape and it was a pleasure playing there.

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 4.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Great course. Nice views, affordable, only complaint was it was wet due to rain.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Great course

This was my first time playing at Hickory Knob and it is an excellent course. It was in great shape. It is challenging but not too bad. I will definitely be back.

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First Time Playing
Perfect 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
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Great Little Gem

Had been a few years since I played “The Knob” but as usual it will humble you. Tight fairways and great scenery. Greens were a little slow, but we had just had rain a day or so before. Best bang for your buck in the area. It’s worth the ride!

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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 4.0
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Natural beauty

Nice course. Great scenery . Nice layout big elevation in front nine back nine flatter. Enjoyed my day. Great value

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Beautiful course at a great value and the folks are always friendly.

Verified Purchaser
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful course.

I played this course once over 35 years ago and only remembered that is was a fun course. I wasn't disappointed this round. The course is in excellent shape, fairways and greens. Pace of play was great. Not knowing the course got me in trouble a couple of times but I'll know better next time. The only negative is the long drive from Newberry but I will make the trip again, soon I hope.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet 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
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Only getting better

I have been playing Hickory Knob on and off since 2013. The course right now is the best it has ever been. I believe they have a new Superintendent and he is doing a remarkable job. The fairways are excellent and he is now bringing all the greens back. The greens are still a bit slow but getting better. Bravo to the new Super. Worth the trip, give it a try.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very challenging layout. Great condition. Staff super friendly.

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 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Scenic Course

Great Staff. Scenic course and being wooded it is easy to play the course without being exposed to the sun all day. State Park run and very well kept. Need cart paths repaved but other than that great time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet 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
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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